Business View Magazine - Nov 2023

225 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 11 BALT IMORE CONVENT ION CENTER the convention center, the mayor, and other city partners, Baltimore successfully attracted the competition. Although the first year was canceled due to the pandemic, over the last two years, Hutchinson reports that the city ran a highly successful event. The Baltimore Convention Center played a significant role, hosting a fan festival, educational events, job fairs, and a fraternity-sorority steps show. “Just this past year, this particular event left $29.6 million in economic impact to Baltimore City,” he says. “They will be in Baltimore at least until 2026. So, this is a big story, a big win for our community.” Campbell mentions the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) as another notable client and one of the largest recurring events held at the Baltimore Convention Center. To ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment, the convention center has taken extra steps to understand the Islamic culture better. “It’s another group that we’ve worked with to cultivate a relationship and to make sure that