WASHINGTON — The first waves of enormous business opportunities stemming from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next August are emerging, starting with everything needed for three giant welcoming parties plus contracts for other goods and services such as fencing, drywall installation, traffic control, landscape restoration, security and tents.
The three giant welcoming parties — for 15,000 journalists; between 10,000 and 12,000 delegates; and another for some 10,000 volunteers — will account for about $2 million to $3 million in spending, according to the Chicago 2024 Host Committee. There will be contracts for tables, chairs and serving equipment, flowers, food and drinks, stages, entertainment, ushers and security.
