Good grades for Buffalo on tourism, not so much for convention center
A new study lays the groundwork for Visit Buffalo Niagara master plan......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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?.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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 .....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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 .....»»
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.....»»
Baltimore Convention Center"s coronavirus losses total more than $30M so far
Seven groups have canceled events at the convention center since March 12......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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 .....»»
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 .....»»
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.....»»