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65 <br /> • Ongoing promotion of Orange County events <br /> Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying <br /> out BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. <br /> The Visitors Bureau works to help the BOCC accomplish its economic <br /> development goals by providing a clean and green economic development <br /> sector. Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough all thrive, in part, because of <br /> visitors, and that's why we encourage them, through the Visitors Bureau, to come <br /> here. Tourism is an industry, but it's different from every other industry in one <br /> noteworthy way: it's invisible. For the most part. We see visitors, of course — <br /> they're what makes parking more challenging and the lines at restaurants longer <br /> — but there is no dramatic fanfare: they come, make investments in our <br /> community, and go. It's a clean, green and sustainable form of economic <br /> development that boosts revenues and helps local businesses thrive. <br /> In addition the Visitors Bureau supports the county's sustainability goals by <br /> continuing to build an industry that does not require infrastructure and one that <br /> tells the story of our preservation efforts, historic milestones and unique narrative <br /> in the state and the south. <br /> Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with <br /> other advisory boards and commissions? <br /> The Visitors Bureau works daily with the local cultural arts group, the Orange <br /> County Arts Commission, Orange County Economic Development, various parks <br /> and recreation groups, cultural tourism, the State of NC Department of <br /> Commerce, RDU Authority, historic and preservation society and various <br /> priorities and conference bids from Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and <br /> Hillsborough. <br /> If your board/commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory <br /> Board involved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan preparation process, <br /> please indicate your board's activities/accomplishments as they may relate <br /> to the Comprehensive Plan's goals or objectives. <br /> (The Element Lead Advisory Boards include: Planning Board, EDC, <br /> OUTBoard, Commission for the Environment, Historic Preservation <br /> Commission, Agriculture Preservation Board, Affordable Housing Board, <br /> Recreation and Parks Advisory Council) <br /> Not Applicable <br />