Economic Development Committee Memorandum
TO: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DATE: JANUARY 22, 2026 FROM: COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: BUSINESS EXCELLENCE SERIES; ARTS & CULTURE
ISSUE:
Receive an economic development overview of Arts & Tourism including highlights, accomplishments and economic impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive an economic development overview of Arts & Tourism.
DISCUSSION:
The attached presentation provides an overview of the economic development impacts of Arts and Tourism initiatives, highlighting how major events translate into measurable local economic benefits. Impacts are summarized through direct and temporary job creation, visitor dwell time, and hotel occupancy, with supporting data.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this presentation.
Prepared by: Desiree Massei, Senior Project Manager
Approved by: Miranda Evans, Deputy Director; Community & Economic Development Approved as to form: Miranda Evans, Deputy Director; Community & Economic Development Attachment: Presentation
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