GOParty Card

In order to welcome the 45,000 visitors expected for the 2008 Republican National Convention and increase traffic to Minnesota businesses, the Minneapolis Saint Paul Host Committee has launched the More to Minnesota GOParty Card. The Host Committee is working closely with the local Chambers of Commerce, the Visitor and Convention Associations from Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Bloomington, representatives from Mall of America and Explore Minnesota to reach out to area businesses to garner their participation. The More to Minnesota GOParty Card will offer discounts and special deals from participating Minnesota businesses from August 23 until September 7 as an additional incentive to come early and stay longer.

Interested businesses are asked to provide a discount of at least 20 percent on select products or services. Participation is free and will include a company listing in the Official Convention Guide that will be distributed to all convention attendees by early summer and listed on the Host Committee Web site www.msp2008.com. Participating businesses will also be identified by a window display with the More to Minnesota GOParty logo. Applications are being accepted online at or by calling 651.MSP.2008 (651.677.2008). The deadline for committing to participate is Thursday, May 1.

The concept and design of the cards and window displays were developed by ED Design, a Minneapolis creative agency that donated its time and creative talent to the project.