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a. Receive a presentation from the Development Set-Aside Agencies, See Monterey (formerly Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau), Monterey County Business Council (MCBC), Monterey County Film Commission (MCFC), and Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC); and
b. Receive the draft Development Set-Aside Workplans for FY24-25.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a presentation from the Development Set-Aside Agencies, See Monterey (formerly Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau), Monterey County Business Council (MCBC), Monterey County Film Commission (MCFC), and Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC); and
b. Receive the draft Development Set-Aside Workplans for FY24-25.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Development Set-Aside (DSA) Program was established by the Board of Supervisors to support and promote economic development through tourism promotion, filmmaking, cultural arts programs, small business outreach that strengthen the workforce, and through other programs that broaden the County's economic base to increase revenue and promote the creation and retention of jobs. The organizations that administer these services provide an annual presentation to the Board of Supervisors detailing their efforts and performance.
The Board will receive a presentation and the Draft FY24-25 Workplans from the DSA agencies: See Monterey, Monterey County Business Council (MCBC), Monterey County Film Commission (MCFC), and Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC).
See Monterey
* See Monterey acts as the County's marketing channel to maximize the benefits of tourism to the County of Monterey by implementing programs that promote the Monterey County brand. The primary goal of See Monterey's Marketing Communications department is to inspire and increase overnight visitation amongst Leisure, Group and International travelers. See Monterey shall market Monterey County through public relations, social medi...
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