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Good grades for Buffalo on tourism, not so much for convention center

A new study lays the groundwork for Visit Buffalo Niagara master plan......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 13th, 2018

Hot wheels: See some of the cars at the Central Florida International Auto Show

The show will be at the Orange County Convention Center from Dec. 18-20......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 18th, 2020

Furloughs, layoffs begin at Buffalo"s largest trauma center

The hospital was left out of the most recent round of federal funding for "hot-spot" hospitals, but is experiencing losses of more than $32 million year-to-date......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 15th, 2020

Loews sets (second) opening date for KC convention center hotel

Loews Kansas City Hotel has announced when it will open its doors after a nearly two-month setback from the coronavirus. The $367 million, 800-room hotel now will open on June 1. Originally, it planned to open April 2 but in March chose to hold off on t.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 14th, 2020

Light population density could mean a strong economic recovery; does that equation work for Buffalo?

A new economic forecast suggests that metropolitan areas with fewer persons per square mile might bounce back more strongly from the Covid-19 crisis. Is that good news for Western New York?.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 13th, 2020

Here are the latest Central Ohio employers to announce job cuts amid the coronavirus pandemic

A bankrupt retailer is shuttering a distribution center for good and an auto auction is furloughing staff potentially for months, two of the latest examples of the coronavirus pandemic's impact on Ohio's economy......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 12th, 2020

Orange County resort tax "wiped out" in March

The collections are a primary source of funding for the Orange County Convention Center, Visit Orlando and more......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 11th, 2020

Okinawan Festival canceled in response to Covid-19

The annual Okinawan Festival has been canceled, organizers announced Friday. The event was slated to take place over two days in early September at the Hawaii Convention Center. It would have marked the 38th year of the festival, which is hosted .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 8th, 2020

Hilton is in a good position to withstand the coronavirus: Macquarie

As the travel and tourism industry struggles with the fallout from the coronavirus, Chad Beynon of Macquarie explains why Hilton's franchise business model makes it resilient in this challenging environment......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcMay 8th, 2020

Illinois’ convention industry reopens last under Pritzker’s plan. A dark McCormick Place could mean a $923 million economic hit in the year’s second half.

Under Gov. J.B. Pritzker's five-phase plan to reopen Illinois, the convention center industry will be among the last allowed to reopen. But it's unclear when that will be, and the uncertainty ha.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 7th, 2020

FA Center: Here’s the good news — and the bad — about skyrocketing market risk

This market yardstick with a strong track record sees U.S. stocks substantially higher a year from now, writes Mark Hulbert......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 7th, 2020

Pritzker’s plan to reopen Illinois leaves convention industry in limbo. ‘We’re in no man’s land right now.’

Under J.B. Pritzker's new five-phase plan to reopen Illinois, the convention center industry will be among the last allowed to reopen. But it's unclear when that will be, and the uncertainty has left many indus.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 6th, 2020

Moody"s downgrades outlook, retains high rating, on $45 million in convention center bonds

The credit rating agency Moody’s Investor Services Inc. has downgraded its outlook for the bonds that will fund construction of a critical piece of Sacramento's new convention center complex......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 1st, 2020

Good Works: VF Corp. brands donate convention refunds, Colorado brewing industry launches unique relief campaign

Colorado's business community keeps giving, and it seems like every industry is doing its part — from breweries to food producers and law firms. Here's what's happening in the Denver metro's philanthropic arena this week: The coronavirus pandemic .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 30th, 2020

Salesforce cancels live Dreamforce 2020, another big blow to S.F."s tourism industry

Salesforce is scrapping its massive Dreamforce conference at San Francisco's Moscone Center this fall in favor of a virtual event, along with a number of smaller events it holds across the globe. The news, delivered Wednesday, is a further blow to Mosc.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 29th, 2020

Baltimore Convention Center"s coronavirus losses total more than $30M so far

Seven groups have canceled events at the convention center since March 12......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 27th, 2020

Some Michigan Pot Shops Are Still Opening On Schedule Despite COVID-19

New Standard just moved in down the street, and it’s trying to be a good neighbor. The provisioning center.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 24th, 2020

Five things to know for Friday, April 24

Good morning, Western New York. Here are the five things you need to know before you start your business day: Small business owners keep adapting to stay operational. Buffalo Business First is taking an up-close look at a half-dozen entrepreneur.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 24th, 2020

State volunteers to process jobless claims at Hawaii Convention Center

Hawaii state officials are recruiting volunteers from three public labor unions, as well as staff and members of the Legislature, to staff 1,000 positions at a satellite unemployment insurance processing site at the Hawaii Convention Center being .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 20th, 2020

Comic-Con, WonderCon canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic

For the first time in its 50-year history, San Diego Comic-Con is canceled. The event will return to the San Diego Convention Center next year between July 22 and 25.  Organizers of the annual pop culture event announced the news on its website .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 17th, 2020

Oxford Development lends this property to food bank for use during pandemic emergency

On Monday, April 20, the Monroeville Convention Center will reopen as an operations hub of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, a temporary measure by the nonprofit institution to work to meet the dramatic spike in demand for food from the thous.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 17th, 2020