It seems to be a hard time also for the JW 's Organisation. They seem to be cutting down in expenses. The decision has been made nationally to downsize the number of
conventions from 400 to 100.
For years the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
has held a regional convention in the Tri-Cities, attracting about
16,000 of the faithful who spend an estimated $8.6 million while in
town.
But they won't be coming in 2014.
Read more here: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/08/01/2500842/jehovahs-witnesses-convention.html#storylink=cpy