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File #: 2023-11395   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/22/2023 Meeting Body Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 6/6/2023 Final action:
Title: Request Approval of Marketing Assistance Funding Program Guidelines (Budget Impact - None)
Sponsors: Loretta Shaffer
Attachments: 1. 7.1a Approved LRM for Marketing Assistance Program, 2. 7.1b DRAFT Marketing Assistance Program

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Request Approval of Marketing Assistance Funding Program Guidelines (Budget Impact - None)

Body

 

INITIATOR:

DEPARTMENT:

Loretta Shaffer, Director

Tourist Development

 

DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:

The attached Marketing Assistance Funding Program Guidelines were presented to and approved for recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Tourist Development Council (TDC) on May 25, 2023.

 

These guidelines were developed in consideration for the TDC’s mission to lead the marketing of our tourism industry to enhance economic growth and prosperity.

 

The program serves to leverage the newly reimagined Ocala/Marion County brand through collaborative efforts with tourism industry partners in Marion County to further their marketing reach and visitor attraction.

 

Tourist Development staff worked with the County Attorney’s office to ensure compliance with Florida Statute 125.0104.

 

BUDGET/IMPACT:

None

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Recommended action

Motion to approve Marketing Assistance Funding Program Guidelines as presented.

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