Covention Center

It is our opinion that the appropriate actions are currently taking place. A convention center is worthy of study due to the perceived need and the potential economic impact. That is exactly what this task force, headed up by the partnership, is doing- determining the feasibility. The economic studies need to be complete, thorough, and conservative in order to prevent a perpetual burden to be buoyed by the taxpayers due to poor planning and overly-anxious leaders. We believe that a public/private partnership should be considered when approaching this project. There are numerous possibilities for private investment in the form of: condominiums, restaurants, retail shopping, office space, etc. We are also of the opinion that this project should be considered and completed (if feasible) in phases. These leaders should take the attitude not to "bite off more than it can chew." While we cannot possibly endorse a location at this stage, we would hope that the leaders of this taskforce would follow up with their goal of keeping it in very close proximity to the university. We would also hope that the finished product would give the community a point of pride both in appearance and function.

(Click here for further discussion about a Convention Center in Starkville.)