Leaving Indy for 2006?
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Evilhalfling
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I found this on the gen con site .... http://www.gencon.com/displayindy.aspx?file=indy-future
There is at least some confirmation that a move starting 2007 is being considered - it sounds more like a threat, not to say it won't happen.
There is at least some confirmation that a move starting 2007 is being considered - it sounds more like a threat, not to say it won't happen.
IronWolf
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I would certainly hope this rumor turns out to be just that. A rumor. Indianapolis seems like a great place for the con. Lots of hotels in walking distance and close enough to allow a lot of people to drive there (I know there are plenty of people that fly). I know if I have to fly to the Con the chances of me going begin to slim down. It just starts to cost a lot more if I have to fly there.
msd said:
Well, it'd be convenient for me, but...
There's only two convention centers in the Chicago area of any size: McCormick Place and the Rosemont Convention Center.
Rosemont's not nearly big enough (it's gotta be smaller than even the old Mecca in Milwaukee). McCormick Place would be certainly big enough (it hosts the Auto Show, for crying out loud), but I believe it'd be a lot more expensive to rent than Indy, and there aren't a lot of hotels nearby. Most people who attend conventions at McCormick stay in downtown hotels, and take shuttle buses to the convention.
Jack of Shadows
First Post
Well,
This is second hand but from a pretty reliable source. Still, take it with a grain of salt.
From what I heard the powers that be in Indy were trying to raise thier fees. Old Peter countered by telling them that that was OK as he wasn't certain Indy could handle the convention and that he'd look elsewhere. When the powers that be found out he actually WAS looking elsewhere they cut the rates they were charging and basically begged GenCon LLC not to leave.
What we're seeing is just the backwash from corporate wheeling and dealing. Don't put too much stock in it.
Jack
P.S. I too would like to see a Gencon North held in Toronto. I know we certainly have the capacity compared to tiny little Indianapolis I suspect that cross border requirements would be too large a challenge. Still it would be great.
This is second hand but from a pretty reliable source. Still, take it with a grain of salt.
From what I heard the powers that be in Indy were trying to raise thier fees. Old Peter countered by telling them that that was OK as he wasn't certain Indy could handle the convention and that he'd look elsewhere. When the powers that be found out he actually WAS looking elsewhere they cut the rates they were charging and basically begged GenCon LLC not to leave.
What we're seeing is just the backwash from corporate wheeling and dealing. Don't put too much stock in it.
Jack
P.S. I too would like to see a Gencon North held in Toronto. I know we certainly have the capacity compared to tiny little Indianapolis I suspect that cross border requirements would be too large a challenge. Still it would be great.
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