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Vigo County CIB approves $21,250 incentive for convention center; members raise hotel-capacity concerns
Summary
The Vigo County Capital Improvement Board approved a $21,250 qualitative incentive payment to Oak View Group management for 2024 performance, while members pressed for a coordinated effort to recruit more hotel rooms downtown to sustain convention growth.
The Vigo County Capital Improvement Board on Tuesday approved a qualitative incentive payment of $21,250 to Oak View Group (OVG) for the convention center’s 2024 performance, while board members pressed for steps to increase nearby hotel capacity and for a fall update on long-term convention recruitment plans. Mayor Brandon Sackman moved to approve the payment and Vice President John Marville seconded; the motion carried with the board reporting the outcome as approved.
Board members said the payment -- part of a $25,000 maximum performance incentive tied to measurable categories such as customer satisfaction, economic impact and fiscal goals -- reflects the center’s revenue gains but noted continuing expense pressures and limits on…
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