Charlotte is thinking about bidding for the 2020 Republican National Convention:
The City of Charlotte, working together with key partners and stakeholders, is evaluating options to host the 2020 Republican National Convention.
This is the first step in submitting a proposal highlighting all that Charlotte has to offer as a convention destination.
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The City of Charlotte hosted the Democratic National Convention in 2012, an event deemed a big success by the DNC. The convention drew approximately 35,000 delegates, media and visitors, becoming the single largest event in the city’s history. The event had an economic impact of more than $163 million.
Bids are due Feb 28th.
