Ohio expects economic boost
Praying Hands
Posted: 06/13/2012
DAYTON, Ohio - Southwest Ohio officials expect to reap an economic boost from a series of weekend meetings by the religious group Jehovah's Witnesses.
An estimated 30,000 people are expected to visit Wright State University's Nutter Center over four weekends beginning this Friday. It's a district convention of the group known for door-to-door ministry.
The Dayton Daily News reports that officials forecast a $14 million economic impact from the convention for restaurants, hotels and other local businesses.
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