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• Tanya Moore shared that there are no updates on when the UNC visitor center will open . <br /> • Shannan Campbell reported that Hillsborough has their V mural . Tourism funds sponsored the project and they <br /> are looking to do another one . And looking at places now . The theatre project is moving forward . Events <br /> upcoming include : Outlandish , Hog Day, River Park Concert Series which brought 5 - 61< folks into town . The <br /> Chamber has events on Sunday in hopes to bring business into town Sun -Tue . David Brooks asked if Riverwalk is <br /> open to bikes . Shannan said that Ayr Mount owns that portion of Riverwalk and does not want bikes on that <br /> portion of the trail . Also that Orange County Speedway Trail now connects to Occoneechee Mountain trail and is <br /> about 2 . 14 miles long . <br /> • Sarah Parris reported on the Outlandish event which is a weekend long event . They have secured grants and <br /> sponsorships to support event . This is a Scottish themed festival with a focus on Hillsborough which is featured <br /> in the series . <br /> • Annette Stone shared that there have been several restaurants that have closed recently, but new ones are <br /> coming . The former Milltown restaurant now has an occupant and there are things happening at The Station , <br /> which won ' t be the same model . Coronato is now open . Also, everyone is trying to collaborate to promote the <br /> festivals . That there is always something going on in Carrboro . <br /> Next meeting : Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at The Residence Inn Chapel Hill. <br /> Meeting adjourned am . <br /> l L <br /> Mi tes revs wed by : <br /> Laurie Paolicel ' Exe tive Director <br /> Date <br /> hA <br /> Minutes acc ted by : <br /> Anthony Carey, Chairman <br /> gll $ IIR <br /> Date <br /> 3 Page CHOCVB BOD Meeting August 21 , 2019 <br />