HomeMy WebLinkAbout092016_Press Release - Tourism Promotion FundsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 20, 2016
City of Renton Contacts
Cliff Long, Economic Development Director, 425-430-6591
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
City of Renton Accepting Tourism Promotion Grants for 2017
Deadline for applications is October 7, 2016
Renton, WA - The City of Renton is now accepting applications for 2017 tourism promotion grants.
These grants support tourism marketing and operations in Renton and are available to convention
and visitors’ bureaus, destination marketing organizations, non-profits such as chambers of
commerce and lodging associations and municipalities.
Hotels, motels, private campgrounds and similar businesses collect added sales tax from their
customers, a portion of which goes to the city. The Renton City Council has appointed a Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee (LTAC) and tasked it with distributing these funds. Committee members include
representatives of the city, Renton Chamber of Commerce and local hotels. Councilmember Armondo
Pavone chairs the committee.
A workshop for interested applicants will be held on Tuesday, September 27, at 10 a.m. in the 7th
Floor Conferencing Center at Renton City Hall. Copies of the application form and related materials
are available online at www.rentonwa.gov/lodgingtax or by contacting Cliff Long, Economic
Development Director for the City of Renton at 425-430-6591.
Applications from qualifying entities are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2016. Applications will
be reviewed and finalists will be invited to present before the LTAC in late October. The committee
will make its final recommendations for funding to the Renton City Council in November.
For more information, please contact:
Cliff Long
Economic Development Director
City of Renton
425-430-6591
About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 101,300 (2016), is located on the southeast
shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace
and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that
are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of
Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More
information can be found at rentonwa.gov.
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