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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.

via CBS Pittsburgh|
#community-asset#convention-center#hobby-lobby
business1 year ago

"Monroeville Convention Center Secures Future with New Agreement, Avoids Closure"

The Monroeville Convention Center will not close as previously announced at the end of May, thanks to a new agreement reached after involvement from state, county, and local officials. Discussions with Hobby Lobby and Oxford Development Company have led to the decision not to close the center, with both parties mutually agreeing to terminate the Hobby Lobby lease at the location. This outcome is the result of several weeks of discussions and efforts from various stakeholders, ensuring that the convention center remains a properly owned and funded community asset.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|
#agreement#business#closure
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.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|
#business#business-impact#closure
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.

via CBS Pittsburgh|
#business#convention-center#event-cancellations
businessreligion1 year ago

"Evangelical Billionaire Family's Jesus Ads Return for Super Bowl

For the second year in a row, a billionaire family behind Hobby Lobby will run Super Bowl ads promoting "loving your neighbor like Jesus did." The ads, funded by David Green, will emphasize respecting and serving others. The family's religious beliefs have been a driving force behind their business and philanthropy, with Hobby Lobby being a major donor to evangelical causes. The ads will air during the Super Bowl, alongside other religious-themed commercials, and are part of a campaign previously associated with a controversial foundation.

via Forbes|
#ads#billionaire#businessreligion
religion1 year ago

"Evangelical Billionaire Family's Super Bowl Jesus Ads Make a Comeback"

The Hobby Lobby family, known for their conservative Christian beliefs, is behind the He Gets Us campaign, which will run ads promoting Jesus during the Super Bowl. The campaign aims to reshape public perception of Christians and emphasize loving others like Jesus did. The Green family, worth an estimated $15.2 billion, has long committed to operating their crafts store empire on "Biblical principles" and has been involved in legal battles related to religious beliefs. The campaign is now managed by a new nonprofit, Come Near, with ties to evangelical ministries and conservative Christian organizations.

via Rolling Stone|
#christian#evangelical#he-gets-us
politics2 years ago

Inside the Controversial World of Christian Influencers and the Duggar Family.

Hobby Lobby, a well-known arts and crafts retail chain in the United States, has gained attention in recent years not only for its extensive product selection but also for its significant financial support of the Christian right movement. The company has actively channeled its resources to advance the agenda of conservative Christian causes, including funding the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) and its founder, Bill Gothard. Hobby Lobby has also supported various conservative causes, religious organizations, and politicians who align with their values. The company's involvement in politics includes setting a precedent with the Supreme Court's 2014 decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, which established that private businesses could not be required to pay for health insurance that covers contraceptives under the Affordable Care Act. Despite controversies surrounding the company, Hobby Lobby and its founders continue to be strong voices for far-right politics and social issues.

via Reckon|
#christian-right#controversy#hobby-lobby