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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Green public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Growing the visitor economy strategic plan
The CIC paid ChandlerThinks to craft a plan for attracting visitors who fill Green's 754 hotel rooms (65-70% full) and spend at local restaurants — delivering roughly $700 per household in tax relief today. The plan's four pillars: define Green's identity, put someone in charge, connect and promote through regional tourism bureaus, and invest in the effort.
Tax incentive renewals for Seco Machinery and CASEL Aviation
The tax incentive review council recommended continuing Community Reinvestment Area agreements with Seco Machinery and CASEL Aviation, and council agreed, keeping local employers' incentives in place.
Chamber of Commerce partnership for veteran outreach
Chair Hughes reported on a web of local veteran resources — MAPS is hosting an August 20 meeting and wants to partner, Pegasus Farms offers free military camps in Hartville, and Kittles may host a September service-dog social. The goal: get veterans out of the house and connected.