Utah lost Patagonia and likely other Outdoor Retailers

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[font "Times New Roman"] [/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]Okay, it’s time to stop the bovine excrement of the highest odor. Lunatic would have us believe that because Patagonia, Black Diamond, and now Arc'teryx don’t like the political environment here in Utah that the Outdoor Retailers are pulling out of Utah and will cost the state $50 million annually.[/#800000][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000] [/#800000][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]The Outdoor Retailers issued a press release that, among other things, said it brings 29,000 outdoor manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers to the Salt Palace Convention Center each year. So, I’m supposed to get all upset and worried about 3 no-shows? Yeah; right.[/#800000][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000] [/#800000][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]The other side of the coin is this – the show is locked into SLC until at least the Summer Show of 2018. Here is a quote from the Outdoor Retailers news release of Feb 6, 2017:[/#800000][/font]
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Salt Lake has been an incredible venue and our home for more than 20 years. Outdoor Retailer’s current contract commitment is through Summer Market 2018. We will begin exploring location options beyond that which will include Salt Lake City as well as other cities that are viable options for Outdoor Retailer.
[font "Times New Roman"] [/font]Key criteria that we will evaluate include facilities, hotels, transportation, labor costs and the degree to which the host city aligns with our industry’s core values.
[font "Times New Roman"] [/font]We’d like to stress we have not made a decision to leave Salt Lake City. This said, we believe it is important to evaluate our location options to ensure Outdoor Retailer is hosted in the best city and venue that will serve our customers’ unique culture and diverse business needs across multiple market segments.

[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]Could the Outdoor Retailers cut and run because a few libtard retailers are crying because they didn’t get their milk and cookies last night? Yes, they could. Is it a done deal right now? Hell no. Listening to libtards whining is rather like reading the story Chicken Little all over again. The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Pathetic.[/#800000][/font]
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