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Vol. 43:1
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RECORDS IN 2023
and out-of-town visitors, which in turn, injects vitality into the local economy. In the year 2023, the Convention Center hosted over 270 events, a testament to its versatility and appeal as a venue. The event roster included 21 conventions, 4 trade shows, 9 consumer shows, 23 special events, 116 meetings/conferences, 92 banquets and weddings, and 3 selfpromoted events. Proving the center has become a hub for cultural and professional gatherings in the region.
(PUEBLO, CO)—OVG360 announces a record-breaking year for both Pueblo Convention Center and Pueblo Memorial Hall, greatly surpassing the previous year's records. The 2023 revenues and event attendance solidify Pueblo's status as a premier destination for conventions and entertainment in Southern Colorado. Pueblo Convention Center: Celebrates new records in revenue IMPACTFUL EVENTS IN 2023 and attendance! The Pueblo ConvenAT PUEBLO CONVENTION tion Center, under the management CENTER The PCAPP Completion of OVG360, on behalf of Pueblo Celebration - Commemorated the Urban Renewal Authority (PURA) successful destruction of the mushas achieved its most successful tard gas supply at the Pueblo Chemical Depot, a pivotal environmental and security milestone for Colorado and the Nation. This event drew 700 attendees, including Governor Polis and numerous state officials, emfinancial year in history. The Pueblo phasizing the Convention Center's Convention Center has reported a gross revenue of $2,838,189 for 2023, capacity to facilitate events of historical significance. eclipsing the previous record held in The Colorado School Nutri2022 by $480,000. Attendance figures have similarly set records, with over tion Conference - gathered over 50,000 guests marking a 3,000-person 600 attendees, bringing together increase over 2022. This financial tri- professionals from across the state, umph reflects the center's robust SEE RECORDS, PAGE 9 capacity to attract major events
505 Consecutive Months!
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**LOCAL NEWS** MAYOR GRAHAM COLORADO TAXPAYERS TO GET APPOINTS CHIEF OF $800 TABOR INCOME PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT AS TAX CREDIT DEPUTY MAYOR (Denver, CO) If you are age 18 and over, **LOCAL NEWS**
you can receive an $800 income Tabor Refund. All residents who live in Colorado all of 2023 are eligible because we all buy clothes, personal items and much more. If you file state and federal income tax, your refund will be calculated when you file your tax return. However, if you do not usually have to file a tax
▶ SEE TABOR, PAGE 2
PUEBLO—Mayor of Pueblo Heather Graham appointed Chief of Pueblo Police Department Chris Noeller as the Deputy Mayor. This was approved by resolution by Pueblo City Council on Monday, Feb. 12. “I’ve named Chief Noeller as my Deputy Mayor because of my commitment to public safety and crime,” said Mayor Graham. “I’m confident in Chief Noeller’s
▶ SEE DEPUTY, PAGE 9
▶ SEE ZOO, PAGE 9
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