Swings and misses.

PositionCharlotte - Economy - Brief article

Connaughton has done several economic-impact studies for Charlotte projects, at least two of which have struggled despite his rosy predictions.

U.S. National Whitewater Center

Forecast A $36.7 million economic impact on the region

Reality It defaulted on its construction loans, and lenders were forced to forgive $25.6 million of its debt in 2010.

NASCAR Hall of Fame

Forecast Assumed 500,000 annual...

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