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local-government-and-development7 months ago

Tampa Bay Rays in $1.7B Sale Talks with Developer and Investors

St. Petersburg and Pinellas County are exploring the possibility of transforming Tropicana Field into a convention center as part of a broader redevelopment plan for the Historic Gas Plant District, with a feasibility study underway to assess market demand and potential benefits for regional tourism and economic growth.

local-news1 year ago

Monroeville Convention Center Secures Future with New Agreement

The Monroeville Convention Center will remain open after local leaders announced a successful effort to prevent its closure and conversion into a Hobby Lobby. Following public outcry and negotiations, the convention center will continue to operate as a long-term community asset under new ownership or a government-backed lease. Elected leaders expressed gratitude to Hobby Lobby and Oxford Development Company for their cooperation, and plans are underway to reach out to vendors and reschedule events previously slated for June 1 and beyond. Other venues have also offered their space to accommodate affected events.

business1 year ago

"DoubleTree by Hilton to Close Adjacent to Monroeville Convention Center"

The DoubleTree by Hilton hotel next to the Monroeville Convention Center in Pennsylvania is set to close at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, affecting about 80 employees. The closure comes after the announcement that the convention center will shut down on June 1, with the space transitioning to a Hobby Lobby store. Nearby business owners express concern about the impact on the area's development, while guests and event organizers are left seeking answers. Monroeville's mayor is determined to save the convention center, but attempts to reach the hotel owner and management company for comment have been unsuccessful.

business1 year ago

Monroeville Convention Center Closure Sparks Community Concern and Retail Transformation

Monroeville officials and businesses are surprised by the closure of the Monroeville Convention Center, with the owner announcing that events after June 1 have been notified of the closure and a Hobby Lobby store will occupy the space. Local leaders are working with stakeholders to explore options for reestablishing the convention center, expressing concern for the impact on smaller shows and businesses in the area.

business1 year ago

Monroeville Convention Center Set to Close, Making Way for Hobby Lobby

The Monroeville Convention Center in Pennsylvania is set to close this summer and transition into a Hobby Lobby store, leaving event planners and vendors scrambling after receiving abrupt cancellation letters with little explanation. The closure will have a significant impact on the local economy, affecting not only showrunners and vendors but also businesses and workers in the area who rely on the influx of visitors during convention center events. The transition to Hobby Lobby is expected to take place on June 1, 2024, with all convention center events scheduled after that date being terminated.

business2 years ago

Toy Fair relocates from New York City to New Orleans, ending a century-long tradition

The annual Toy Fair, which typically attracts 20,000 attendees, will be moving from New York City to New Orleans starting in March 2026. This marks the first time in its 118-year history that the fair will be held outside of New York. The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center will host the event for three years, and it is expected to bring significant economic impact to the city. The decision to move the fair was based on New Orleans' state-of-the-art facilities, collaborative partnerships, and its ability to meet the needs of diverse guests.