RNC's Impact On Tampa: Hopes Fulfilled Or Hopes Dashed?

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RNC's Impact On Tampa: Hopes Fulfilled Or Hopes Dashed?

Tampa officials were banking on the Republican National Convention to bring big dollars into the regional economy. But local business owners say they are not seeing the uptick business they expected.

Tampa, Fla., officials hoped the Republican National Convention would pour money into the local economy and shine a rose-colored spotlight on their region. But many local business owners say they are not experiencing the predicted uptick in business. Some blame Hurricane Isaac for raining on Tampa's parade, other place the blame elsewhere. Kojo finds out what the RNC looks like from Tampa's perspective.

Guests

Richard Danielson

staff writer, Tampa Bay Times

Robert Rohrlack, Jr.

President and CEO, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce

Related Links

Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Richard Danielson of the Tampa Bay Times

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