Hamvention Expects Increased Attendance at New Venue:

eHam.net News — XENIA — Greene County is preparing for the world’s largest amateur radio convention this weekend as Hamvention makes its way to the county for the first time. Hamvention is being held in Greene County after Hara Arena in Trotwood, where the event had been held for decades, closed last year. The economic impact of this event is projected to be about $14 million, in hotel stays, restaurants, gas stations and local merchants, Greene County Administrator Brandon Huddleson said. Hamvention General Chair Ron Cramer said this year’s attendance will likely exceed last year’s total of over 26,000 people at Hara Arena, and possibly eclipse 33,000. He said the increase is likely due to the interest of having it at a new venue, the Greene County Fairgrounds. “It’s all brand new,” he said. “People want to see how we’ve handled the new venue and I think they will be very pleased.”

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