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Carbondale Arts and Chamber report $6 million estimated economic impact from events, urge town support for small-business needs
Summary
Carbondale Arts, the Carbondale Chamber and the Creative District presented event, visitor and survey data to trustees and asked for continued or expanded support for First Friday and other programs that encourage visitors and downtown activity. Trustees discussed lodging, permitting delays and the entertainment-district concept.
Representatives from Carbondale Arts, the Carbondale Chamber and the local tourism office presented trustees with attendance, survey and estimated economic‑impact figures tied to community events and tourism programs, and asked the Board of Trustees to consider continued or expanded funding and partnership.
Michael Stout of Carbondale Arts, Jamie Abbott (Carbondale Arts) and Andrew Stewart (Carbondale Chamber) told trustees the organizations are working closely with the town and reported that an estimated total economic impact from events and visitation approaches $6 million for the year, with approximately $200,000 in sales tax collected against a $30,000 town investment in programming. "With the $30,000 investment that you've given us, we've offered a return on…
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