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Grant-funded wireless equipment used at festivals; vendors report improved connectivity
Summary
Board heard that a prior grant purchase of wireless equipment was deployed across festivals with no reported complaints and positive vendor feedback.
Board members reported that wireless equipment purchased with a prior Board of Tourism grant was deployed for multiple festivals this year and drew positive feedback from vendors.
A board member said the units, purchased after a visit to Madison last year, were used at Rooster Tail, Riverfest, Unbroken Circle, Chautauqua and the Stew Stew Chili Brew event. The speaker said the board had heard “count them, 0 complaints of problems getting on the wireless.” Another board member relayed Chautauqua management’s comment that vendors were impressed because “almost nobody provides us wireless,” and said the equipment elevated the vendor experience.
Board remarks noted the wireless deployment as a successful use of grant funds but also discussed stewardship of capital: members said they will consider future upgrades or replacements as models evolve and may sell older units to fund new equipment when appropriate. The board did not authorize new spending at the meeting and said any future grant-cycle applicants should notify the board in advance to get on the agenda; the next grant cycle is expected in March.
Speakers did not provide a formal technical specification for the equipment or a total cost for the purchase during the meeting.
