Competing tax resolutions put CVB in jeopardy
There are officially two competing resolutions seeking to renew the 2-percent food and beverage tax in Lowndes County.
Our View: CVB funding: Lowndes County cannot be a house divided
Over the past few weeks, as we have watched county and city officials squabble over the details of a renewal of the two-percent restaurant tax, our attitude has devolved from disappointment to consternation and now borders on disgust.
CVB funding on the line as supes stay the course
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors voted by a 3-2 margin Monday to pass the existing resolution for the extension of the 2-percent restaurant tax, which will divide the proceeds only between the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Golden Triangle Development LINK.
CVB expects to spend almost all its revenue in FY 2018
The Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau is projected to spend all but $3.62 of its allotted revenue in Fiscal Year 2018, according to a budget document the organization provided The Dispatch.
Discord could jeopardize CVB funding: Plan would give city cut of 2-percent restaurant tax
A political standoff is brewing between Columbus and Lowndes County, and the fate of renewing a 2-percent food and beverage tax for tourism hangs in the balance.
CVB board member resigns
The Columbus Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau board is short one member after Lester “Pinky” King submitted his letter of resignation on Monday.
CVB taps fundraising head for children’s museum
The Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau voted Monday to hire a dedicated fundraising coordinator for the planned children’s museum.
CVB hires sports tourism director
Sports tourism is already strong in Columbus, Thomas Berkery said. If he has his way, it’s about to become much stronger.
CVB looks to raise money for Elks Building restoration
The Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau is moving into early fundraising stages for restoring the Elks Lodge building downtown before converting it to a children’s museum.
Children’s museum project ‘coming together’
Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau Board members are starting to get excited about the design phase of a new children’s museum downtown.
Our View: Brooks charge of racism damages our community
Leroy Brooks ought to be ashamed.
Brooks lashes out at CVB; Juneteenth gets funds
Leroy Brooks didn’t leave Monday’s Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau board member without a few parting shots.
Brooks threatens lawsuit against CVB
Lowndes County District 5 Supervisor Leroy Brooks is threatening to sue the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau if the board does not pay the second half of a $7,500 grant it awarded for the local Juneteenth festival.
Design, fundraising underway for children’s museum
This month, the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau board selected an architecture and a design firm to transform the old Elks Building into a children’s discovery center and museum.
Fireworks on the Water set for July 1
Event organizers are hoping people across the region save the date for the annual Fireworks on the Water show July 1 at the Stennis Lock and Dam.
Change in philosophy helps CVB pursue new projects
At its November meeting, the Columbus Lowndes Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Trustees voted to purchase the Elks Building on Main Street and the building next door to it for $400,000.
City buys old Brumley building
The Columbus City Council on Tuesday approved the purchase of the old Brumley Sporting Goods building on Main Street.
CVB purchases Elks Club
The Elks Club building on Main Street has a new owner.
Our View: City’s purchase of Gilmer displays spirit of optimism
Once, it was a nod to the earliest days of the city’s history.
Starkville CVB budget predicts increased tourism revenues
The Starkville Convention and Visitors Bureau budget approved by aldermen Tuesday projects the organization will take in about $14,000 more in 2 percent food, beverage and hotel tax receipts than it did last year.