HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-03-16 CHOCVB Board Meeting Minutes Approved April 20, 2022
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Virtual Board of Directors Meeting
March 16,2022
Meeting Recording:
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Board Members Present: Mark Bell, Spring Council, Heidi Werner Dawson, Lili Engelhardt,Jon Hartman-
Brown, Lisa Ganzermiller, Matt Gladdek, Sharon Hill,Tanya Moore, Beverly Jo Payne, Damon Seils, Karen
Stegman.
Not Present: Manish Atma, Kayla Dempsey, Pam Hemminger, Earl McKee,Aubrey Williams.
Staff Attendance: Laurie Paolicelli, Marlene Barbera,Tina Fuller, Susan Rice, Katie Murray, and Shannan
Campbell.
Also present: Dana Simpson, Attorney; Dwight Bassett, Economic Development Officer—Town of
Chapel Hill,Joel Gradensky(representing Manish Atma),Tim Hoke, Barbara Foushee, Carrboro Town
Council.
Call to Order
Chair Mark Bell called the meeting to order at 8:06 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Chair Mark Bell requested a motion to approve the February 16, 2022 minutes. Sharon Hill so moved
and Karen Stegman seconded the motion. With all members in favor,the minutes were approved as
submitted.
Executive Director's Report
• Paolicelli gave an overview of several new initiatives, including:
• New Space is open at 308 West Franklin Street. A grand opening will be held in May.
• James Taylor recorded a video and a sing-along tape; Governor Cooper,town officials, locals and
notable celebrities also recorded videos.
• James Taylor released the video and his memories of Chapel Hill on on Friday, March 18 to his 4
million followers on social media#JTChapelHill. His manager reported being"floored" at the
overwhelmingly positive response.
• Laurie,with board member Sharon Hill, discussed the launch of a separate Diversity website,
that is part of the Bureau's diversity and inclusivity goals. https://explorediversitVnc.com/
• ARPA Funds on the meeting market,the last segment to recover (from the pandemic shutdown)
• Grant money: split between Marketing focused on Google Discover, Linkedln, and search words
and Data Mining Firm, R&G Solutions who help with providing the Sales Director with leads.
• Upcoming Programs: Let Curiosity Lead You Here/Community Gay Pride for June.
Presentations
Dana Simpson,Attorney—Smith,Anderson Law Firm
https://issuu.com/chocvb/docs/ncttc chapel hill cvb presentation 3.16.22 .ppt 9
New Business/ Roundtable
https:Hissuu.com/chocvb/docs/event information provided by orange county vis bu
Next meeting: Wednesday,April20, 2022
Meeting adjourned at 8:59 a.m.
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