A trade show display is also under development that will be featured at many tourism conference and convention trade shows in Vancouver, B.C., Portland, Spokane, and Seattle. Ms. Smith extended an invitation to attend the VCB Executive Board meeting. Representative Gary Alexander is attending and will be reviewing potential funding from the legislature for a convention center. On October 23, the VCB will be hosting a sports, recreational, and tourism trade show, a first in Thurston County. More information will be forthcoming.
Funding is derived from local sales tax normally designated to the state for a period of ten years.
A number of hotels have also expressed a business interest in co-locating with a convention center. Minutes b. Payment of Bills c. Councilmember Zeller moved, seconded by Councilmember Beauchene, to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Jorgensen called for the vote on amended motion. All in favor.