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Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Published: Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Criteria for Selecting NABJ Convention Cities
Can the city handle us?
  • Hotel sizes
  • Convention centers
  • Logistics/transportation
  • Entertainment opportunities
    Will we have local corporate support?
  • Number and size of local companies
  • Willingness to contribute to NABJ or other black organizations
  • History with black employment and relations
    Is it someplace our members want to go?
  • Geography
  • Appeal of the city/region
  • Ease of travel to get to city
  • Safety
  • Black heritage
    Is this a place that wants to have us?
  • Hungry to have us in town
  • Willingness to make concessions/freebies
  • Welcoming to black folks
  • Local black community support
  • Municipal support
  • Local chapter/member interest and support
    Can we afford it?
  • Cost of hotel
  • Cost of travel
  • On-site costs
  • Other hidden costs
    Will it be a success?
  • Opportunity for spontaneity
  • Likelihood that we attract members and make money
  • Likelihood that we can control costs and make money
  • Likelihood that this city will produce the best NABJ convention ever!
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