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Minneapolis Wins 2029 Rotary International Convention Bid
Photo Courtesy of Meet Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Convention Center
The Rotary’s 2029 international convention will be held in Minneapolis for the first time since 1974. The gathering is expected to bring in an estimated $30.4 million in local business sales and thousands of visitors, according to Rotary International.
On Monday, Rotary International announced that Minneapolis-St. Paul won the provisional bid for its 120th international convention running from May 26 to May 30, 2029. With over 1.4 million members from over 46,000 clubs across the world, Rotary is a service organization that works with businesses and communities to tackle issues ranging from education to health to environmental impacts.
The winning bid was led by Rotary clubs in Minnesota and Iowa. The Rotary predicts the convention will draw 15,000 Rotary members from around the world, according to a news release. The organization also noted that Rotary members visiting the city for the convention will use hotels in Minneapolis, Bloomington, St. Paul, and space in the Minneapolis Convention Center itself. This is estimated to bring in more than $30 million to the local economy.
“Abundant in fresh water, nature, and cultural diversity, Minneapolis – the City of Lakes – is the ideal location for our members and participants to connect and celebrate our friendships, cultures, and shared commitment to making a positive difference in the world,” Rotary International president Gordon McInally said in the release.
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