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Eiseman Center director lays out path to grow earned revenue and reduce subsidy
Summary
Director Ali Hamblin reported steady growth in Eiseman Center revenues and ancillary income, proposed phased staffing and marketing investments to push earned revenue toward a $4–4.5M 'sweet spot,' and said the center currently relies on roughly $3M a year in subsidy with a target to reduce that to about $2M via Hotel/Motel tax and revenue gains.
Ali Hamblin, director of the Eiseman Center, presented operational changes and a multi-year revenue strategy aimed at reducing the venue’s reliance on city subsidy while preserving facility health and community access.
Hamblin described recent organizational changes—consolidating patron services, elevating a patron-services manager, and aligning technical operations and security—and accessibility and safety upgrades including a sensory-inclusive certification. She said the…
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