Residents propose practical revenue ideas: coupons for Airbnbs, social-marketing classes and dumpster fee changes

Aug 25, 2026

Community members suggested revenue-generating services the Chamber could offer, including distributing vendor coupons through Airbnbs, charging for dumpster privileges and offering paid social-media training to local businesses to offset staff costs.

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Several public commenters recommended specific, revenue-generating services the Chamber could offer to stabilize finances. Elizabeth Shears, an attorney and Airbnb owner, suggested creating a flyer or coupon package to distribute through rental hosts to drive visitors to local businesses during events and year-round. "I do believe that one of the things that needs to be done with the Death Ride is that coupons from local businesses need to be passed out to Airbnb owners so that we can give them to our desk," she said.

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