Meeting will be held at Haywood Community College, Hemlock Building, Room #1509

AGENDA

1. Call to Order – Chair Jim Owens
2. Introductions 
3. Adjustment of Agenda
4. Public Comment Session (12 minutes total, limit 3 minutes per person)
5. Board Comments
6. Consent Agenda | VOTE
   • Request approval of minutes – June 25, 2025
7. Finance Reports
   • June Preliminary Financial Report – Kristian Owen
   • Occupancy Tax & Lodging Data – Corrina Ruffieux
8. Old Business
9. New Business
   • 2026 Visitor Guide Contract |VOTE
10. Staff Reports/Announcements
    • Outdoor Writers Association of America Conference
    • Community Presentations – Ashley Rice, Amie Newsome
    • Ice Fest Award
    • Open Haywood Campaign
    • Grant Program Update
    • New Visit Haywood Video
    • Next TDA Board meeting is September 24, 2025 at 9 AM – Hemlock #1509
    • Adjournment
11. Ten Minute Media Communication Session  

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HCTDA Executive Director’s Report