Meeting places. (convention destinations)

From: Black Enterprise | Date: June 1, 1992 | Copyright information

African-American convention attendees generate billions of dollars in economic activity each year. The convention facilities of the six most popular cities among African-American professionals are evaluated: Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and New York City.

Pulling off a successful convention is challenging task, and the first step is determining where to host it. Choosing a convention site is largely dictated by the needs of the organization and its pro...

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