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Visit Ashland seeks support as event funding shrinks; InfinityCon proposed as revenue-generating draw
Summary
Visit Ashland staff reported a $150,000 drop in ARPA-related event funds and lower sponsorships, and proposed InfinityCon (a $75,000 video-game 'immersive' event) that staff say can be ticketed to recoup costs and attract out-of-region visitors. Commissioners asked for clearer reimbursement policies for police and for Visit Ashland to return with a detailed budget.
Visit Ashland presented a year-over-year event-budget comparison showing the loss of roughly $150,000 in ARPA funding and a decline in sponsorship revenue that together create a significant shortfall for traditional community events (e.g., First Friday, Bikenfest). The tourism director said the organization’s base budget is approximately $220,000 (funded by transient/hotel tax) and that payroll and event costs push the total event budget…
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