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ManBMitt t1_ite84ci wrote

Their website doesn’t list nearly all of their upcoming events.

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CoffeexCup t1_iteanz6 wrote

Tons of private events and competitions like volleyball, cheerleading, etc that are of no real interest to anyone but the competitors and their families.

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Arcangelathanos t1_itebphl wrote

Does it list anime ink that's happening this weekend?

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Chickenmoons t1_itehy2g wrote

It’s owned by the City, Richmond, and Henrico. So not exactly the same method of operation as a typical business. There are lots of private and corporate events held there though so not necessarily things that would be listed for the public.

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artsberry t1_itf9wi6 wrote

Replying to knownasformerly (#183,008)

IMO there is no excuse not to have an updated website anymore. It usually means skimping on (either) paying for their website services in general, or jobs related to that for their business.

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patrickj86 t1_itfgysh wrote

Not just a website issue, they are incredibly unreliable, maybe due to staffing issues? I contacted them multiple times and ways over a year-long period to host a conference in 2024 and never got a response. Hopefully they'll get better soon!

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Daemonrealm t1_itgomqc wrote

As others posted it’s packed with corporate, private, and or vendor run events that are not public. Several weekly.

The core of no public events is mostly due to cost. The event space is expensive compared to other potential options around the city. Festivals and other events have charity (and profit) aspects at times that another venue would garner better gains. Such as outdoors is always cheaper as there no HVAC or facility cost. I.e. many food festivals are held on church’s land outdoors that are donated.

Logistics as well. Downtown Convention center many times keeps some away as parking and other items in downtown (such as having to pay for garage parking).

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