Texas Event Leadership ProgramTag Archives: city festivals
Delray festivals, parade now paying double with more restrictions | www.palmbeachpost.com
Compare this article regarding municipal annual expenditures and special events in Delray, FL to the article we posted on city policies and special events with the City of Austin, TX. From Delray: “A decision to change special events policies means Delray Beach will have at least five fewer festivals — and the staple events that want to remain face more restrictions and higher costs.” Source: Delray festivals, parade now paying double with more restrictions | www.palmbeachpost.com
Austin city staff to events organizers: Show us the money – Austin Business Journal
Austin officials are exploring new ways to pay for increased services during special events held in the city. One of the recommendations would require events that have been granted fee waivers — including South By Southwest Inc. — to submit post-event reports so that city officials can make sure these events are worth the money. If they fail to meet to-be-determined benchmarks, those waivers could be forfeited. Source: Austin city staff to events organizers: Show us the money – Austin Business Journal
Battle Creek, MI holds city fair introducing people to city services
Once in a while I receive questions from municipal event/tourism managers to offer educational programs specific to the city event experience. The following is a link to an article of how the city of Battle Creek, MI held its first city fair downtown showcasing city services. “Each department was on hand to talk about their role, address concerns and answer questions, like how do I vote and how does my water meter work.” Source: Battle Creek holds festival to introduce people to city services | WWMT