Because the talent and organization and "corporate memory" to run the
Hamvention lives in Dayton.
On Sat, Jul 30, 2016 at 10:10 Barry <w2up@comcast.net> wrote:
> Why not?
>
> BTW, the quote is from from Ron Cramer, the General Manager of
> Hamvention, as quoted in this article:
>
> http://www.whio.com/news/business/hamvention-to-find-new-home-after-hara-arena-annou/nr7C2/
>
> To me, Vegas has several advantages:
>
> 1. Accessible via cheap, non-stop flights from almost anywhere.
> 2. Better, more predictable weather. No rain.
> 3. Infinite hotel space.
> 4. Plenty of alternate activities for both hams and spouses.
>
> With no disrespect to those who live in the Dayton area, it is a
> depressing, run-down, small city. There are plenty of better options,
> including Vegas.
>
> Barry W2UP
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