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Expo Numbers
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: March 02, 2012 01:46PM

The Expo receives a small stipend (booking incentive) from the City of High Point (most all cities do this for any sizable events). The amount is based on the economic activity which they determine is created within the city by the event. But you can't just pull numbers out of the air - they have to be verified by the City. They don't just hand out money based on the event organizer's word.

To that end, there were 3004 persons in attendance and 756 hotel rooms sold, verified for the 2012 International Custom Rod Building Exposition. I am informed that the Expo will be receiving the full booking incentive.

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Re: Expo Numbers
Posted by: Lou Auret (204.16.161.---)
Date: March 02, 2012 02:08PM

Congratulations Tom.
Given the current economy, that is a great testament to what rod builders feel about the EXPO.
Also a sign of the times:I spent 3 times more this year but in cash rather than credit card.

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Re: Expo Numbers
Posted by: Billy Vivona (---.nycmny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 02, 2012 02:33PM

YOu lost a few rooms wiht some of us (me) sleeping in the hotel lobby! lol.

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Re: Expo Numbers
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: March 02, 2012 02:35PM

We don't count any of the exhibitors.

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Re: Expo Numbers
Posted by: David Dosser (---.columbus.res.rr.com)
Date: March 02, 2012 05:43PM

That is great. This was my wife's first time there and she was very impressed. I think she understands a little better why I do this, not completely, but the Expo helped a lot.

David Dosser
Coshocton, OH

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Re: Expo Numbers
Posted by: John Samuels (---.hsd1.va.comcast.net)
Date: March 02, 2012 10:19PM

Wonderful news...congratulations again Tom...Lou, I spent three times more this year also, but had three times more fun...not too many places this side of Vegas you can say that about.

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Re: Expo Numbers
Posted by: kevin knox (---.baybroadband.net)
Date: March 03, 2012 07:28AM

Billy Vivona Wrote:
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> YOu lost a few rooms wiht some of us (me) sleeping
> in the hotel lobby! lol.


I heard the homeless numbers were up 10% that weekend. Strangly, they were mostly Giants/ Jets/ Pats/ and yankees fans. Hmmmmmmm.

Kevin Knox
ANGLER'S ENVY CUSTOM RODS
QUEEN ANNE, MD 21657
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www.anglersenvy.com

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Re: Expo Numbers
Posted by: chip burdick (---.sub-174-252-60.myvzw.com)
Date: March 04, 2012 02:53PM

That number will go up by 2 next year. I will tell my gf its a romantic getaway. She will find out how much o love building lol. Congrats Tom.

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