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Hillsdale TIFA committee directs staff to contact Dawn Theater applicants, sets two-week deadline

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) Targeted Development Committee · March 1, 2026
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At its Jan. 8 meeting the Hillsdale TIFA Targeted Development Committee reviewed three management proposals for the Dawn Theater, asked staff to verify Open Meetings Act limits on private discussions, and voted to email applicants with the RFP as guidance and a two-week response deadline.

The Hillsdale Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) Targeted Development Committee on Jan. 8 reviewed three applications to manage the Dawn Theater and voted to have city staff contact applicants with guidance from the existing RFP and a two-week deadline for responses.

The committee, chaired by Chris Bahash, discussed proposals from a venue management team led by Ryan Hudson and Kory Osmun, North Point Events (William Daguanno and Hannah Rowe), and a solo submission from Dena E. Rushton. Committee members emphasized that any manager must bring relevant experience and a path to financial sustainability. "Hudson is an experienced promotor but in poor health," Kevin Conant said, and he noted that Osmun "is an experienced DJ" who has addressed…

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