Dear Friends,

Among the many benefits we expected as a result of our $24 million expansion – more food and
beverage options, better event flow, user-friendly technology – one of the most important was being able to accommodate groups that would have been lost to Hamilton County during the renovation of the Duke
Energy Convention Center.

To date, more than a dozen events have done exactly that. They include Holiday Marketplace, Urban League Annual Gala, American Heart Association Heart Ball, NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner, Comic Expo, Men of Honor, Black White Cancer Survivor Ball, Wendy’s Bridal Show, Bridalrama, Platinum National Dance, Cure Starts Now Gala and Breakthrough T1D Gala (previously JDRF).

This is great news for our County and shows how cooperation truly works. We fully expect that most if not all of these events will return to Duke when it reopens in early 2026. Either way, the Center will have
delivered on its promise.

Hope to see you soon!
Jim

HorrorHound Weekend, one of Sharonville Convention Center’s most popular events, returns September 13-15. Fans will get the opportunity to see Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) in the flesh, as well as Cole Sprouse, Kathryn Newton, Skeet Ulrich and a roster of more than 30 horror luminaries.

Fans will have ample opportunities to meet their favorite horror stars, get autographs, participate in photo-ops and costume contests and check out panel discussions including audience Q&A. Fans can shop for the newest (or rarest) horror toys, t-shirts, posters, VHS/DVD/Blu-rays, masks, and other assorted goodies from 100-plus vendors representing film studios, filmmakers, toy companies and DVD distributors.

Movie premieres and screenings are included with every show via the HorrorHound Film Festival. After hour events include concerts from John Christ and Zombeast, movie screenings, live stage events and parties.

For more information about HorrorHound Weekend, click this link to see the full roster of celebrities, the full itinerary of events and to purchase your tickets!

If you’re looking for new ideas for the inside and outside of your home, make plans to attend the Greater Cincinnati House & Outdoor Living Show August 23, 24 and 25. You’ll not only see the latest trends. You’ll have the opportunity to talk to talk directly with local experts and get the advice you need to help you with your home improvement projects. 

This comprehensive 3-day expo is filled with innovative displays showcasing the latest in design and product offerings. The most knowledgeable remodeling and building experts will be available for questions and advice about executing projects to update and maintain your home. The show includes kitchen and bath remodeling, roofing, home security, insulation, windows, exterior products and much more. You can check out the Show’s website here.

We look forward to seeing you at the show, where convenience and expertise combine to offer homeowners the best opportunity to find the solutions needed to make their dream home a reality.

Dear Friends,

As you may have heard, the 2024 Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market will be held at the Sharonville Convention Center this November. This is one of the most popular events in the region, and we’re proud and excited to host it. You’ll be hearing a lot more about this in the coming days and weeks.

In addition to the excitement of hosting the Holiday Market, I’m equally pleased that our center is delivering on one of the key elements of our recently-completed, $24 million expansion: helping keep convention and event business in Hamilton County during the renovation of the Cincinnati’s Duke EnergyConvention Center.

Holiday Market is not the only event the Sharonville Convention Center has been able to accommodate during Duke’s renovation.Our Center has been able to shore up a multitude of other events for the County, including the Urban League Annual Gala, American Heart Association Heart Ball, NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner, Comic Expo, Men of Honor, Black White Cancer Survivor Ball, Wendy’s Bridal Show,  Bridalrama, Platinum National Dance, Cure Starts Now Gala, and Breakthrough T1D Gala (previously JDRF). We are continuing to work with others.

This is what partnership looks like. And we’re proud to play our part.

Sincerely,

Jim