As a Daytonian who is heavily involved in WGI, all I can say is HOORAY!!!!

 

I had inside info that this was not going to happen, I'm super glad it did...  :-D

 

Winter Guard signs deal to remain in Dayton

By Staff Report

 

Monday, December 17, 2007

 

DAYTON — Winter Guard International has agreed to keep its headquarters and its world championships in Dayton through 2014, a news release states...

 

http://www.daytondailynews.com/b/con...rguardweb.html

Here's the press release that WGI just put out:

 

10 million being put into the economy is really nice! I'm glad we have it as opposed to Indy!

 

Home Sweet Home

Dec 17, 2007

 

 

Winter Guard International the “Sport of the Arts” known as the world leader in promoting indoor color guard and percussion ensemble competitions, in partnership with the Dayton/Montgomery County Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that its headquarters and world championships will remain in the greater Dayton area through 2014. Within the agreement there is an option that both the color guard and/or percussion event may relocate to another city once during that period.

 

“This is excellent news for the Greater Dayton area,” states Jacquelyn Y. Powell, President/CEO of the Dayton Montgomery County Visitors and Convention Bureau. “Each April the WGI Color Guard and Percussion World Championship events collectively bring nearly 40,000 spectators as well as nearly 12,000 participants over both weekends generating a significant positive economic impact.”

 

The board of directors considered another proposal from the City of Indianapolis that would bring major music organizations (BOA, DCI, PAS & WGI) into one city. However, the need for multiple contest arenas at affordable cost in addition to the challenges of other conventions in Indianapolis during April led to the decision to remain in Dayton.

 

“We are very pleased with the outcome of the year-long process in making this strategic decision,” said Executive Director Ron Nankervis. “The option of relocating either world championship during the next six years will give us an opportunity to bring our event to another area while providing WGI with the financial stability we have in Dayton.”

 

The WGI World Championships are held every April attracting groups from as many 35 states and overseas competitors from England, Japan, Netherlands and South Africa. The two three-day events have an overall economic impact of over $10,000,000 in the Greater Dayton area.

 

WGI President Randy Nelson said, “We are excited to be in Dayton for another five years and appreciate the positive working relationship throughout the community while recognizing the fact that both Montgomery and Greene Counties have been instrumental in the success and growth of WGI.”

 

http://www.wgi.org/news_detail.php?id=1266