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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2014-04-16, Page 3Wednesday, April 16, 2014 • News Record 3 Central Huron BIA picks new co-chairs for 2014 Gerard Creces Clinton News -Record The Clinton and Central Huron BIA have elected Michael Russo and Tricia Renner -Robinson as their new co-chairs for 2014. The election took place Thursday, April 10, during the BIA's annual gen- eral meeting. "To sum it up, we are dedicated and passionate and want Clinton and Central Huron to succeed," Russo said during the pair's pre -vote speech. That includes supporting the sports tourism strategy, pursuing grants for projects and growing the membership, he added. The role of associate members was clarified at the meeting. The non- voting members pay a flat rate of about $150 to get an associate mem- bership, which entitles them to all but voting rights in the organization. The BIA has a levy of $27,000 for membership within the area. Levy amounts are based on square footage for businesses. There is an expected $3,000 on the 2014 books for associ- ate memberships, down from $3,830 the previous year. Between the levy, grants and event income, the BIA has a total budget of $42,960. Downtown beautification rings in at $11,443 while events promotions top the expenditures at $14,333. Guest speaker for the night was Jenna Ujiye, from Huron County Tourism. Ujiye outlined the marketing and development strategies being under- taken at the county level, noting businesses can take advantage of tourism listings through membership in the Huron Tourism Association. i The 2014 Clinton and Central Huron BIA and council pose for a group shot at the April 10 AGM. Operating on a budget of less than $100,000, Huron County Tourism competes against larger centres with budgets four to five times that amount. What makes the difference in Huron, Ujiye said, is a strong vol- unteer base. She sited figures that show Huron County receives more than one mil- lion visitors each year, 94 per cent of which are from Ontario. Nearly half 1 R DIRECT CITRUS TRUCKLOAD SALE CLINTON SAT., APRIL 19TH - 12:30PM - 2:30PM China Palace Restaurant 20 LB. BOX OF FLORIDA Seedless Navel Oranges or Ruby Red Grapefruit X28.00 PER BOX www.indianriverdirect.com of those visitors are overnighters, and 46 per cent have friends, family or relatives in the area. One quarter of visitors are from the Toronto area. Janice Richardson (Moffat) recently completed the requirements of the Certified General Accountants Program of Professional studies and . obtained her CGA designation. 'Her parents, John and Barbara Moffat and family congratulate Janice on all her hard work in reaching this milestone in her profession. Blrthday MitClub amaya Kochis Preston Rean Carter Thomas -Klaus -- Cash Dejong Kelsey Bender Samantha Chuter Thomas Salter Damien Wammes Apr 17th Apr 17th Apr 18th Apr 19th Apr 19th Apr 20th Apr 20th Apr 22nd If you wish to have your childs name and birth date in the Birthday Club for ages 1-12 Please Call Christy 519-482-3443 IT'S FREE!!! Call our In -Store Bakery to Order BIRTHDAY CAKES OR ANY SPECIAL OCCASION CAKE • MAGIC CAKES • CHARACTER CAKES • • BIRTHDAY CAKES • Moore sMade to your specification. r� O D 6 Mary St., Clinton • 482-9341