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MCDC hears presentations from nine promotional grant applicants; board will vote in July
Summary
Nine organizations presented promotional grant requests totaling about $100,795 for fiscal-year promotional funding. Applicants ranged from Chestnut Square and McKinney Oktoberfest to a proposed JW Marriott-associated project’s marketing partners; the board’s promotional subcommittee will meet and make recommendations at the July meeting.
The McKinney Community Development Corporation on Thursday heard presentations from nine organizations seeking promotional or community event grants as part of the MCDC second-cycle awards. The applicants described planned events, attendance estimates, marketing plans and projected economic impact; the board’s promotional subcommittee will review and make funding recommendations at the July meeting.
Applications and organizers Presenters and requested amounts included: - Chestnut Square (Heritage Guild/Chestnut Square) — $14,905 for advertising and promotion of multiple 2025 events including farmers market, ghostly hauntings, trolley tours and a holiday tour of homes (presenter: Deanna Stone). - McKinney Rotary Foundation — $7,500 for the McKinney Rotary Parade of Lights (presenter: Becky Fortenberry). - Texas Women’s Society / McKinney Asian Food and…
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