The mayor says 400,000 people come to the Monroeville Convention Center every year — and 20,000 hotel rooms are booked because of the center.

While Hobby Lobby won't be moving into the convention center space, Gresock said Monroeville is "very committed" to trying to find a new location for the retailer. "This was never, ever about ...

"I'm not certain Hobby Lobby understands the role that the convention center plays," Gresock said. He said there is no reason it has to be Hobby Lobby or the Monroeville Convention Center.

Leaders could use eminent domain to save Monroeville Convention Center 02:36. MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — A lawyer said Monroeville leaders could evoke eminent domain to save the convention center.