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Article: As Hartford builds new convention center, Providence feels the pressure.
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- Providence Journal (Providence, RI)
- Article date:
- October 30, 2005
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Byline: Andrea L. Stape
Oct. 30--HARTFORD -- The Northeast's next great convention center.
That's how Connecticut is selling the new Hartford convention center.
And looking out of its 115-foot glass atrium, 10 stories above the Connecticut River, the view is impressive. The Connecticut Convention Center, which opened in June, features a gallery of local art and the floors are covered in custom carpet. Connected to the gleaming convention center stands a new $81-million, 22-story Marriott Hotel tower with 409 rooms.
Rhode Island is feeling the pressure.
"In some regards it's a threat because it's a new kid on the block," said ...