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The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board approved $10,000 in Tourism Development funding for Art in the Park (requested $12,500), and authorized Tourism Development Program support for MSHSAA events: $10,000 for Cross Country through 2029–2030 and $15,000 for the State Music Festival for 2030–2031. The board held a closed session, received CVB and District updates (including plans for Downtown Safety Ambassadors), and set the next meeting for March 30, 2026.
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The board voted to provide city tourism funds to help pay for local events. Art in the Park will receive $10,000 in support (less than the $12,500 requested). The board also approved multi‑year extensions that keep Missouri high‑school Cross Country and the State Music Festival hosted in Columbia, with set tourism funding amounts to help cover event costs. Board reports noted upcoming downtown safety ambassador work and regular CVB updates; the next board meeting is March 30, 2026.
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