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Monthly Archives: February 2008
Though April elections may come your way, they bring the TIFs which bloom in May
Unfortunately while the April rains might “bring flowers that bloom in May” Branson’s April election may bring the TIFs that bloom in May.
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Branson CVB to market Hollister other Taney County tourism entities
Beginning July 1, the Branson/Lakes Area CVB (CVB) will include Hollister, and other tourism related entities located outside the Branson/Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement District (the District), in its tourism marketing effort. Continue reading
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Branson’s Edwards wins William Jewell humanitarian services award
William Jewell College has announced the recipient of the John and Mary Pritchard Humanitarian Service Award for 2008. This year’s award winner is Brittany Edwards of Branson, Mo. Continue reading
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Some Branson Landing retailers have concerns others don’t
Amid all the great revenue reports on the great sales tax revenues coming from Branson Landing (Landing) there appears to be some businesses, mostly the smaller independent owners or franchisees, who have some concerns. Continue reading
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Legends in Concert announces exciting new Spring Line Up
“Legends in Concert” opens its 2008 season with an exciting new lineup of stars, new dancers, and exciting new sets. Continue reading
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MODOT sinks hopes to eliminate Taneycomo Bridge closing
After months of negotiation between the cities of Branson and Hollister, Taney Country and MoDOT’s District 8, local officials received word late last week that both District 8 and MoDOT at the state level had decided that MoDOT’s portion of the project cost was too much. Continue reading
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Branson’s Finance Director departs suddenly
Hired to replace the city’s former Finance Director, Deanna Schlegel, less than a year ago, Brown’s last day on the job was Tuesday, Feb. 12. Continue reading
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Branson CVB sole Branson organization eligible for $660,000 in state tourism funding
Lennon was also quick to stress that the $660,000 would not be available for use until MDT’s Fiscal Year which begins on Jul. 1. He also pointed out that to get the $660,000 from MDT the Branson Lakes Area CVB must spend $1.3 million because, in addition to the programs built in maximums, it will only reimburse up to 50 percent of eligible marketing expenses Continue reading
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“It’s the Marketing, Stupid” not the TIFs!
One can just imagine the excitement within the family as they are told that the highlight of their vacation will be the fire and light show at Branson Landing and a two for one hammer sale at Home Depot.
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Independent audit shows “Our house is in good financial shape”
After hearing the summary of the independent audit conducted on the city of Branson for the year Sep. 30, 2007, Alderman Stephen Marshall said, “Our house is in good shape” and that he was pleased… Continue reading
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Even Kimberling City can’t win the pot unless they ante up, or can they?
In the game of Tourism Poker, it appears that the “Table Rock Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (TRLACC) wants to win $200,000 from the Missouri Division of Tourism without having the ante or the money to play the hand. Continue reading
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$200,000 in Branson tourism tax funds might be used to market Stone County
A portion of the retail tourism tax collected by Branson retail establishments, theatres, hotels, motels, restaurants, and attractions for marketing within the Branson/Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement District (TCED) may be diverted to market areas outside of the TCED as far away as Galena, Crane,… Continue reading
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Convention Center bookings exceed projections
According to the quarterly report received by the Branson Board of Aldermen at their Jan. 28 meeting, bookings for the Branson Convention Center are exceeding benchmark projections. Continue reading
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Event Days aside, Branson’s convention center wasn’t built to make a profit, but…
One of the foundational documents used to support the building of the convention center in downtown Branson estimated that the convention center would have an annual net operating deficit of ($530,000) per year in… Continue reading
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Branson’s Grand Pianist tickles the ivories and the palate!
What does piano playing have to do with carrot cake? Probably not much unless the piano is being played by Grand Pianist Dino Kartsonakis and the carrot cake has been developed… Continue reading
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