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marketing and is a Chapel Hill native and a graduate of Rollins College. Our State Magazine held an event here this past weekend that was a long time in the planning and was very successful. Hillsborough will bring their feasibility study to us in April and Ashville is coming to our January meeting to talk about how they formed a task force to advise elected officials on what is going on in the hotel industry, what to court and what to stop. The 2017 Visitors Guide goes to press in December, the new website is doing very well. Sales Report Marlene shared that October was a good month for getting leads out as a follow up to the trade shows she attended. She is taking the opportunity of the slower season to reach out and follow up with people she has contacted before. Marlene's role as the lead in the May conference of the North American Travel Journalists Association is a priority and she remains committed to the details of putting together this major countywide event. New Business /Roundtable Chair Waldorf acknowledged all for updates in their respective fields: Mark Sherburne shared that the October 7, 2017 UNC vs. Notre Dame game has already been announced. The Carolina Inn will price this weekend like they do Graduation Weekend, with a three night minimum. Andrew Strickland also shared that The Residence Inn has already gone live for that weekend and are also asking a three night minimum and full deposit. Shannan Campbell reported that the Hillsborough Tourism Board had their kick -off meeting, which was very well attended. They talked about their four pillars of tourism and what their focus will be. At their January meeting they will get a plan outline. They are entering the hometown holiday season and will, for the second year, host the solstice lantern walk, which will be moved to River Park. Michelle Johnson said that the ground breaking for Carrboro's new hotel is still being discussed with but will likely be in March 2017. Tim Hoke announced that Katie Murray has done an analysis of the arts impact on local economies in the state and found that out of the 46 economic markers included, Orange County led in 38 of them. This indicates that we are better positions, regarding the arts in the economy, than Buncombe County. Chair Waldorf asked that that report to be shared with the Board. Steve Brantley spoke about the new Wegman's as a tourist destination. It will not open for at least two years. He thanked George Cianciolo for his part in having this approved. Karen DeHart announced that the high school football championships at Kenan Stadium have been moved back a week, to December 16 & 17, due to hurricane Matthew. High schools across the state collected donations at a football game and the NCHSAA matched those dollars and have distributed them to the school systems in those counties most effected. Laurie Paolicelli announced that the Visitors Bureau will host an Open House on Tuesday, December 13 from 5 to7 preceding the Board of County Commissioners meeting at Southern Human Services Center. She encouraged the board to attend to view two new art exhibits that have been hung in the Visitors Center and to meet staff. Meeting Adjourned at 9:20 am. 3 1 P a g e CHOCVB BO Meeting October 19, 2016