Bigger than Green Bay: Packers officials meet with tourism leaders ahead of NFL Draft [Video]

In just a little more than four months, the opportunity of a lifetime comes to Green Bay. The 2025 NFL Draft takes place at Lambeau Field in April.This week, Packers officials are touring the state to share plans with businesses and stakeholders about the event’s huge economic impact.Packers Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler can’t wait.”I’m kind of like, self-appointed, Hall of Fame host. All the players are calling me,” he said.He joined Packers officials for the meeting on Wednesday at the Associated Bank River Center in Downtown Milwaukee. Associated Bank is the longtime bank of the Packers.”What we’ve been doing the last couple of days is talking about what businesses around the state can do to get ready,” said Aaron Popkey with the Green Bay Packers.Organizers expect 240,000 people to attend, with a $20 million economic impact for Green Bay and $94 million for the entire state.They anticipate full hotels …