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National Association
of Black Journalists
Located at the
UNIVERSITY
OF MARYLAND
8701-A Adelphi Road
Adelphi, Md.
20783-1716
(301) 445-7100
(301) 445-7101 fax
nabj@nabj.org
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Criteria for Selecting NABJ Convention Cities
Can the city handle us?
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Hotel sizes
Convention centers
Logistics/transportation
Entertainment opportunities |
Will we have local corporate support?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Cost of hotel
Cost of travel
On-site costs
Other hidden costs |
Will it be a success?
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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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