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- Advocacy
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- Candidate Screening
- End of the Year
- Funding Mechanisms
- Funding Wins
- Legislation
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- New Formations
- Nonprofit Corporations
- Property Districts
- Restaurant Districts
- Sports Tourism
- Sustainability
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Funding Futures: Dedicated Funding and Tax Increment Financing
October 12, 2020
In the research study “Funding Futures” released by Civitas, Miles Partnership, Tourism Economics, and an expert team of organizations and supporters, we have examined a ...
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Funding Futures: Building Reserves & Short-Term Rental Revenue
September 21, 2020
In partnership with Miles Partnership, Tourism Economics, Civitas released a new research study entitled “Funding Futures,” highlighting funding options for state and local DMOs as ...
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Mobile, AL – First Tourism Improvement District in the State
June 25, 2020
Mobile’s tourism and lodging industries are celebrating an initiative they say will increase the amount of revenue Visit Mobile had to spend on marketing itself ...
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Congratulations to Visit Baltimore!
March 5, 2020
Civitas works with hundreds of business improvement districts of all shapes and sizes each year, helping them form, renew or modify. We recognize the immeasurable ...
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New Funding for Texas DMOs: Tourism Public Improvement Districts
March 4, 2020
Texas destination marketing and management organizations now have another funding source to consider when evaluating opportunities to increase their annual budgets! These innovative funding sources, ...
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Stepping Into the Future: Dana Point’s Transformative Decision
February 13, 2020
“Modernization” can be a daunting word, but not for Visit Dana Point Executive Director, Jonny Westom. Back in 2009, Visit Dana Point began as a ...
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Monterey County CVB: Conquering Challenges for a Stronger District
February 13, 2020
Monterey County offers an iconic California experience. From the breathtaking coastline of Big Sur and fresh seafood on Cannery Row in Monterey, to world renowned ...
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Stability & Sufficiency: Upgrading Your 89 Act District
February 5, 2020
When Business Improvement District leaders approach Civitas to discuss their funding mechanism, the words we use most are “stability” and “sufficiency”. Does your organization have ...
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California’s Tourism Industry Approves Funding for Another Six Years
January 28, 2020
For Destination Organizations, stable funding is a critical element when implementing promotional efforts for your community. Yet many destinations continue to struggle to maintain state ...
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