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To Congratulate Experience Columbus on Their 75th Anniversary
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WHEREAS, Experience Columbus was founded as the “Columbus Convention Bureau, Inc.” on February 11, 1941 and in June 2003 was renamed “Experience Columbus;” and
WHEREAS, Experience Columbus is a leading regional nonprofit working with the City of Columbus, Franklin County and over 1000 business and industry members; and
WHEREAS, Experience Columbus’ sales and marketing efforts with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission help bring 38 million visitors a year for meetings, conferences, conventions, business, arts, dining, sports and entertainment; and
WHEREAS, Experience Columbus is leading the charge to bring exciting events, such as NCAA sports tournaments, the National Urban League Convention, National Association of Counties, national political conventions and more, to our city along with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission; and
WHEREAS, Experience Columbus is a collaborator in the Columbus renaissance in efforts to build the City’s “smart & open” image; and
WHEREAS, Experience Columbus is celebrating 75 years of operation and growth, where visitors spend over $5.7 billion annually supporting businesses, the arts, human services and local causes, while focusing on building for the region’s economic future; and
WHEREAS, Experience Columbus has showcased the best of Columbus to the world and excels at celebrating all the things we love about living, working and playing in Central Ohio; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby congratulate Experience Columbus on their 75th anniversary and their contributions to making the City of Columbus the best place to live, work and raise a family.