- Call to Order – Chair Jim Owens
- Introductions
- Adjustment of Agenda
- Public Comment Session (12 minutes total, limit 3 minutes per person)
- Board Comments
- Public Hearing on FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance | VOTE
- Consent Agenda | VOTE
- Request approval of minutes – May 22, 2024 & June 5, 2024
- Finance Reports
- May Financial Reports– Kristian Owen
- Occupancy Tax and Lodging Data – Corrina Ruffieux
- Old Business
- New Business
- TDA Board Meeting dates | VOTE
- Committee Meeting dates – Finance, Product Development, Marketing | VOTE
- Elect officers for FY 2024-2026 | VOTE
- Lure contract for Visitor Guide | VOTE
- Greenway Grant discussion – $50,000 match + letter of support | VOTE
- Finance policies | VOTE
- FY 2024-2025 Tourism Promotion & Legacy Grants | VOTE
- Staff Reports/Announcements
- Advertising RFP Update
- Ice Fest Weekend – Sponsorship Package, Promotional Ideas
- Mountain Mornings Update – Amie Newsome
- Marketing College – Amie Newsome
- PRSA Conference – Ashley Rock-Rice
- Visit NC Smokies Press Trip – Amie & Ashley
- TMP Community Session & Brand Summit
- Next TDA Board meeting is August 28, 2024
- Adjournment
- Ten Minute Media Communication Session
Executive Director’s Report – Corrina Ruffieux