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19 <br /> 7. Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2026 that are <br /> related to the Orange County Strategic Plan. General information about the Strategic <br /> Plan is available here. If applicable, please list any fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff <br /> time, other resources) associated with these proposed activities. <br /> The Board expects to continue efforts that support a Diverse and Vibrant Economy, <br /> including: <br /> • Promoting major events to build attendance and strength the economy <br /> • Supporting large festivals and cultural programming <br /> • Expanding small-business visibility campaigns <br /> • Enhancing outdoor recreation and trail promotion <br /> • Advancing the America 250 celebration, culminating with a celebration July 4, <br /> 2026. <br /> • Strengthening partnerships with County departments and municipalities <br /> • Fiscal Impact: Staff time, marketing resources, event sponsorships (supported <br /> by occupancy tax revenue). <br /> 8. What concerns or emerging issues does this board/commission anticipate for the <br /> upcoming year that it plans to address or wishes to bring to the BOCC's attention? <br /> • Rebuilding Town of Chapel Hill's contribution to the County Visitors Bureau. <br /> • Auditing short-term rentals across platforms such as VRBO and Airbnb to <br /> understand their impact on lodging tax revenue, housing, and visitor patterns. <br />