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For Approval May 15, 2024 <br /> • A Triangle-wide fundraiser for the arts was a success, featuring an in-person live watch party. Details <br /> regarding the Arts Council funds are yet to be determined. They will be used to cover funding for a <br /> staff position and exhibits at the mill. <br /> Anna Richards (Orange County Commissioners): County Manager retirement announced, Director of DEI <br /> program vacancy, encouragement for Juneteenth celebrations with a kickoff event planned at Eno Mill.Top of <br /> Form <br /> Jeri Lynn Schulke (Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership): Many openings in the 100 block area including <br /> Pulp, Playa Bowls, Starbucks relocation, Proxmio opening Ye Olde Waffle space, Cosmic Cantina moving <br /> onto the street. Additionally, Moshi Moshi is reopening with a high end gift store, Purple Bowl is relocating to <br /> the 500 block of East Franklin and Well is in the old Visitors Center. Plans for strategic retreats to plan for <br /> Downtown Partnership's future. <br /> Randee Haven O'Donnell(Town of Carrboro): Highlights upcoming festivals including CD and Vinyl <br /> Show, Freight Train Blues, Small Town Pride, and a Community Dinner on the 28th. <br /> Jon Hartman Brown: Flying Pierogi opening, significant business transitions including two loans for <br /> businesses, OC Southern Branch Library opening in August. <br /> DR Bryan (Southern Village): Announces a June 14th Symphony event and the arrival of a new Mexican <br /> restaurant. <br /> Heidi Werner-Dawson (Carolina Inn): Fridays on the Front Porch starting this Friday. Celtic group going to <br /> be in town May 15th for a few days for PR purposes. <br /> Wendy Smith (ArtsCenter): $130k was raised at the ArtsCenter Gala, which the Visitors Bureau helped <br /> sponsor. <br /> Next meeting: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the Hampton Inn & Suites <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 9:11 AM. <br /> 31 Page CHOCVB BOD Meeting April 17 , 2024 <br />