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Commission discusses pilot 'margin protection' fund for larger Fayetteville events; staff to return with framework
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a draft program to offer partial financial protection to larger events that demonstrate economic and cultural impact, discussed pilot funding levels and scoring criteria, and asked staff to bring a refined proposal back in July.
Commissioners spent the longest portion of their June 23 meeting discussing a proposed pilot program to protect the margins of larger events in Fayetteville, a step staff said could stabilize and grow signature festivals and attract higher‑quality programming.
Interim CEO Jennifer Walker introduced the framework, which staff labeled a margin‑protection program in the draft materials. The proposal calls for an annual application process, a review committee, and a scoring rubric that rates event viability, economic and cultural impact, financial responsibility, organizer track record, access and inclusion, seasonality and a margin‑protection justification. "We do certainly want to…
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