Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Development to enter a nonprofit sponsorship grant agreement, in the amount of $25,000.00, with the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of supporting the 100th Chamber of Commerce Clambake and Lobster Feast, and to allow for reimbursement of expenses prior to the creation of the purchase order beginning July 1, 2024. For a century, the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the event which brought together the community and business leaders. Over 1200 community and business leaders have attended this annual event. Businesses and community leaders from all over central Ohio attend the event for the purpose of networking and meeting other businesses. The event serves as a focal point for businesses and community to come together to discuss opportunities for partnership and business growth and development.
The 100th Chamber of Commerce Clambake and Lobster Feast will be held on September 26, 2024 at the Crew Stadium. Some of the investor sponsors of the event include: Columbia Gas, Huntington Bank, Nationwide Insurance, The Ohio State University, Vorys, American Electric Power, Medical Mutual, Sedgwick, Wright Patt Credit Union and AHOLA. The City of Columbus will serve as the Centennial Title Sponsor for the 100th Columbus Chamber of Commerce Clambake and Lobster Feast.
FISCAL IMPACT: $25,000.00 is budgeted in the 2024 General Fund Budget.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: The vendor number is 006012 and expires on 5/23/26.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in an amount up to $25,000.00, for the 100th Chamber of Commerce Clambake and Lobster Feast; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $25,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; and to allow for reimbursement of expenses prior to the creation of the purchase or...
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