The Shops at Emerald Acres Sports Connection is the retail, restaurant, and hotel component of the 150 AC Emerald Acres development that will benefit from the draw of the sports complex and serve the Mattoon-Charleston Micropolitan Statistical Area, which has a trade area population of 101,319 and currently draws from up to 30 miles in all directions. That draw will expand to at least 200 miles with the opening of Emerald Acres Sports Connection (now open). The site will offer walkable access to retail, restaurant, and hotel amenities for players, families, and coaches, elevating the customer experience and driving repeat visits to the sports complex. Ninety percent of the money in youth travel sports is spent outside of the walls of the venue, and customer analytics confirms that the youth sports tourism audience represents some of the wealthiest lifestyle segments in America today with strong buying power. AVAILABLE: Retail space and outlots for restaurants, hotels, and other retail uses