Why
Charlotte
is
Right for the Democratic National Convention
Charlotte has the infrastructure, support, experience, people and can-do
spirit to host a successful convention. We’re proud to offer:
• An energetic, innovative, diverse city on the move
• A state-of-the-art uptown arena and newly expanded convention center
within close proximity to plenty of hotels, restaurants, entertainment
and shopping
• More than 30,000 hotel rooms
• A premier international airport offering non-stop service to more
than 170 destinations worldwide and 677 daily departures (more
passengers than LaGuardia and Reagan National)
• A vibrant and walkable uptown sports, entertainment and cultural
district – from the Levine Center for the Arts to the NASCAR Hall of
Fame – offering something for everyone
• Major nearby attractions and great shopping, including Carowinds
theme park, U.S. National Whitewater Center, Billy Graham Library,
SouthPark Mall and Concord Mills
• Experience at successfully hosting big events
– Final Fours and regional NCAA tournaments
– NASCAR races and events drawing more than 400,000
fans
– 15 seasons of sold-out crowds of 73,000+ in one of
the NFL’s biggest stadiums
– Eight major PGA TOUR events: 2010 Quail Hollow
Championship attracted 150,000+
– Five Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
(CIAA) tournaments (175,000+ in 2010)
– 2010 National Rifle Association Annual Meeting
(record attendance of 72,000)
Why
the
Democratic
National Convention is Right for Charlotte
Hosting the 2012 convention will be a home run for our community and
economy:
• 30,000 to 35,000 delegates, national and international media, key
policy and political leaders and other visitors to area hotels,
restaurants, entertainment and other businesses
• New construction and other jobs for two years leading up to and
during convention week
• National and international exposure to help recruit new businesses,
jobs and families to Charlotte
• Early estimate of $150 million - $200 million potential economic
impact for an estimated $40 million - $45 million investment – to help
support libraries, schools, parks, public safety and other services
crucial to our quality of life
Timeline
• Technical team will conduct site visit in Charlotte in late July.
• The Democratic National Committee will make its final decision by the
end of the year.
• The Democratic National Convention will take place the week of Sept.
3, 2012.
For
More
Information
• Visit us at www.CharlotteIn2012.com • www.charlottesgotalot.com
• Follow us @CharlotteIn2012 • www.charlottechamber.com
• Join us on facebook.com/CharlotteIn2012 • www.charlotteusa.com
Media
Contacts
Ken Gepfert, LGA
Stacey McCray, LGA
704 552-6565, ext. 125 704 552-6565, ext. 132
gepfert@lgapr.com
stacey.mccray@lgapr.com
