New Orleans has always had a bittersweet relationship with the New Orleans Saints. Now, the 'Aints have been buried and black and gold has given us a renewed sense of pride. Crime is down in the city and economic opportunities are available and ready to be picked.
In 2008, the Saints franchise was worth 942 million with their record of 8-8. The Saints also ranked 22 in the NFL with financial standings according to Forbes.com. The 2010 season ans Superbowl victory will definitely increase those numbers by a large margin. While hotels are benefiting from inflating room costs, the culture community needs to benefit from this economic boom. It is time to charge more for concerts, performances,songs, poems, videos and art pieces,
We have to acknowledge our worth as artists, musicians, poets and customer service professionals. We serve and entertain the tourists, players and locals and deserve to benefit economically.
