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Canfield business owner pitches Mahoning County to host international giant-pumpkin convention
Summary
Bill Hendricks, representing the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers, told commissioners March 19 he won a bid to host an international growers convention in Canfield and asked the county for partnership; he estimated 300–500 attendees and highlighted tourism benefits.
Bill Hendricks, a Canfield business owner and representative of the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers nonprofit, told Mahoning County commissioners on March 19 that the group secured a bid to host an international growers convention and asked for county partnership to help secure speakers and outreach.
"I'm Bill Hendricks. I have a business in Canfield, Ohio and also have an addiction to, growing giant pumpkins," Hendricks said, identifying himself to the commissioners before…
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