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VLMDAC 2017
Current impressions
Public/private partnerships
What makes a place special
What are the challenges
Community/business/town entities that work together
Culture of service
Year-round economy
Summer vs. winter initiatives
Retail diversity, business variety
Retail changing: losing, staying the same or gaining as an amenity and sales tax driver
Strength of event platform as an economic driver - implications
Importance of regional airport – current program, MRGs, growth potential,
Preserving the uniqueness and special charm of a place
Opportunities and vision of the community
Ease of navigating - parking, signage and wayfinding
Sustainability efforts
Lodging mix – occupancy, ADR, RevPar, trends
Taxes, special districts