It saddens m to read this. I wish there was a way to make a fund raiser to get the money needed to make the con happen. I would gladly contribute photo prints or Portrait sessions to be auctioned off for such an event. This convention is very meaningful for me and I would do a lot to try and make it happen in 2009.
Hell. I would even make a new Mechanical Heart to auction off.
The economy, I'm afraid.arxaciesJanuary 5 2009, 20:17:44 UTC
As one of the members of the board, I was one of the individuals that researched the feasability of SalonCon 2009. My area of specialty is economics.
The single reason is the economy. A more detailed discussion is below.
From my research into the current status of the economy and the projections of every economist on record(including the Nobel Prize winner of economics for 2008) it is my very strong opinion that the economy will be unable to support SalonCon to the extent that we will be able to cover basic expenses, much less make a profit. Furthermore I believe that the level of debt we would have to incur in order to produce SalonCon 09 would not be made back until 2011 at the absolute earliest. If you would like I will be more than happy to share the basis for this opinion.
Re: The economy, I'm afraid.darkmagessJanuary 5 2009, 20:48:14 UTC
I know nothing about putting conventions together, so actually, yes, I'd be interested to know how you do the assessment. (Despite how depressing the projections for the economy will surely be.)
You have all the buzz for your con, sold out this last year and where in a number of media that still gets looked at daily on the net.
If up front cost are a issue, get a card only use it for this con and then pay it off once the money from the con comes in as you will make everything back as it will get numbers.To not have it year after year is going to long term kill your event.
I have to agree with Jaborwhalky on this... if you want this event to have any chance of coming back at all, you've got to keep it going year after year. It seems to me it was wildly popular this year... I have a hard time seeing you not at *least* breaking even on your costs.
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Hell. I would even make a new Mechanical Heart to auction off.
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The two comments above mine mention a possible fundraiser, and I'd bet that would work if you guys are willing.
If not, I promise I won't forget you! I'll definitely see you in 2010!
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The single reason is the economy. A more detailed discussion is below.
From my research into the current status of the economy and the projections of every economist on record(including the Nobel Prize winner of economics for 2008) it is my very strong opinion that the economy will be unable to support SalonCon to the extent that we will be able to cover basic expenses, much less make a profit. Furthermore I believe that the level of debt we would have to incur in order to produce SalonCon 09 would not be made back until 2011 at the absolute earliest. If you would like I will be more than happy to share the basis for this opinion.
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This is not the best idea
You have all the buzz for your con, sold out this last year and where in a number of media that still gets looked at daily on the net.
If up front cost are a issue, get a card only use it for this con and then pay it off once the money from the con comes in as you will make everything back as it will get numbers.To not have it year after year is going to long term kill your event.
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