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34 <br /> 3. What are your board/commission's most important accomplishments during the <br /> report period? <br /> • Strategic Planning: Led a comprehensive planning process with 25+ <br /> stakeholders, producing a roadmap for future tourism growth. <br /> • Hotel Performance: Helped sustain steady occupancy and countywide demand, <br /> supporting a resilient lodging sector. <br /> • Savannah Bananas 2026 Bid Win: Secured a transformative event projected to <br /> generate $9 million in economic return. <br /> • UPROAR 2025 Marketing Success: Funded and approved a marketing/trolley <br /> initiative that boosted attendance and community visibility. <br /> • Small Business Support: Created video campaigns featuring local shops, <br /> restaurants, and makers to direct visitor spending to independent businesses. <br /> • Visitor Guides: Produced guides that strengthen Orange County's reputation as <br /> a welcoming and accessible destination. <br /> • Municipal Collaboration: Engaged Chapel Hill and Carrboro Town Managers to <br /> align strategies and deepen partnership. <br /> • America 250 Leadership: Approved a signature 2026 event and <br /> commemorative publication celebrating Orange County's contributions. <br /> 4. Please list any specific tasks, events, or functions performed or sponsored annually. <br /> Destination Marketing & Promotion <br /> Year-round brand promotion, digital campaigns, social media, website management, <br /> visitor guides, business-focused videos, and outdoor/arts/heritage marketing. <br /> Campaigns helped bring larger out of town audiences to local events, increasing <br /> spending and strengthening the local economy. <br /> Strategic Planning & Industry Research <br /> Ongoing hotel data analysis, visitor trend research, stakeholder engagement, and long- <br /> range planning. This information is helpful for new developers considering Orange <br /> County for a future project. <br /> Event Support & Sponsorship <br /> Countywide support for arts festivals, Orange County Veterans events, Black Alumni <br /> gathering in November 2025, bluegrass and musical cultural events, heritage <br />