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Visit Casper updates commissioners on destination projects, grants and Half‑Acre improvements
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Summary
Visit Casper reported progress on destination development projects, a successful state paperwork submission, and more than $300,000 invested in the House Half Acre improvements; the agency previewed outreach tied to an upcoming lodging‑tax vote.
Visit Casper updated the Natrona County Board on recent tourism projects and near‑term priorities, including a community‑facing set of improvements to a local attraction and planning ahead of a lodging‑tax vote.
"We put in a total of, over $300,000 into that project," Annette Pitts, CEO of Visit Casper, said about the House Half Acre improvements, which include a new boardwalk, viewing platform, interpretive signage and picnic amenities. Pitts said Visit Casper partnered with county departments and wrote additional grants to augment destination development funds awarded by the Visit Casper board.
Pitts said the organization had its fulfillment paperwork accepted by the Wyoming Office of Tourism and expects an additional round of funding in the coming months. Visit Casper has begun monthly hotel roundtables, produced a countywide tourism master plan and is measuring event visitation and economic impact for flagship events such as CNFR, the county fair and Compete Casper sports events.
Pitts also flagged the CNFR contract renewal conversations and said Visit Casper would meet internally to determine contract priorities and potential changes for sponsorship and in‑kind support. The agency is preparing outreach tied to an upcoming local optional lodging‑tax vote and said it is doing education to inform voters.
Commissioners thanked Visit Casper for its partnership on wayfinding signage and the House Half Acre project and discussed the county's role in future grant pursuits and board appointments. Staff asked that Visit Casper provide recommendations when commissioners appoint a new board member so the county can ensure candidates understand tourism's economic role.
