Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is dreaming big. According to an article in the Charlotte Business Journal, Tepper has economic development plans for both the future of Charlotte and Rock Hill. He wants the Panthers to become a major player in real estate, development and philanthropy, which includes a 230-acre practice facility in Rock Hill.
The Rock Hill-York County airport was mentioned as an expansion possibility once the team roots their headquarters in York County. Tepper believes the airport could be helpful to corporate traveleers seeking help in the region.
Within a decade he hopes to build a new retractable-dome stadium, with taxpayer help, that would turn the city into a contender for every major concert tour and sporting event.
Tepper is also launching Tepper Sports & Entertainment, a holding company that will sit atop all of his Charlotte sports entertainment and development endeavors. Tepper has the largest net worth amongst NFL owners at 11.4 billion dollars.