1. DEVELOPING A CONVENTION CENTRE IN GREATER SUDBURY Overview of Market Support and Community Impacts
Prepared for:
The City of Greater Sudbury Tom Davies Square 200 Brady Street Sudbury, Ontario
Submitted by:
kpmg 144 Pine Street Sudbury, Ontario January 25th, 2002

2. Table of Contents Section Page Executive Summary 1 Introduction
Market Justification Industry demand trends 9 Will a convention centre be supported 15
Facility Assessment Recommended convention facilities 26 Facility selection 30 Suggested site selection criteria 31
Community Impact Economic benefits of conventions 34 Impact on existing facilities 37
Overall Conclusions 38
Appendix A – Local demand assessment sources
Appendix B – Oraclepoll Research report
Appendix C – Local organizations contacted