The National League of Cities (NLC) announced today that its 87th Annual Congress of Cities and Exposition will be held in Denver, Colo, in 2010. The five-day meeting at the Denver Convention Center ( Nov 30th ? Dec 4th) is expected to draw more than 6,000 people and generate between $8 and $10 million in revenues for the city and surrounding area.
?We are excited to bring an important organization like the National League of Cities to the Mile High City,? said Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. ?Not only will our local economy benefit from a convention of this size, but it will also provide us with an opportunity to show city leaders from across the country why Denver is one of the most energetic cities in America.?
The Congress of Cities and Exposition serves as NLC?s annual convention and offers a broad range of learning opportunities for local elected leaders, including general sessions featuring prominent speakers and a variety of workshops addressing issues of critical importance to municipal officials. As part of the Denver event, NLC will partner with the city to develop educational programs called mobile workshops to highlight city accomplishments. The conference also has an extensive exhibit hall showcasing cities and towns as well as related service industries.
?Denver is a renaissance city in an area noted for its scenic beauty and character,? said NLC President, James C. Hunt. ?The region is also home to some of the most dynamic and creative elected officials in the US. I?m sure it will prove to be one of our most popular conventions.?
NLC?s next Congress of Cities will be held in Reno, Nevada, from December 5 to 9, 2006. NLC will go to New Orleans, LA in 2007, Orlando, FL in 2008, and San Antonio, TX in 2008.
The National League of Cities is the oldest and largest national organization representing municipal governments. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 U.S. cities, towns and villages, which collectively serve 225 million people. For more information, contact Sherry Conway Appel, 202-626-3003 or 202-441-3160.