According to Weiner, while some events are booked for the DNC, the pace of reservations indicates they may not meet their financial expectations, hinting at underlying issues in the hospitality sector as recovery from COVID-19 continues.
Edelstein Jarvis noted that over 200 local vendors have been contracted for the DNC, suggesting a significant local economic impact, yet the benefits seem unequally distributed among Chicago's neighborhoods.
Eric Williams expresses disappointment that the DNC's focus remains on Downtown Chicago, stating, 'Choose Chicago did a great job, they were the reason we hosted delegates in the first place,' indicating missed opportunities for broader representation in the event.
Despite the high stakes of hosting the DNC, many local restaurant owners fear that the attention is too myopic, leaving many valuable establishments outside of the downtown core without potential business boosts.
[
Collection
]
[
|
...
]