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killer_gopher (![[info]](http://www.journalfen.net/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} killer_gopher) wrote in ![[info]](http://www.journalfen.net/img/community.gif){kind=small} fandom_wank, |
2015 in Indy?
You know, after looking around I know they're planning to use the Indiana Convention Center for 2015...which will be interesting. It's also a place I've dealt with business-wise and a personally. Price wise, it'll likely be much less than the place in Schaumburg, but I see it as an even worse fit.
First off, the place is huge. We ahd the NFL combine, Circle of Stars Gymnastic/cheer comp, and the dance seminar I was part of - plus there were still a lot rooms/ballrooms open for smaller events and that was before the Lucas Oil expansion. Basically, they have several contracted service that you have to use. They're not as willing to work something that doesn't conform to their standards and security is very strict. Plus, no outside food/drinks - so no ordering pizza/bringing it in from an outside source, you must you their service. Plus, signs must meet their codes and can only be placed in certain areas - and they place them all.
I don't know how to explain it, it's a beautiful place, but has 'strict' standards. They aren't going to put up with something like this train wreck. It's not a 'casual' atmosphere.
Long story short - not a good fit, but it could only add to the trainwreck that is dashcon. If these people are serious, look outside the Indy area for Holiday Inn/Comfort Inn level hotel who will be more willing to work with them or even Fort Wayne Convention Center - staff was easier to work with (basing this on 2004-06 dealings with both.)
Oh, one other thing, all vendors had to have a permit. No matter what they were selling, security went through and checked. We had someone doing portraits that wasn't allowed to set up, because he didn't get his If it's run like it was this year, they wouldn't have made it beyond the first day (or heck, even set up!) Honestly, not sure how the fan things work with artists alleys, but in most do they have to have permits and collect taxes?
You know, after looking around I know they're planning to use the Indiana Convention Center for 2015...which will be interesting. It's also a place I've dealt with business-wise and a personally. Price wise, it'll likely be much less than the place in Schaumburg, but I see it as an even worse fit.
First off, the place is huge. We ahd the NFL combine, Circle of Stars Gymnastic/cheer comp, and the dance seminar I was part of - plus there were still a lot rooms/ballrooms open for smaller events and that was before the Lucas Oil expansion. Basically, they have several contracted service that you have to use. They're not as willing to work something that doesn't conform to their standards and security is very strict. Plus, no outside food/drinks - so no ordering pizza/bringing it in from an outside source, you must you their service. Plus, signs must meet their codes and can only be placed in certain areas - and they place them all.
I don't know how to explain it, it's a beautiful place, but has 'strict' standards. They aren't going to put up with something like this train wreck. It's not a 'casual' atmosphere.
Long story short - not a good fit, but it could only add to the trainwreck that is dashcon. If these people are serious, look outside the Indy area for Holiday Inn/Comfort Inn level hotel who will be more willing to work with them or even Fort Wayne Convention Center - staff was easier to work with (basing this on 2004-06 dealings with both.)
Oh, one other thing, all vendors had to have a permit. No matter what they were selling, security went through and checked. We had someone doing portraits that wasn't allowed to set up, because he didn't get his If it's run like it was this year, they wouldn't have made it beyond the first day (or heck, even set up!) Honestly, not sure how the fan things work with artists alleys, but in most do they have to have permits and collect taxes?
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