Shows close EVERY January, sometimes more, sometimes less. Will specific businesses feel it more than others because of location? Of course. But Jan - March is hard on all b'way related (by location or otherwise) businesses.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.