NOODLE: The Thinkers Convention generated just over $1 million in economic impact and more than $58,000 in tax revenue, according to a report released by Newport News.
NOODLE was a free, two-day event in downtown Newport News on Memorial Day weekend. It featured culture, business and panel discussions as well as live performances from stars like Chance the Rapper, sessions with entrepreneur Daymond John and Youtubers Rhett & Link.
The city gave the convention a one-time grant worth more than $3 million, and the event drew approximately 4,000 attendees…