YKC 07: And the location is ...
Cross posted at DailyKos
Chicago!! We're pleased to announce that the second annual YearlyKos Convention will take place August 2–5, 2007 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Chicago is not only a truly great American city, but it also has strong support in the Kos community. It's got everything we liberals pine for: great museums, efficient public transportation, diversity, a strong union presence, delicious food and, of course, a huge convention center. YearlyKos Convention 2007 is going to be bigger and better than 2006, and maybe even a little more fun.
There were many cities to which we gave consideration and it was a difficult job narrowing the field. But when all things were said and done, this venue came out head and shoulders above the rest. Chicago certainly received a lot of mojo in the location diary and that is not by mistake. Chicago is crawling with Kossacks, and for those of us not residing in the Second City, it's got two airports — making it one of the easiest cities to get into and out of.
You'll notice we also pushed the dates back a month or two so those students, teachers, and parents who couldn't make it to Las Vegas because of finals or graduation will now be able to come and meet some userIDs in the flesh.
We've also reserved a block of rooms at the adjoining Hyatt McCormick place at $149. There are also myriad housing options in the downtown Chicago area that are only a short cab, L or bus ride away.
Before selecting this facility and this city, we evaluated proposals from venues throughout the United States (taken from suggestions from the location diary). Ultimately, we selected the McCormick Place Convention Center and Hyatt because, among other reasons, Chicago was one of the most popular choices of the Daily Kos community. McCormick features a convention facility that can accommodate YearlyKos Convention's unique logistical needs; the McCormick is a union facility; Chicago is an "airport hub" for many airlines. Ultimately, having considered all relevant factors, we are confident that we have selected the best city and facility for the second annual YearlyKos Convention.
