Blame it on the economy, the recent layoffs or just the high cost of going to the Windy City, Unity 2008 attendance is lower than previous year, according to the UNITY Convention newspaper.
Registration and revenue numbers are down compared to their last convention in 2004.
The paper reported today that registration and revenue numbers are down compared to last year. They estimate that about 6,000 participants will be in Chicago, down from 8,100 in DC in 2004. Revenue this year is estimated to be $4 million, down from $4.5 in 2004. UNITY President Karen Lincoln-Michel said that and increase in sponsorship is helping with costs.
The paper also reported that the much-publicized forum between Presidential Candidates John McCain and Barack Obama has been canceled due to scheduling changes. Obama is planning to speak on Sunday at 11 a.m. and CNN will broadcast the speech live.
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