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• Visitors Bureau commissioned the firm Conventions, Sports and Leisure International <br /> (CSL) in 2017 and would share this with the Orange County Planning Board. <br /> • At her conclusion, many board members asked questions. Damon Seils stated he didn't <br /> think it was the Visitors Bureau place to weigh-in on this. Laurie said that she felt it <br /> merited VB Board discussion due to research that showed the potential economic <br /> impact of youth and high school athletics tournaments in a community. <br /> • Board member Karen DeHart who is with the North Carolina High School Athletics <br /> Association requested more information but agreed that more facilities in Orange <br /> County would make a positive addition to their efforts. <br /> • Discussion concluded with Paolicelli saying that she wanted to send board the <br /> background, suggested letter and copy of the 2017 sports study for input. (Note: <br /> Materials were sent that night and it was agreed to refrain from taking a position due to <br /> the Charter School involvement with project and the land use issues that is presented <br /> with adding a charter school to development). <br /> • Paolicelli gave an overview of a hot topic in front of state legislators that would impact <br /> tourism. A bill filed in the North Carolina House Monday would legalize online sports <br /> gambling across the state. Paolicelli said that revenues from sports gaming will be <br /> allocated in part to Title 2 schools and HBCU institutions. She wants our board to be <br /> knowledgeable and has invited Charlotte Motor Speedway CEO to speak at our April <br /> board meeting and update Orange County hospitality industry on this potential <br /> milestone legislation. Guest speakers will be present at the April CHOCVB meeting to <br /> explain what this is and the impact it would have in our community. <br /> • The ADA booklet was presented by Laurie, the link can be found on the VB website. The <br /> 2023/24 Accessibility Guide includes listings of wheelchair accessible restaurants and <br /> hotels in Orange County. <br /> Jessica Herrschaft with Clean, Inc. presented on current advertising campaign in <br /> place,new Carrboro visitor brochure, new photography, and creative materials and <br /> strategy in development for Orange County tourism <br /> Jessica's Presentation - htWs:lltinyurl.com/fpahnnh2 <br /> Katie Murray— UpRoar Festival Updates <br /> • 60 large scale sculptures - 20 in each town, 80 applications received <br /> • Awards will be given along with cash prizes, the public can vote for favorites <br /> • Trying to be ADA compliant, Audio offered, trolley in Chapel Hill (provided by the Visitor <br /> Bureau), buses in Hillsborough for transportation <br /> • Requesting sponsorships—applications accepted through April 1st <br /> • Site plans and volunteer lists will be looked at in April <br /> • A lot of new things going on at the Eno Arts Mill — First Fridays, Gallery & Monthly <br /> Openings, Classes, Summer Camps, etc. <br /> 2 1 P a g e CHOCVB BOD Meeting Mar 15 , 2023 <br />