by Kathy Foster
Representing the City of Chipley on the TDC Board, Tracy Andrews’ appointment was quickly approved by board members at their Nov. 29th meeting and the following action was taken on agenda items:
- A vote on the Washington County News advertisting package was tabled until January, 2019.
- Also tabled was action on the Washington County Chabmer map advertising.
- The board did approve a contract renewal with STR, Inc. of Hendersonville, Tennessee, for monthly tourism reports.
The board members also reviewed a proposed action plan for 2018-2019 that included the following:
- Advertising to “Snowbirds” to visit Washington County.
- Supporting Explore Northwest FL.
- Reprinting the Washington County Visitor’s Guides.
- Continuing to distribute tourism materials locally, regionally, and deomestically.
- Developing the Washington County brand – “Experience Life Naturally”.
- Creating a Historic Highway 90 Action Plan for 2019 with funding sources.
- Continuing local event funding.