Title
Formalizing Event Sponsorship Process
Recommended Action
Move to adopt formalized event sponsorship application and review process
Report
Issue:
Whether to create structure for event sponsorship applications
Staff Contact:
Max DeJarnatt, Senior Program Specialist, Community Planning & Development, 360.570.3723
Presenter(s):
Max DeJarnatt, Senior Program Specialist
Jeffrey Barrett, PBIA Vice-Chair
Background and Analysis:
Part of the PBIA’s mission to assist in creating a vibrant, dynamic business environment is promoting downtown throughout the year. The PBIA has had a history sponsoring events like PRIDE and The Bridge Music Project. The board is looking for a process through which event organizers can apply for sponsorship funds, be evaluated and compared to other applications, and receive notice of sponsorship according to a fixed schedule, in hopes that a clearer structure will connect to a wider pool of applicants.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
n/a
Options:
1. Adopt proposed event structure and begin implementation
2. Amend proposed event structure and begin implementation
3. Continue event sponsorships without proposed structure
Financial Impact:
The board budgeted $7,000 for event sponsorship and has committed $2,500 so far for 2019, leaving a remaining $4,500
Attachments:
none