Tag: COGIC
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Memphis’ Travel Troubles Aren’t Limited to Airfare
Over the past week, much of the conversation here in Memphis has revolved around transportation and tourism. The week started with Mayor Wharton’s trip to St. Louis to try and lure COGIC back. Just a week before came news that the National Folk Alliance was moving to Kansas City. In each case, the cost of…
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Losing COGIC, and Competing for Conventions
The news that COGIC plans to move it’s annual convention to St. Louis in 2010 leaves a huge hole in the hospitality industry here in Memphis. Since the story broke, it’s been estimated that Shelby Co. will lose some $35m. While that may not be a huge percentage of the annual GDP for the county…