@article {393,
	title = {Major Events: Good Economics and Exposure to the World},
	journal = {Open Source Business Resource},
	year = {2010},
	month = {11/2010},
	publisher = {Talent First Network},
	type = {Articles},
	address = {Ottawa},
	abstract = {Major events of all kinds, especially sport events, are becoming a major element in the competitive arsenal of cities and and their economic development and tourism offices. Major events bring people to the city, provide attractions for residents, and ensure that the city{\textquoteright}s name is profiled in the national and international media. But they also can involve major infrastructure investment in facilities and amenities, some of which might have limited post-event utility. This article discusses some of the pros and cons of event hosting as an economic strategy and suggests some useful decision-making guidelines. 
 },
	issn = {1913-6102},
	url = {http://timreview.ca/article/393},
	author = {Bob Yates}
}
