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AGENDA
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
1:30 PM - Friday, September 10, 2021
Conference Room 5
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
(a) Committee Members: Mayor Saul Martinez, Monica Hammerberg,
Taran Patel, Colin Hastings, Hector Cruz.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a) MOTION: I move to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2020
meeting.
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) 2021 Lodging Tax Activities
(b) 2022 Allocation Applications
1. Gesa Stadium Improvements Bond Debt
2. HAPO Center Facility Operations
3. Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau Tourism Marketing
4. Fund Administration Expense
5. Pasco Chamber of Commerce Tourism Marketing
6. LBA Event Marketing & Operations
*Motion needed for recommendation to City Council for 2022
allocation.
5. ADJOURNMENT
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Year Organization Activity Type Activity Name Funds Requested Funds Awarded Overall Attendance Projected Overall Attendance Actual Fifty Miles+ Attendance Projected Fifty Miles+ Attendance Actual 2017 Pasco Chamber Event/Festival Marketing/Festivals/Events 20,000$ 20,000$ 4,700 4,100 825 845 2018 Pasco Chamber Event/Festival Marketing/Festivals/Events 20,000$ 20,000$ 4,700 3,759 835 1,428 2019 Pasco Chamber Event/Festival Marketing/Festivals/Events 20,000$ 20,000$ 4,700 2,211 835 763 2020 Pasco Chamber Event/Festival Marketing/Festivals/Events 20,000$ 20,000$ 4,750 2,611 835 743 2021 Pasco Chamber Event/Festival Marketing/Festivals/Events 20,000$ 20,000$ 4,750 835 2017 Tri‐Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Marketing Destination Marketing 125,695$ 125,695$ 38,139 38,675 38,139 38,675 2018 Tri‐Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Marketing Destination Marketing 132,609$ 132,609$ 39,375 36,585 39,375 36,585 2019 Tri‐Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Marketing Destination Marketing 143,122$ 143,122$ 36,585 34,834 36,585 34,834 2020 Tri‐Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Marketing Destination Marketing 37,147$ 5,240$ 37,147 5,240 37,147 ‐2021 Tri‐Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Marketing Destination Marketing 148,000$ 148,000$ 37,147 37,147 2017 City of Pasco‐Stadium Facility Stadium Debt Service 118,305$ 127,187$ 96,000 101,357 7,400 12,000 2018 City of Pasco‐Stadium Facility Stadium Debt Service 127,188$ 127,188$ 100,000 89,183 12,000 12,000 2019 City of Pasco‐Stadium Facility Improvements Debt Service 160,000$ 160,000$ 89,183 96,031 12,000 12,000 2020 City of Pasco‐Stadium Facility Improvements Debt Service 160,000$ 160,000$ 100,000 ‐ 12,000 ‐ 2021 City of Pasco‐Stadium Facility Improvements Debt Service 160,000$ 160,000$ 100,000 12,000 2017 City of Pasco‐TRAC Facility TRAC Center 255,000$ 122,002$ 165,000 134,440 4,000 2,233 2018 City of Pasco‐TRAC Facility TRAC Center 275,000$ 275,000$ 160,000 129,849 3,200 2,597 2019 City of Pasco‐TRAC Facility TRAC Center 275,000$ 275,000$ 129,000 102,007 1,000 2,040 2020 City of Pasco‐TRAC Facility HAPO Center 260,000$ 260,000$ 160,000 27,914 3,200 558 2021 City of Pasco‐TRAC Facility HAPO Center 250,000$ 250,000$ 160,000 3,200 2017 Downtown Pasco Development Authority Event/Festival Cinco de Mayo‐Fiery Foods Festivals 5,000$ 5,000$ 10,000 17,000 1,000 510 2018 Downtown Pasco Development Authority Event/Festival Cinco de Mayo‐Fiery Foods Festivals 7,000$ 7,000$ 16,000 1,000 2019 Downtown Pasco Development Authority Event/Festival Cinco de Mayo‐Fiery Foods Festivals 8,000$ 8,000$ 24,000 29,000 1,200 3,000 2019 Downtown Pasco Development Authority Event/Festival Cinco de Mayo‐Fiery Foods Festivals 8,000$ 8,000$ 24,000 29,000 1,200 3,000 2020 Downtown Pasco Development Authority Event/Festival Cinco de Mayo‐Fiery Foods Festivals 8,000$ ‐$ 17,000 ‐ 510 ‐ 2020 Arc of Tri‐Cities Event/Festival Special Olympics 5,000$ ‐$ 1,400 ‐ 800 ‐ 2020 Arc of Tri‐Cities Event/Festival Special Olympics 5,000$ ‐$ 1,400 ‐ 800 ‐ 2020 Water Follies Event/Festival Water Follies 10,000$ ‐$ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2021 Water Follies Event/Festival Water Follies 10,000$ 10,000$ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2020 Franklin County Historic Society Facility Exhibit ImprovementsFacilty Operating Expenses 20,000$ ‐$ 1,600 ‐ 1,300 ‐ 2021 Franklin County Historic Society Facility Exhibit ImprovementsFacilty Operating Expenses 20,000$ 20,000$ 1,600 ‐ 1,300 ‐ Lodging Tax Reporting 2017‐2021 (2021 Not Yet Reported)
2019TRAC Fund Stadium Fund TRAC Fund Stadium Fund TRAC Fund Stadium FundHotel/Motel Excise Tax FundLodging Tax Revenue276,864$ 276,864$ 325,587$ 325,588$ 342,052$ 342,078$ 653,720$ Lodging Tax Expense (273,948)$ (144,416)$ (122,003)$ (155,393)$ (239,054)$ (170,920)$ (549,273)$ Year End Profit/Loss specific to Lodging Tax2,916$ 132,448$ 203,584$ 170,195$ 102,998$ 171,158$ 104,447$ Cumulative Net Income from Lodging Tax (Fund Bal)104,447$ 135,364$ 509,143$ 783,299$ 135,415$ 38,171$ 500,000$ (388,596)$ (457,244)$ ‐$ 30,903$ (97,244)$ 500,000$ 2022 EstimateHotel/Motel Excise Tax FundHotel/Motel Excise Tax FundHotel/Motel Excise Tax Fund419,499$ $ 360,000 $ 500,000 From 1997 to 2018, per Ordinance 3243, 2% of Lodging Taxes were deposited into the TRAC fund for the purpose of fulfilling the contractaul obligation to Franklin County for the City's share of operating expenses. This contractual obligation is still in effect. Further, 2% of the lodging tax was deposited into the Stadium Fund for the purpose of tourism promotion costs and tourist‐related facility costs (stadium). As of beginning of 2019, the lodging tax was no longer split into two funds. Rather, the entire 4% is deposited into the newly created Hotel Motel Excise Tax Fund. All lodging tax awards are paid out of this fund.2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 YTDBackground Information
Stadium Fund Stadium Fund 250,000$ 250,000$ 151,000$ 151,000$ 3,900$ 3,900$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 424,900$ 25,000$ Latin Business Association75,100$ Estimated Hotel/Motel Fund Balance 12/31/22 449,900$ 50,100$ Estimated Hotel/Motel Fund Balance 12/31/22658,300$ 12/31/21 Stadium Fund Balance126,000$ 658,300$ 12/31/21 Stadium Fund Balance532,300$ 12/31/22 Stadium Fund Balance 126,000$ 532,300$ 12/31/22 Stadium Fund BalanceI/F adminChamber of CommerceTotal LTAC Awards2022 ‐ Option 1 (Long‐Term Only)Gesa Stadium Debt ServiceHAPO Visit TCI/F adminChamber of CommerceTotal LTAC AwardsGesa Stadium Debt ServiceGesa Stadium Debt Service2022 ‐ Option 2 (All Requests)Gesa Stadium Debt ServiceHAPO Visit TC
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council October 30, 2018
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Regular Meeting: 11/5/18
FROM: Daniela Erickson, City Clerk
Administrative & Community Services
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
I. REFERENCE(S):
Minutes 10.15.18 and 10.29.18
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION:To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting dated
October 15, 2018 and the Special Meeting dated October 29, 2018.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
V. DISCUSSION:
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 2018
1
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney,
Saul Martinez, and Matt Watkins. Excused: Pete Serrano and David Milne.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager;
Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; Rick White,
Community & Economic Development Director; Richa Sigdel, Finance Director;
Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director; Bob Metzger,
Police Chief; Ed Dunbar, Deputy Fire Chief; Mary Heather Ames, Senior
Engineer.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated October 1,
2018.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $3,129,012.39 ($1,826,730.50 in Check
Nos. 224944-225282; $503,213.35 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 822296, 822336-
822340, 822387-822388, 822405; $33,067.98 in Check Nos. 52226-52257;
$762,110.12 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30125664-30126191; $3,890.44 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 521-525).
To approve bad debt write-off for Utility Billing, Ambulance, Cemetery, General
Accounts, Miscellaneous Accounts, and Municipal Court (non-criminal,
criminal, and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of $220,105.38
and, of that amount, authorize $134,018.53 to be turned over for collection.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations
To approve the allocation of 2019 Lodging Tax receipts as recommended by the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee as shown in the minutes of August 21, 2018.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Ms.
Barajas seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Mr. Zabell introduced Griselda Garcia, Senior Accountant, a new hire for the
Finance Department formerly with the State Auditor's Office.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
• Antonio Costa, Local 59 member, hopes the City will utilize area
contractors for the Lewis Street Overpass project.
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• Jerry Hammond - Journeyman Carpenter and resident since 1959 also
commented on supporting local workers.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
• Mr. Martinez attended the Lewis Street Overpass Open House. Great
turnout. Also attended the Open House for the Argent Fire Station.
Attended the AWC Meeting Thursday night regarding local and regional
issues including mental health.
• Mr. Maloney attended the Ruckelshaus meeting last Tuesday for updates
to planning framework.
• Ruben Alvarado also attended the AWC Meeting. It was encouraging to
have all the Pasco representation there. Also, he was at the BFCOG
Policy Advisory Committee Meeting where they reviewed the
transportation improvement program.
• Ms. Barajas attended the AWC Meeting and liked the positive feedback.
• Mr. Watkins commented that at the Benton Franklin Transit Meeting the
recent demo routes were exceeding expectations.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Special Permit Appeal: Mor-Stor Mini Storage Expansion in a C-1 Zone
(MF# APPL 2018-002)
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to continue the Closed Record Hearing to the
November 19, 2018 Regular Council Meeting. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Special Permit: Location of Wireless Communication Facilities in a C-1
Zone (MF# SP 2018-008)
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3867, granting a
special permit for the location of wireless communication facilities at 115 South
10th Avenue. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call
vote.
Boating Facilities Program Grant - Authorizing Resolution
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3869, authorizing
the Administrative & Community Services Director to act as the authorized
representative/agent on behalf of our organization and to legally bind our
organization with respect to the above project for which we seek grant funding
assistance managed through the Recreation and Conservation Office. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Final Project Acceptance - 2017 Trail Rehabilitation
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Resolution No. 3870, accepting work
performed by Arrow Concrete and Asphalt Specialties, Inc., under contract for
the 2017 Trail Rehabilitation project. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Final Project Acceptance - WWTP Immediate Needs Electrical
Improvements
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Resolution No. 3871, accepting work
performed by Northpoint Electrical Contracting, Inc., under contract for the
WWTP Immediate Needs Electrical Improvements project. Ms. Barajas
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Electronic Traffic Control
Rick Willing with Redflex, Inc., gave a presentation on Electronic Traffic
Control and answered Council questions. Council did not make a motion to
approve the Redflex Contract to allow staff to make further adjustments. It will
be brought back for consideration at a future meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell attended the Ruckelshaus Meeting with Jacob Gonzalez, Senior
Planner. It was well facilitated. He also complimented wastewater treatment
plant staff on their fourth year of perfect compliance with the Department of
Ecology.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of November 2018.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson, City Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 29, 2018
1
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Craig Maloney, David Milne, Pete
Serrano, and Matt Watkins. Excused: Blanche Barajas and Saul Martinez.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Eric Ferguson, Acting City Attorney;
Steve Worley, Public Works Director; Rick White, Community & Economic
Development Director; Richa Sigdel, Finance Director; Zach Ratkai,
Administrative & Community Services Director; Bob Metzger, Police Chief and
Bob Gear, Fire Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
2019 Ad Valorem Tax Levy
Council and Staff discussed the details of the options for the 2019 Ad Valorem
Tax Levy
Mayor Watkins declared the public hearing open to consider the 2019 Ad
Valorem Tax Levy.
Jeffrey Robinson, Stephen Bauman and John Cloud all provided public testimony
in favor of the levy.
Following three calls for further comments, Mayor Watkins declared the Public
Hearing closed.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to table the decision on this item until the next
regularly scheduled business meeting. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Pacific Power Franchise Extension
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4399, extending the
franchise for Pacific Power Corporation for a period of six months. Mr. Alvarado
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bid Award: 1800059 Wastewater Treatment Plant PLC and Controls
Upgrade
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to award the Wastewater Treatment Plant
(WWTP) PLC and Controls Upgrade project to Townsend Controls and Electric,
LLC. in the amount of $814,172.48 and, further, authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract documents. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
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Performance of a City Official
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to accept the final report by Kenbrio Inc.
reflecting the City Council's corporate view of the City Manager's performance
for the period June 2017 - June 2018 and in recognition a 2% salary increase
effective July 1, 2018. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion passed by unanimous
roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of November 2018.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson, City Clerk
Application for 2022 Pasco Lodging Tax Funds
Amount of Lodging Tax Requested: $___________
Organization/Agency Name:
Federal Tax ID Number:
Contact Name and Title:
Mailing Address: City: State: Zip:
Phone: Email Address:
☐Non-Profit
☐For-Profit
☐Public Agency
Type:
Title of Proposed Use/Activity:
Description:
Funding Outline:
Sources
Requested Lodging Tax Funds**
$TOTAL
Uses
Tourism Marketing
Event/Festival Marketing/Operation
Tourism Facility Operation
_____________________________
TOTAL $
Please attached the following (if applicable) to your application:
Lodging Tax from Kennewick
and Richland**
Private Industry Investments*
TPA Assessments
•If your agency is a non-profit a copy of your agency’s current non-profit corporate registration with
the Washington Secretary of State.
•Brochures or other information about your event/activity/facility, in particular items showing recent
tourism promotion efforts. (Optional) Visit Tri-Cities 2020 Annual Report is attached. In addition,
following are links to the Visit Tri-Cities website, www.VisitTri-Cities.com and
Visitor Guide, http://online.fliphtml5.com/hqid/wzdo/#p=1. The Visit Tri-Cities 2021 Budget for
Lodging Tax is also attached.
*Estimated budget for 2022 will be approved by the Tri-Cities Board of Directors in December of 2021.
**Actual revenue to be calculated using 5-year average as per contract.
$1,871,914
$ 150,992
$ 533,690
$ 338,037
2,894,633
$2,894,633
2,894,633
150,992
As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an
estimate of:
What method was used to
determine attendance in previous
years?
a.Overall Attendance
Enter the total number of people predicted to
attend this activity and select the method used to
determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
b.Attendance, 50+ Miles
Number of people predicted to travel more than
50 miles to attend this activity and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
c.Attendance, Out of State, Out of Country
Of the total listed in "b" above, number of people
predicted to travel from another state and country
and select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
d.Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
and pay for overnight lodging and select the method
used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
e.Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
without paying for overnight lodging and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
I am an authorized agent of the organization/agency applying for funding. I understand that:
•Funds must be expended within the calendar year.
•Reporting requirements meeting state guidelines outlined in this application must be submitted with
final request for reimbursement.
•All funded requests will be monitored for progress and consistency with scope and time line outlined in
•All requests for reimbursement for approved costs shall be in writing and shall have supporting
documentation to verify the expenditure of the funds included in request.
The State of Washington requires an estimate for the following questions below:
Direct Count: Actual count of visitors using methods such as paid admissions or registrations, clicker counts at entry points, vehicle
counts or number of chairs filled. A direct count may also include information collected directly from businesses, such as
hotels, restaurants or tour guides, likely to be affected by an event.
Indirect Count: Estimate based on information related to the number of visitors such as raffle tickets sold, redeemed discount
certificates, brochures handed out, police requirements for crowd control or visual estimates.
Representative Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors/participants. A representative survey is a highly structured
data collection tool, based on a defined random sample of participants, and the results can be reliably projected to the entire
population attending an event and includes margin of error and confidence level.
Informal Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors or participants in a non-random manner that is not
representative of all visitors or participants. Informal survey results cannot be projected to the entire visitor population and provide a
limited indicator of attendance because not all participants had an equal chance of being included in the survey.
Structured Estimate: Estimate produced by computing known information related to the event or location. For example, one jurisdiction
estimated attendance by dividing the square footage of the event area by the international building code allowance for persons
(3 square feet).
*The following overall attendance is for Pasco Conventions and Sports only and based on actual attendance as reported year-to-date in
the 2021 Conventions and Sports Digest. Business and Individual Travel are not included.
Signature:Name (Printed):
Date:
f.Paid Lodging Nights Predicted: ☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
Enter the number of predicted paid lodging nights and
select the method used to determine the attendance.
Lodging night = one or more persons in one room
15,458*
252,785**
168,523
Number of sold guest rooms in
Pasco in 2020 reported by STR
**The Attendance for Paid Overnight Lodging is calculated based on the total number of Paid Lodging Nights and an average of 1.5 people per room per night.
Michael Novakovich
August 23, 2021
NA
NA
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RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR THE
PROMOTION OF TOURISM
THIS RENEWAL AGREEMENT is entered into between the CITY OF PASCO, a
municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City", and the TRI -CITIES VISITOR
AND CONVENTION BUREAU, a Washington non-profit corporation, doing business as
Visit TRI- CITIES," hereinafter referred to as the "Bureau."
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants as set forth herein, the parties agree
as follows:
The Bureau agrees to perform promotional services for the City including, but not
limited to, advertising, publicizing and otherwise distributing information for the
purpose of attracting visitors and encouraging tourist expansion to and within the City.
In providing such services the Bureau shall:
Develop and implement a marketing and promotional plan that advertises and
promotes the Tri -Cities and the City for the purpose of attracting visitors.
Appropriate activities would include the production and distribution of a visitor
guide, brochures, participation in travel shows, conducting advertising
campaigns and other activities designed to promote the attractions of this area
in targeted markets.
2. Manage and execute a comprehensive website and digital marketing campaigns
designed to educate travelers, drive demand, assist local businesses in staff
recruitment & relocation efforts, and complement City economic development
strategies.
3. Provide City staff with accurate and detailed information on tourism statistics
including but not limited to hotel occupancies, economic impact figures, and
group histories to support the City's efforts to recruit businesses within the
hospitality industry.
4. Act as a membership organization and liaison to small businesses located in the
City of Pasco that are dependent on tourism spending for financial success.
5. Solicit convention business and sports tournaments for the Tri -Cities and the
City at the regional and state level through activities such as:
A. Making contact with convention and sports planners and executives of
organizations and groups to solicit sports, meetings and conventions in
the Tri -Cities and the City.
B. Researching convention and sports leads and contacting convention
representatives of association groups and tournament representatives of
sports groups, promoting the Tri -Cities and the City and offering
convention and sports planning assistance.
Renewal Agreement for the Promotion of Tourism - Page 1
C. Preparing and distributing invitational convention and sports bid packets
including information on the Tri -Cities and the City and the convention and
sports facilities available therein.
6. Provide prospective sports organization and convention representatives with
familiarization tours of venues and convention hotel facilities in the Tri -Cities and
the City for the purpose of assisting in the selection of a hotel(s) and/or other venues
in which to hold sports tournaments, conventions and meetings.
7. Provide convention chairpersons and/or association executives and sports
tournament directors with a bid packet and a planner's workbook to assist in
planning conventions and/or sports tournaments.
8. Assist future conventions and sporting events in maximizing attendance through
pre -event promotion. Produce promotional videos, collateral material, press
releases, display booths and marketing materials to be used twelve to eighteen
months prior to the event to increase awareness and create enthusiasm for
attendance at Tri -Cities events.
9. Operate a visitor information center in the Tri -Cities to promote the Tri -Cities as a
destination of choice and encourage visitors to enjoy local attractions and
amenities, driving economic impact.
10. Include advertising material in promotional packets and other releases promoting
regular tourism related Tri -City activities and events.
11. Reserve a seat on the Bureau's Board of Directors for representation by the City
Manager or City Council Member.
12. Specific activities to be undertaken by the Bureau each year reflecting actions to be
taken in the above -noted categories of service shall be detailed in an annual work
plan. The work plan will be presented to the City for approval in March of each
year.
II. For the services herein contemplated and more fully described in the annual work plan,
the City agrees to pay the Bureau fifty percent (50%) of the annual average hotel/motel
tax receipts of the City collected from the first two percent (2%) levied for the five-year
period immediately preceding each year of the contract period. The Bureau shall invoice
the City for such services on a monthly basis on the 11t of each month for the services
provided the month prior.
1. Provision for Economic Downturn: In the event of an economic downturn wherein
there is a -15% decline in hotel/motel taxes over a period of six months the parties
agree to a payment for services as described herein.
A. The base for comparison will be the same six-month period during the
Renewal Agreement for the Promotion of Tourism - Page 2
prior year, or the average of 2017, 2018 and 2019 (whichever is greater).
B. The -15% reduction in hotel/motel taxes will trigger a joint
conversation between all parties to this contract to establish, in good faith,
a mutually agreeable annual contract payment amount.
C. Should the parties be unable to come to an agreement the annual
contract payment will be adjusted by the same percentage decline
experienced over the six-month period identified above.
D. The duration of Payment Adjustment will be a minimum of six months, a new
calculation will be performed at the end of six months to determine if another six-
month adjustment is warranted. If not, normal payment amounts will resume
under the normal contract payment amount and be the basis for monthly invoices
from the Bureau.
2. Future Annual Contract Payment Calculations: For purposes of calculating the five-
year average used to determine the annual contract payment, the annual hotel/motel
tax amount for any year in which the provision for an economic downturn is enacted
will be replaced with the prior year's annual hotel/motel tax, assuming it is a higher
amount, and would serve as the adjusted future annual contract payment amount
supporting the basis for monthly invoices from the Bureau.
3. Reporting: On or before August 15 each year, the Bureau shall deliver a mid -year
review and provide a written status report detailing the services provided and the
activities and accomplishments of the Bureau. A formal presentation to the City
Council will be made if requested.
III. Pursuant to the governing statute, (Ch. 67.28 RCW), restrictions have been placed on the
use of hotel/motel tax funds as set forth in relevant part as follows: "... used solely for the
purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of tourism promotion, acquisition of tourism -
related facilities, or operation of tourism -related facilities." RCW 67.28.1815
Funding is conditioned upon the Bureau entering into thisAgreementAgreement setting forth the
purposes for which the funds will be used, providing a procedure for a project -end
accounting and insuring compliance with the statute.
To this end, the parties agree as follows:
1. The Bureau agrees to expend such funds to promote tourism in compliance with
Ch. 67.28 RCW.
2. At the conclusion of the calendar year, the Bureau shall provide a complete
accounting of the expended funds and the purposes therefore.
Renewal Agreement for the Promotion of Tourism - Page 3
3. In the event the accounting indicates that funds were used for purposes not
permitted by law, the Bureau shall, within 30 days of notification by City to the
Bureau of such improper expenditures, remit the disallowed amount back to the
City.
4. The Bureau shall maintain accurate records, regarding expenditure of funds related
to its purpose of promoting tourism in compliance with RCW 67.28, to support its
annual accounting for a calendar year, which shall be subject to inspection by the
City upon 30 days' notice of its intent to inspect the same.
5. Failing of the Bureau to either provide the accounting or remit disallowed funds as
required herein shall constitute a breach of this Agreement. The remedies available
to the City shall include but not be limited to, return of all funds delivered to the
Bureau and denial of the right of the Bureau to apply for any future funding.
6. In the event of a dispute regarding the enforcement, breach, default, or
interpretation of this Agreement, the parties shall first meet in a good faith effort to
resolve such dispute. In the event the dispute cannot be resolved by agreement of
the parties, said dispute shall be resolved by arbitration pursuant to RCW 7.04A, as
amended, with both parties waiving the right of a jury trial upon trial de novo. The
substantially prevailing party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney fees and
costs as additional award and judgment against the other.
IV. This Agreement shall be effective on January 1, 2021, and shall expire on December 31,
2025; provided, however, the City may terminate the Agreement with at least one (1) year
written notice delivered to the Bureau.
IN WITNE S WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
this /OZ" day of , 2020.
CITY OF PASCO: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
S;wil Ma.e- 'Zabe I Kerr guson Law, PLLC
oaf y Attorney
TRI -CITIES VISITOR AND
CONVENTION BUREAU,
a Washington non-profit corporation
d/b/a Visit Tri -Cities APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ichael Nova ovich, President & CEO
Renewal Agreement for the Promotion of Touris
7130 W. Grandridge Blvd., Suite B Kennewick, WA 99336 509-735-8486 1-800-254-5824 www.VisitTRI-CITIES.com info@VisitTRI-CITIES.com
August 23, 2021
Ms. Angela Pashon
City of Pasco
P.O. Box 293
Pasco, WA 99301
SUBJECT: Visit Tri-Cities 2022 Hotel/Motel Tax Fund Application
Dear Ms. Pashon:
We appreciate the opportunity to again submit an application for lodging tax to support our efforts to
market Pasco and the entire region as a premier travel destination. The City of Pasco and Visit Tri-
Cities have a signed agreement for the promotion of tourism that was approved by the Pasco City
Council and the Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). The agreement went into effect on
January 1, 2021 and will expire on December 31, 2025. The Cities of Kennewick and Richland also
have the same agreements established. In order to remain compliant with HB 1253, enclosed is Visit
Tri-Cities’ 2022 Hotel/Motel Tax Fund Application for the LTAC to review.
By investing lodging tax dollars with Visit Tri-Cities, the City of Pasco receives a multi-faceted
approach to marketing the city to visitors, business investors and those looking to relocate. The
enclosed application outlines the deliverables and services provided as outlined in the contract.
If you would like any additional copies of the application or if I can answer any questions, please
contact me.
Sincerely,
Michael Novakovich, CDME
President & CEO
Enclosures
ANNUALANNUALANNUALANNUALANNUALREPORTREPORTREPORTREPORTREPORT
2020
Dear Tourism Partners,
As we have all experienced, the coronavirus pandemic changed so many aspects of all our lives, challenging us personally and professionally. While no
business segment was spared, the tourism industry has been adversely affected, and the impacts will be felt for years to come. But with great challenges come
great opportunities, and Visit Tri-Cities embraced every opportunity presented during the past year. It is with great appreciation that we report to you the
achievements we accomplished together in 2020. The following Annual Report showcases our stewardship of community trust and resources.
2020 began with hope and optimism, with a series of tourism focused campaigns planned. We started the year by inviting visitors to “Get Your Geek On” with
a robust science-themed campaign in partnership with Battelle, our Official Champion of STEM Tourism. Unfortunately, just as we began promoting the STEM-
related assets unique to the Tri-Cities, travel restrictions were put in place and the STEM campaign was cut short.
Knowing that our local tourism-related businesses would need support, staff developed the ”Get Your Order On!” campaign, highlighting curbside service
following the Stay Home, Stay Safe order. The video was complemented with a public service announcement featuring General James Mattis encouraging
residents to support our local businesses, jobs, economy and quality of life by using curbside pickup, delivery and safe practices.
We, like all of you, were hopeful that travel would return by early summer. However, it became obvious that travel to the Tri-Cities was not going to be
allowable for some time. Knowing we needed to aggressively battle the pandemic, the team shifted their energies to support public health endeavors that
would ultimately allow businesses to reopen and lead to the return of tourism.
We partnered with Benton County, utilizing CARES ACT money to provide COVID-19 mitigation marketing communications to the Tri-Cities region. We
collaborated with the Benton Franklin Health District to create campaigns in English and Spanish. Most effective was our use of humor to encourage social
sharing and adoption of public health behaviors. We created a series of spots called CYA. As in, Cover Your Airholes.
Additionally, the team continued to foster strong partnerships with the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce and TRIDEC to create the Tri-Cities Open
and Safe Coalition; provided leadership on the Municipality Advisory Council (MAC), which is comprised of representatives of nine local jurisdictions, Benton
Franklin Health District, the Regional Chamber and TRIDEC; remade a popular 90s alternative rock song to promote good COVID practices and a produced
a message to the Governor’s Office in support of reopening local businesses that follow local, state and federal health guidelines.
These endeavors didn’t divert Visit Tri-Cities from its mission of driving visitor traffic to the community. While it’s true that it was difficult to promote travel
during county-specific restrictions, the team developed campaigns to raise awareness of the destination with a key message: visitors are welcome when it is
the appropriate time to travel. National Travel & Tourism Week was celebrated virtually, highlighting Tri-Cities amenities and over 150 area businesses. The team
promoted the destination to meeting planners with a virtual familiarization tour of area hotels and meeting and convention spaces. Additionally, the staff
offered leadership on the Washington Safe Meetings Coalition, which led to the return of safe meetings in an earlier Phase. The same support was provided for
festivals and events.
Finally, our Annual Report is not only a summary of our activities, but a reminder of the economic impact of the tourism industry for the Tri-Cities. The most
recent numbers available are from 2019, a year when the Tri-Cities enjoyed $496.5 million in economic impact due to visitor spending. These dollars support a
vibrant business community, attracting more amenities to the Tri-Cities. Sales tax revenue generated by tourism reduces each household’s tax burden in Benton
and Franklin counties by an average of $737, supporting schools, teachers, emergency services, roads maintenance, parks and other services provided by our
local municipalities. Moreover, 5,600 jobs were supported by tourism. The economic impacts of tourism in our community for 2020 are not yet available and
will be a stark contrast to 2019 and the years before, but it is inspiring to see the positive impacts of tourism in the Tri-Cities.
While 2020 was a difficult year, through community collaboration and tourism innovation we overcame many challenges, together. We’re looking forward to
doing even more with our community partners in 2021.
Michael Novakovich
President & CEO
To be an industry leader for destination marketing in the Pacific Northwest; the primary source of visitor information; and the lead advocate for visitor industry development in the Tri-Cities region.
OUR VISION
Rob Roxburgh
2021 Chairman of the Board
WHY TOURISM MATTERS
Source: Tourism Economics 2019,
An Oxford Economics Company
5,628
jobs in Benton & Franklin Counties
CREATES
HOTEL MOTEL TAX DISTRIBUTIONS
Kennewick Pasco Richland Totals
2016 $539,578 $274,798 $475,641 $1,290,017
2017 $568,745 $323,445 $536,682 $1,428,872
2018 $592,249 $343,642 $598,997 $1,534,888
2019 $592,210 $324,891 $633,862 $1,550,963
2020 $277,886 $151,941 $270,733 $700,560
IMPERATIVE: ADVOCATE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE
$108million
22%
$82.3Recreation
million
16%
Retail
million
26%
million 20%
$99
$79.8 million16%
TransportationFood & Beverage
Hotels
$127.4
million$496.5
VISITOR SPENDING
4,418
Hotel Guest
Rooms Available
SPENDINGBREAKDOWN
Sales tax revenued generated by tourism reduces each household’s annual tax burden in Benton and Franklin Counties by an average of
$737
Visitor Spending
represented in this report
reflect the economic
impact of tourism in the
Tri-Cities for the year
of 2019. The economic
impacts of tourism in our
community for 2020 are
not yet available.
WHY TOURISM MATTERS
IMPERATIVE: DEMONSTRATE VALUE TO OUR PARTNERS, MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY
COUNTY
13.1%
ADVERTISING
0.9%
TPA
43.3%
HOTEL
27.5
GRANTS & MISC
4%
MEMBER
11.1%
IMPERATIVE: DEMONSTRATE VALUE TO OUR STAKEHOLDERS, PARTNERS AND COMMUNITIES
VISIT TRI-CITIES AT-A-GLANCE
MARKETING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
2020
2019
Generating additional cash flow in to the region through visitor
spending is important for the local economy. Visitor spending
improves the business climate and offers opportunities for new
endeavors to thrive. Visit Tri-Cities promotes the region as a premier
destination for meetings, conventions, sports and leisure travel.
Visit Tri-Cities’ Convention Marketing, Sports Marketing and
Media Outreach departments all incorporate sales-driven
strategies directed at markets with the greatest potential
to bring new visitor dollars to the region. While marketing is
important, product development is a priority as well. Through the
Tri-Cities Rivershore Enhancement Council (TREC), Visit Tri-Cities works
with local jurisdictions and hospitality partners to ensure that attractions
are upgraded or added to the community in order to continue offering
fresh experiences for visitors.
2019 Revenue Summary$2,684,038
TOTAL REVENUES
2020 Revenue Summary$2,547,498
TOTAL REVENUES
The coronavirus pandemic had a significant impact on the
tourism industry throughout the world, including the Tri-
Cities. Travel restrictions coupled with uncertainly related to
the COVID-19 virus, impacted Visit Tri-Cities’s revenue sources.
Visit Tri-Cities worked to reduce expenses and seek additional
revenue sources to support the organization’s mission to drive
visitation when appropriate, including CARES ACT funding
from Benton County and government grants. The following is a
comparison of Visit Tri-Cities’ revenues for 2019 and 2020.
TOURISM
PROMOTION
ASSESSMENT
58%
HOTEL/MOTEL
TAX
24.5%
MISC
0.4%
ADVERTISING
5.5%
GRANTS/
MISC
4.1%
MEMBER
11.6%
MEMBER
11.1%
TOURISM
PROMOTION
ASSESSMENT
43.3%
HOTEL/MOTEL
TAX
27.5%
COUNTY/
CARES ACT
13.1%
ADVERTISING
0.9%
2019 2020
MEMBER $312,289 $283,293
GRANTS/MISC $11,580 $102,246
ADVERTISING $147,534 $23,883
HOTEL $656,606 $700,560
TPA $1,556,028 $1,103,258
COUNTY $334,258
TOTAL $2,684,037 $2,547,498
IMPERATIVE: ESTABLISH BRAND CLARITY AND INCREASE AWARENESS THROUGH UNIFIED EFFORTSTOURISMDEVELOPMENT
AIRPORT/CONVENTION CENTER KIOSKS
MEDIAOUTREACH
ADVERTISING
& MARKETING
CONVENTIONS& SPORTS
TRI-CITY REGIONALHOTEL-MOTELCOMMISSION
Visit Tri-Cities manages tourism-related programs and infastructure within
the community to position the Tri-Cities as a desirable ad compelling visitor
destination.
The Visit Tri-Cities’ website was emphasized as a community portal in all
advertisements and visitor publications throughout the year. We activily
encouraged all visitors to visit our website.
The digital and social campaigns earned 16.8 million impressions leading
to more than 36,000 click throughs
to the Benton Franklin Health District
website.
151 events scheduled to take place in
2020 were canceled due to COVID-19,
representing 113,387 visitors and
$32,371,689 in visitor spending.
17 events scheduled to take place in
2021 were canceled due to COVID-19,
representing 3,992 visitors and $1,924,087
in visitor spending.
WEBSITE HIGHLIGHTS
155,205
391,286
UNIQUE
VISITS
PAGE
VIEWS
UNIQUE VISITORS 2,061 PAGE VIEWS 7,447
The sales department’s primary focus is to
market to convention, sports and group
meeting planners through direct sales
contacts, advertising in targeted periodicals and
attending industry events. These activities mean
“heads in beds” that generate hotel/motel tax
revenues for our community.
Twitter Followers
6,200
Facebook Followers
25,839
Instagram Followers
9,835
LinkedIn Followers
1,213
Stories
124
Positive Earned
Media Views
270,324,560
Travel Writers Hosted
2
Kennewick
Jerry Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Mark Blotz, Clover Island Inn
Pasco
Monica Hammerberg, Hampton Inn &
Suites Pasco/Tri-Cities
Vijay Patel, A-1 Hospitality
Richland
Wendy Higgins, The Lodge at Columbia Point
Andrew Lucero, Courtyard by Marriott
Tri-Cities Rivershore Enhancement Council
Tri-Cities Sports Council
Tri-Cities Wine Tourism Council
Tri-Cities National Park CommitteeDirectors of Sales
VISIT TRI-CITIES COUNCILS
MARKETING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Visitors attracted
2020 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Number of conventions, sports & group activities
$4,253,816
41
13,237
Convention and Sports visitor spending to region:
2021 & BEYOND
Future visitor spending:
Future visitors
Future conventions,meetings and sports events.
$28,221,611
110
77,04592Future conventions,
meetings and sports events booked in 2020.
BUSINESS BOOKED IN 2020
Of these 92 events booked,
38 events cancelled or
rescheduled due to COVID-19.
Future visitor spending:
$15,358,458
Visit Tri-Cities focused on print, digital
marketing, including commercials on
streaming TV, with no broadcast media buys
in 2020. Campaigns were limited due to
pandemic related travel restrictions within
the state. Tourism campaigns deployed in
2020 earned3,852,190 impressions &
11,327 click throughs
Visit Tri-Cities develops and deploys a robust
marketing plan annually, using a variety of
effective tactics to raise brand awareness of
the Tri-Cities.
Visit Tri-Cities secured CARES ACT grant money from Benton County to develop and
execute in-market advertising campaigns to encourage social distancing, use of face
coverings and safety precautions to mitigate the effects of COVID-19, improve the health of
our community and begin economic recovery.
Creatives developed and deployed
through digital, broadcast (TV &
radio) and social 9/1-12/15/2020.24
Corporate Sponsor:
Mission Support Alliance
Television & 2,398 1,773 Radio Spots
GRANTS/
MISC
4.1%
HOTEL/MOTEL
TAX
27.5%
Ex-Officios:
Marie Mosley, City of Kennewick
Cindy Reents, City of Richland
Dave Zabell, City of Pasco
Corporate Sponsor:
Washington River
Protection Solutions
2020 A YEAR IN REVIEW
JANUARY
13 Know Your Dam Facts Rally
21 Columbia River and Snake River Dams Meeting with U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse
23 Tourism Presentation to WSU-Tri-Cities Marketing Class
23 Columbia Basin College Hall of Fame Banquet
24 Visit Tri-Cities Staff Retreat
25 “Love Our Locals” – a program of Visit Tri-Cities & Tri-Cities Wine Tourism Council
29-31 Hosted TBEX (Travel Bloggers Exchange) Site Visit
30-31 Tri-Cities Legislative Trip to Olympia
FEBRUARY
19 Leadership Presentation to Leadership Tri-Cities Class XXV
20 Presented on Tourism at Tri-Cities Economic Outlook Forum
20 Published the Official Tri-Cities Visitor Guide
20 Published Great Golf Getaways Brochure
22-23 Spokane Golf & Travel Show
24 New Board Member Orientation
26-27 Hosted Planning Visit for Association of Washington Cities (AWC) and included introductions with LIGO, B Reactor Museum Association and
Port of Kennewick
27-28 Hosted representatives from Osborne Northwest Public Relations
MARCH
Presentation of the 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Plan to Pasco and Richland City Councils
1 Launched “Get Your Geek On” STEM campaign in partnership with Battelle
2 Snake River Dams Press Conference
4 Washington Wine Foundation
5 New Board Member Orientation
5 Visit Tri-Cities CEO/Board Member Collaboration Meeting
5 Published the 2019 Annual Report and Work Plan
6 New Council Member Meeting
8-10 Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Cascadia Conference, Bend, OR
12 Presented “Tourism in the Tri-Cities” to Kiwanis Club
13 Hospitality Meeting to discuss COVID-19 Challenges with Hotel and Meeting Venue Partners
17 Launched “Tri-Cities Open for Business” in partnership with TRIDEC and Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
18-19 Conducted Olympia Sales Blitz Virtual Appointments with State & Regional Meeting Planners
19 Hosted a Virtual Meeting Planner Luncheon, “Making Vitality Your Reality”
25 PSA with General Mattis to Support Local Business
26 Launched “Come on Get Your Order On” Campaign
29-31 PPE Drive to collect critical health supplies in partnership with TRIDEC and Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
APRIL
10 Launched Sports Message from Visit Tri-Cities
10 WSU Tri-Cities Beverage Management Craft Beverage/Distilled Spirits Meeting
13 First Meeting to Bring Back Gatherings of 50+ Attendees
21 Presentation of the 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Plan to Kennewick City Councils
23 Launched STEM Travel Itineraries
24 TRIDEC’s Coffee with Karl – Rebuilding Tomorrow
MAY
4 Launched of Excellence in Service Award Program
4-8 National Tourism Week
8 Launched VTC Staff Video, “Wipe It”
14 Hosted Tri-Cities Winemakers Virtual Panel
18 Launched segmented “When It Is Time Travel” tourism campaign, highlight wine country, family friendly activities and outdoor recreation.
JUNE
1 Visit Tri-Cities Staff Strategic Planning Meeting
2 Initiate Tri-Cities Open & Safe Coalition with TRIDEC and Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
3 Congressman Dan Newhouse Community Check-in Meeting
4 TRIDEC’s Coffee with Karl – Getting Ready for Phase 2
10 Unified Mask Media Event
Visit Tri-Cities CEO/Board Member Collaboration Meeting
11-12 Washington Society of Association Executives (WSAE) Virtual Annual Conference
15-16 Tri-Cities Open & Safe PPE Donation Drive
16 Port of Benton Community Leader Focus Group for Strategic Plan
20 Launched Elected Officials PSA to encourage use of face coverings and social distancing
25-26 Tri-Cities Open & Safe Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Distribution Drive
30 Meeting with Governor Jay Inslee and Press Conference
JULY
Issued RFP for the design, execution and maintenance for a fully functional and interactive website
1 Road to Recovery Press Conference
3 Tri-Cities (Benton & Franklin Counties) advanced to Modified Phase 1
3 Tri-Cities Open & Safe Coalition launched the Business Pledge
9 Launched “Social Distance” music video featuring VTC Staff
14-15 Destinations International (DI) Virtual Annual Convention
17 TRIDEC’s Coffee with Karl – Tourism & Economic Diversification
20 Announcement that the Tri-Cities will host 2021 TBEX (Travel Bloggers Exchange)
20 DMA West Virtual Leadership Summit
21 Benton City Tour with Mayor Linda Lehman
22 Port of Kennewick Downtown Waterfront Master Plan Community Group Discussion
30 Washington Hospitality Association Southwest Washington Town Hall
30 DMA West Virtual Leadership Summit
AUGUST
Tri-Cities (Benton & Franklin Counties) advanced to an enhanced Modified Phase 1
3 Launched “We Are Tri-Citians” video
3 Awarded Benton County CARES Act Community Support Program Grant
3-21 Sports ETA SportsBIZ XChange Virtual Meetings
5 DMA West Virtual CEO Summit
10 Community Leaders Luncheon with Congressman Dan Newhouse
11 Association of Washington Business (AWB) Federal Affairs Summit
12 Diversity & Inclusion Panel hosted by Tracci Dial, KNDU
13 Tourism Presentation to Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA)
24 Awarded COVID Mitigation Agreement with Benton County
24 Launched In-Market Campaign with 24 creatives in English and Spanish running on TV, radio, social media and digital platforms
25-26 Virtual CVent CONNECT Conference
SEPTEMBER
1 Battelle Announced as the Official of Champion of STEM Tourism
1 Selected Tempest to design and execute new Visit Tri-Cities website
9 Visit Tri-Cities CEO/Board Member Collaboration Meeting
16 Community Leaders Meeting with Congressman Dan Newhouse
18 Presented “Tourism in the Tri-Cities” to Kiwanis Club of Tri-Cities Industry
22 PNNL New Employee On-Boarding Presentation
23 Tri-Cities Hotel & Lodging Association
29 Washington Tourism Alliance (WTA) Brand Campaign Kick-off
OCTOBER
Tri-City Regional Hotel-Motel Commission 2021 Budget and Marketing Plan presented to Kennewick, Pasco and Richland City Councils
5-9 Washington Bike, Walk, and Roll Virtual Summit
7-10 Hosted SkyNav to film 3D/360 virtual reality video experiences
8 Washington State Tourism Conference
13 Tri-Cities Advanced to Phase 2
14 Launched tourism-focused TV Ad and Social Media Campaigns
14 Western States Virtual Expo with Washington Tourism Alliance (WTA)
14 Congressman Dan Newhouse and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Tour of Rattlesnake Mountain
19-22 Virtual TEAMS Conference & Expo
22 Washington Tourism Marketing Authority (WTMA) Annual Board of Directors Meeting
NOVEMBER
Interlocal Agreement signed by the Cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland for the increase of the TPA Assessment
6 DMA West Annual Business Meeting
10 Visit Tri-Cities Annual Meeting – 2020 in the Rearview Mirror
13 Launched Tri-Cities Region Wine Trail Pass in partnership with Bandwango
17-19 National Tour Association (NTA) Virtual Tour Exchange
19 Visit Tri-Cities Virtual FAM Tour for Meeting Professionals
19 Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Treaty Rights Meeting
20 Hospitals and Public Health Press Conference
DECEMBER
Five-year Agreement for the Promotion of Tourism with the Cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland and Visit Tri-Cities signed
7 Benton-Franklin River Heritage Foundation Annual Meeting
7 Launched Tri-Cities Elected Officials Message to Governor and Community to Safely Lift Restrictions and Re-Open Businesses
8 WSU Tri-Cities Marketing Student Tourism Research Project Presentations
8 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Meeting
15-16 Destination International (DI) CEO Summit
17 Hosted IRONMAN Feasibility Meeting with Jurisdictions/Stakeholders
Visit Tri-Cities is the only organization dedicated to promoting the entire Tri-Cities area for leisure and group travel.
Visit Tri-Cities offers a U.S. toll-free number for visitor inquiries and responds to requests for relocation, vacations,
meetings, sports and community information.
Visitor Center staff provide travel information, manage a community-wide events calendar and website, provide
information through the Visitor Center, and maintain an informational kiosk at the Tri-Cities Airport and two satellite
Visitor Centers.
Rivershore, Heritage & Eco-Tourism
The Tri-Cities Rivershore Enhancement Council (TREC) is made up of executive leaders from the cities of Kennewick,
Pasco, Richland and West Richland; Benton and Franklin Counties; the ports of Benton, Kennewick and Pasco; and Visit
Tri-Cities; and is sponsored by Bechtel National, Inc.
TREC is focused on priortization of the tasks outlined in the Rivershore Master Plan II. The Rivershore Master Plan III
outlines overarching themes for improving the Sacagawea Heritage Trail and shoreline areas including: wayfinding
signage; art, culture and heritage; viewpoints and user amenities; water oriented activities; birding and wildlife viewing;
inland linkages; and organized events.
Each of the participating jurisdictions also worked on individual projects along the shoreline and adjacent parks that will
add to the overall positive experience of visitors to the region.
Telephone
Email &
Direct Mail
PUBLICATIONS:
VISITOR GUIDE
GREAT GOLF GETAWAYS
HERITAGE AND ECO-
TOURISM CORPORATE
SPONSOR:
BATTELLE
RIVERSHORE
ENHANCEMENT
CORPORATE
SPONSOR: BECHTEL
NATIONAL INC.
In-person
Visitors
2020 VISITOR INQUIRIES
2,469 651
Now the Official Champion of STEM Tourism
Deborah Barnard, Barnard Griffin Winery
Commissioner Don Barnes, Port of Kennewick
Jerry Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Commissioner Jim Beaver, Benton County
Troy Berglund, West Richland Chamber of Commerce
Karen Blasdel, Battelle
Mark Blotz, Clover Island Inn
Washington State Representative Matt Boehnke
Gloria Boyce, Ben Franklin Transit
Washington State Senator Sharon Brown
Council Member Rich Buel, City of West Richland
Jennifer Cunnington, STCU
Karl Dye, TRIDEC
Colleen French, Department of Energy
Shae Frichette, Frichette Winery
Monica Hammerberg, Hampton Inn & Suites Pasco/Tri-Cities
Colin Hastings, Pasco Chamber of Commerce
Sandra Haynes, WSU Tri-Cities
Wendy Higgins, The Lodge at Columbia Point
Diahann Howard, Port of Benton
Commissioner Robert Koch, Franklin County
Council Member Phillip Lemley, City of Richland
Andrew Lucero, Courtyard by Marriott Richland
Brian Paul Lubanski, KAPP/KVEW TV
Lori Mattson, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Brent Miles, Tri-City Dust Devils
Maynard Plahuta, B Reactor Museum Association
Dara Quinn, Emerald of Siam
Justin Raffa, Mid-Columbia Mastersingers
Cliff Reynolds, Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Pasco
Council Member Zahra Roach, City of Pasco
Rosanna Sharpe, The REACH Museum
Steve Simmons, CG Public House & Catering
Council Member Chuck Torelli, City of Kennewick
Nikki Torres, Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Rebekah Woods, Columbia Basin College
Founded: 1969 as a non-profit organization
Staff: 10 full-time employees
Structure: Governed by a 42-member
Board of Directors
Members: 643
Websites: www.VisitTriCities.com
www.VisitTri-Cities.com
www.VisitTri-Cities.org
www.VisitTri-Cities.travel
www.TravelTri-Cities.com
www.TravelTriCities.com
www.GolfWineCountry.com
www.FriendsofOurTrail.com
Michael Novakovich, President & CEO
Kim Shugart, Senior Vice President
Hector Cruz, Vice President
Gretchen Guerrero, Director of Operations
Lara Watkins, Director of Convention Sales
Karisa Saywers, Director of Marketing
Maria Alleman, Convention Sales Manager
Chase Wharton, Business Development Manager
Justin Hawkes, Marketing Manager
Linda Tedone, Sales Administrative Assistant
Rob Roxburgh, Washington River Protection Solutions
Kathy Moore, The Hotel Group
Corey Pearson, Three Rivers Campus
Vijay Patel, A-1 Hospitality (Hotel & Lodging Representative)
Buck Taft, Tri-Cities Airport/Port of Pasco
Staci West, Bechtel National, Inc.
Ron Hue
John Raschko, Miller Mertens & Comfort, P.L.L.C.
Monte Nail
2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORSOVERVIEW
VISIT TRI-CITIES STAFF
2020 VISIT TRI-CITIES LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CHAIR
PAST CHAIR
FIRST VICE CHAIR
VICE CHAIR
VICE CHAIR
VICE CHAIR
TREASURER
LEGAL COUNSEL
CPA
Economic Development Partners
City of Kennewick
City of Pasco
City of Richland
Tri-City Regional Hotel Commission
Diamond Members ($10,000+)
Three Rivers Campus
Bechtel National, Inc.
Mission Support Alliance, LLC
Battelle
Washington River Protection Solutions
Lamb Weston
Platinum Members ($5,000–$9,999)
Ben Franklin Transit
Benton County
Benton PUD
City of West Richland
Franklin PUD
The HAPO Center
Jacobs
Port of Benton
Port of Kennewick
Port of Pasco
Gold Members ($1,000–$4,999)
Amentum
Atkins
Banner Bank
Benton-Franklion Council of Gov
Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel &
Conference Center
Best Western Premier Pasco Inn & Suites
Clover Island Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Richland Columbia
Point
Energy Northwest
Fluor Federal Services
GESA credit union
HAPO credit union
Hilton Garden Inn Tri-Cities/Kennewick
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pasco Tri-Cities
Holiday Inn Richland on the River
Lourdes Health Network
Numerica Credit Union
Quality Inn
Red Lion Columbia Center
Red Lion Hotel Pasco Airport & Conference
Center
Riverfront Hotel, SureStay Collection by Best
Western
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kennewick
Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities Community Health
Trios Health
Community Members ($185–$999)
14 Hands Winery
3 Eyed Fish Wine Bar
3 Rivers Folklife
A&A Motorcoach
AAA Washington
Abadan
Academy of Children’s Theatre
Ace Jewelry & Loan Antiques & Collectibles
Adventures Underground
Amentum
Affinity at Southridge
Aflac - Dennis Sams
AHBL
MEMBERSHIP Visit Tri-Cities member investors create the foundation for our programs
through their financial support. In turn, Visit Tri-Cities is equally
committed to promoting our members throughquality publications,
tourism marketing and advertising opportunities, referrals, educational
forums and newsletters. In 2020, Visit Tri-Cities’ membership total
reached 643.
AIA Magnum Promotions
Airfield Estates Winery
AJ’s Edible Arts
Alaska Airlines
Alexandria Nicole Cellars
Alexandria Nicole Cellars Destiny Ridge
Tasting Room
Allen Brecke Law Offices
Allied Arts Association - Gallery at the Park
Amazon.com
Amber Rose Consignment Boutique
American Association of University Women
(AAUW)
Anelare Winery
Anneliese M. Johnson, CRPC, Financial
Advisor
ANS (Alternative Nursing Services)
Anthology Event Center by Castle Catering
Anthony’s at Columbia Point
Arlene’s Flowers & Gifts
Art on the Columbia
Art Without Borders
Artmil
Arts Center Task Force
As You Wish Houses
Aspen Limo Tours
At Michele’s
Atomic Ale Brewpub & Eatery
Atomic Bowl/Joker’s Lounge & Casino
Atomic Escape Rooms
Atomic Screenprinting, Signs & Embroidery
AutoZone
AXE KPR Hatchet Range
Azteca
B & B Express Printing
B Reactor Museum Association
Badger Mountain Vineyards
Baker & Giles
Baker Boyer D.S. Baker Advisors
Bank of the West
Banner Bank Corp. & RE Loan Center
Barnard Griffin, Inc.
Baum’s
Baymont Inn & Suites
Bekins Northwest
Bella Italia
Bella Vista Apartments
Bennett Rentals
Benton City Chamber of Commerce
Benton County Fairgrounds
Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo
Benton Rural Electric Association
Benton-Franklin Council of Governments
Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Tri Cities
Real Estate
Best Western Convention Center Hotel
Kennewick
Best Western Kennewick Inn
Better Business Bureau Northwest
Big Bend Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Big River IT
Bike Tri-Cities
Bill’s Berry Farm
Bingo Boulevard
BITE at the Landing
Black Heron Spirits, LLC
Bleyhl Co-op
Blue Dolphin Car Wash & Steptoe Mini
Storage
Bob’s Burgers and Brew - Kennewick Location
Bob’s Burgers and Brew - Richland Location
Boiada Brazilian Grill
Bombing Range Brewing Company
Boys & Girls Club of Benton and Franklin
Counties
Brews Taphouse & Growler Fills
Brick House Pizza
Broadmoor RV SuperStore
Brutzman’s Office Solutions
Bud Knore Insurance
Budd’s Broiler
Buds & Blossoms Too
Burger Ranch
Burger Ranch - Pasco
Camerata Musica
Campbell & Company
Canyon Lakes Golf Course
Caribbean Golf
Cascade Natural Gas Corp
Catering To You
Cedars at Pier 1
CG Public House & Catering (was Country
Gentleman)
Chandler Reach Winery
Chapala Express
Chaplaincy Health Care
Chaplaincy Repeat Boutique
Cherry Chalet Bed & Breakfast
Chervenell Construction Company
Chuck E Cheese
Chukar Cherries
Cigar Savvy Shop, LLC
City of Kennewick
City of Pasco
City of Richland
Clearwater Square Apartment Houses
Cliff Thorn Construction, LLC
CliftonLarsenAllen LLP
CloudSigns. TV
Clover Island Marina
Col Solare Winery
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Associated
Brokers
Columbia Bank, Pasco
Columbia Basin BMX
Columbia Basin College
Columbia Basin Paper Supply
Columbia Basin Racquet Club
Columbia Basin Veterans Center
Columbia Center
Columbia Center Heights Exec. Suites
Columbia Crest Winery
Columbia Industries
Columbia Park Golf Tri-Plex
Columbia Point Golf Course
Columbia Sun RV Resort
Comfort Inn
Comfort Suites Kennewick At Southridge
Communities in Schools of Benton-Franklin
Community Concerts of Tri-Cities
Community First Bank
Community Real Estate Group
Connell Heritage Museum
Conover Insurance - Felicia Green
Conover Insurance - Tawni Gama
Corwin Ford
Cougar Cave Expresso
Country Mercantile
Country Mercantile - Richland
Courtyard by Marriott Pasco Tri-Cities Airport
Cowan Estates
Coyote Bob’s Roadhouse Casino
Coyote Canyon Mammoth Site
Coyote Canyon Winery
Craig J. Griffiths
Crazy Moose Casino
Cyber Art 509
Dallas Green Team
D-Bat Columbia Basin
Dennis Sams, AFLAC
DermaCare
Desert Food Mart
Desert Wind Winery
Devoted Builders LLC
Digital Image Tri-Cities Inc. Quality Printing
Distinctive Properties, Inc.
Downtown Pasco Development Authority
DownUnderSportFishing
DrewBoy Creative
E Benton Co. Historical Society Museum
Eastern Washington Transportation
Econo Lodge
Edith Bishel Center for the Blind and Visually
Imparired
Einan’s at Sunset
Emerald of Siam Thai Restaurant and Lounge
Entertainment Warehouse
Eritage Resort
Europa
Events at Sunset
EverStar Realty
EVM Productions
Experience 46 Degrees
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
Farmers National Company, Flo Sayre
Farmhand Winery
Fast and Curryous
FastSigns
Fat Olives Restaurant & Catering
Fidelitas Wine
Fieldstone Grandridge
First American Title
Five Guys Burgers & Fries - Richland WA
Focal Point Marketing & Multimedia
Ford Audio Services
Fort Walla Walla Museum
Franklin County
Franklin County Historical Society & Museum
Franklin County RV Park
FreshPicks WA Smoothies
Frichette Winery
Friends of Badger Mountain
Friends of Sacajawea State Park
Frontier Title & Escrow Company
Frost Me Sweet Bakery & Bistro
Fujiyama Japenese Steak House and Bar
Fuse SPC
G & S Properties
Garden Hop Pot
Garrett Electric Company, Inc.
Gesa Carousel of Dreams
Going Fishing Guide Service
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia
Goose Ridge Estate Winery
Gordon Estate Winery
Grandridge Eye Clinic
GRAZE - ‘a place to eat’
Great Harvest Bread Company
Greenies
Growing Forward Services
HALO Branded Solutions
Hamilton Cellars
Hampton Inn & Suites Pasco/Tri-Cities
Hampton Inn Kennewick at Southridge
Hampton Inn Richland
HAPO Community Credit Union
Harvey Insurance Agency
Havana Café
Heaston Thompson Vision Clinic
Hedges Family Estate
Hermiston Chamber of Commerce & Confer-
ence Center
Hightower Cellars
Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership
Historic Downtown Prosser Association
Holiday Inn Express Hermiston Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Richland
Home 2 Suites by Hilton
Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities
Homes & Land Magazine
Homewood Suites by Hilton - Richland
HoneyBaked Ham Café
Hops n Drops - Kennewick Location
Hops n Drops - Richland Location
Horn Rapids Golf Course
Horn Rapids RV Resort & Mini Mart
Hot Tamales, LLC
Huck Finn Kennels
Ice Harbor Brewing Co.
Ice Harbor Brewing Co. at the Marina
IHOP Restaurants
Image Fashions
Indian Eyes, LLC
Infinity Homes of WA
Inline Computer & Communications
Innovative Mortgage
Inter-Mountain Alpine Club
International Bigfoot Conference
iplay Experience
It’s All in the Details
J. Bookwalter
Jim Custer Enterprises, Inc.
Joe & Lety Torres
John Clement Photography
JPI Insurance Solutions
JRN Consulting, LLC
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
KAPP- KVEW Television
Kayla Pratt, Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
Keller Williams Realty
Kelley’s Tele-Communications
Kennewick Irrigation District
Kennewick School District
Kennewick Suites
KEPR (CBS)/KUNW/CW9
Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
Kickstand Tours
Kiona Vineyards and Winery
Kiska Farms Inc.
Kitzke Cellars
Kiwanis Club of Horse Heaven Hills
KNDU-TV
Kris Watkins (Lifetime Honorary Member)
La Quinta Inn and Suites
La Serena at Hansen Park
Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club
Lampson International
LCD Exposition Services
Lemon Grass
Liberty Christian School
LIGO - Hanford Observatory
Longship Cellars
Lori Middleton - Realtor Keller Williams
Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society
Lu Lu’s Craft Bar + Kitchen
Lucky Flowers
MacKay Sposito
Magills Restaurant & Catering
Magnolia Music Studio
Margaret Merrifield, MD, CCFP
Markel Properties
Market Vineyards
Martinez & Martinez Winery
Maryhill Winery & Amphitheater
Masala Indian Cuisine
McCurley Business Elite
McDonald’s Restaurant
McKinley Springs
MEIER Architecture * Engineering
Melendy Entertainment Services
Mercer Wine Estates
Merrill Lynch
Mezzo Thai Fusion
Mid-Columbia Ballet
Mid-Columbia Libraries
Mid-Columbia Mastersingers
Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre
Mid-Columbia Symphony
Middleton Six Sons Farms
Milbrandt Vineyards
Miller, Mertens & Comfort, PLLC
Minuteman Press of Kennewick
Miss Tamale
Monarcha Winery
Monte Nail, CPA P.S.
Monterosso’s Italian Restaurant
Moon Security Services, Inc.
Moonshot Brewing
Mooreshots Direct, Inc.
Motel 6 Kennewick
Motoring Services Auto Repair
My Garden Overfloweth
My Place Hotel
NARFE Employees Association
NCMI Corporation
Northwest Golfmaps
Northwest Paddleboarding
Northwet United Protestant Church
Nouveau Skin Care & Day Spa
Nuclear Care Partners
NV5
Octopus Garden
OJEDA
Pacific Shore Powersports
Pahlisch Homes
Paragon Corporate Housing
Parkview Estates
Pasco Aviation Museum
Pasco Chamber of Commerce
Pasco Golfland
Pasco Specialty Kitchen
Pay Plus Benefits, Inc.
PayneWest Insurance
Peak Mortgage
Peak Mortgage
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co
Picture Yourself
Piton Wealth
PIXELSOFT FILMS
Plateau Press, Printing • Branding • Design
Polka Dot Pottery
Power Up Arcade Bar
Preszler’s Guide Service, LLC
Pro Made Homes
PROOF Gastropub
Prosser Chamber of Commerce
Prosser Economic Development Association
Prosser Wine Network
PS Media, Inc.
Purple Star Wines
Quality Inn - Kennewick
Ranch & Home
Rattlesnake Mountain Harley-Davidson
RE/MAX Professionals
REACH Museum
Real Property Management Tri Cities
Red Dot Paintball
Red Lion Inn & Suites Kennewick Tri-Cities
Red Lion Templin’s Hotel on the River
Red Lobster
Red Mountain AVA Alliance
Red Mountain Photo Bus, LLC
Red Mountain Trails
Red Mountain Trails Winery
Restaurante El Chapala
Retter & Company, Sotheby’s International
Realty
Richland Players Theater
Richland Public Library
Richland School District
Richland Senior Association
RideNow Powersports Tri-Cities
Roads2 Travel Company
Rollarena Skating Center
Rolling Hills Chorus
Ron Hue
Roxy Theater Antiques & Gifts
RRoyal Rides
Runners of the Sage
Safeguard Printing & Promotional Products
Sage Brewing Company
Sageland Center
Sandollar Farms & Alpacas
Sandy’s Fabrics & Machines
Sandy’s Trophies, Inc.
Seattle Children’s Tri-Cities Clinic
Seoul Fusion Korean Restaurant
Shari’s Restaurant
Sheep’s Clothing
Shelby’s Floral & Gifts
Simplified Celebrations
Skippers Seafood n’ Chowder
Sleep Inn Tri-Cities
Sleeping Dog Wines
Smooth Moves, LLC
Snake River Adventures
Soap Lake Natural Spa & Resort
Solar Spirits
Spare Time Lanes
Speedy Movers
Spencer Carlson Furniture & Design
Sporthaus Northwest, Inc.
Statewide Publishing
STCU
Stevenson Advertising
Stonecrest Builders
Sugar It
Sun Willows Golf Course
Sundance Aviation
SunWest Sportwear
Super 8 Kennewick
SuperMex El Pueblo Market
Swadee Thai Cuisine
Swampy’s BBQ Sauce & Catering
Tagaris Winery
Tamastslikt Cultural Institute
Tapteal Greenway
Tapteil Vineyard Winery
TC Black
Teknologize
Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard
The Arc of Tri-Cities
The Bradley
The Children’s Reading Foundation
The Crazy Crab Place
The Edge Steakhouse & Sports Lounge
The Educated Cigar, LLC
The Endive Eatery
The Garden Tri Cities
The Grain Bin Inn
The Hotel Group
The L&W Team
The Lodge at Columbia Point
The Olive Garden
The Pita Pit
The Pub
The Rude Mechanicals
The Tip Pit
The Uptown Business Improvement District
Three Rivers Lacrosse Club
Thurston Wolfe Winery
Titan Homes, LLC
Towne Place Suites by Marriott
Toyota of Tri-Cities
Traveler Mobile Espresso
Treveri Cellars
Tri City Furnished Home Rentals
TRI•CU Credit Union
Tri-Cities Alliance FC
Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
Tri-Cities Auto Licensing
Tri-Cities Battery, Inc.
Tri-Cities Cancer Center
Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club
Tri-Cities Girls Fastpitch Softball Association
Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Tri-Cities Life
Tri-Cities Newcomers Club
Tri-Cities Prep, A Catholic High School
Tri-Cities Sunrise Rotary / See3Slam
Tri-Cities Tournament Committee
Tri-Cities Wine Society
Tri-City Americans
Tri-City Association of Realtors
Tri-City Dust Devils
Tri-City Herald
Tri-City Kart Club
Tri-City Quilters’ Guild
Tri-City Rage Semi-Pro Football Team
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Tri-City Tappers
Tri-City Water Follies Association
TRIDEC
Tri-Fun
Tucannon Cellars
Tumbleweeds Mexican Flair
Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar
U.S. Bank Tri-Cities Business Center
U.S. Linen & Uniform
United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties
Uptown Antique Market
US Army Corp of Engineers
Vanguard Cleaning Systems
Viking Homes
Vintners Lodge
Visit Lewis Clark Valley
Walker Heye Meehan & Eisinger, PLLC
Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce
Washington Hospitality Association
Washington State Railroads Historical Society
Washington State University Tri-Cities
Washington Trust Bank
Water2Wine Cruises
Wautoma Springs
West Richland Area Chamber of Commerce
West Richland Golf Course
Wet Palette Uncork & Create Studio
Wheelhouse Community Bike Shop
White Bluff’s Brewing
White Bluffs Quilt Museum
Wildhorse Resort & Casino
Windermere Group ONE
Wine Valley Golf Club
Wine Yakima Valley
WingStop - Pasco
Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities
WoodSpring Suites
WorkSource Columbia Basin
Wright’s Desert Gold
Yakama Nation Legends Casino & Legends
Casino Hotel
Yakima Federal Savings
Ye Merrie Greenwood Players
YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities
Z Place Salon & Spa
Zintel Creek Golf Club
2020 CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE MEMBERS
GOLD MEMBERS
Amentum
Atkins
Banner Bank
Benton-Franklin Council of Governments
Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel and
Conference Center
Best Western Premier Pasco Inn & Suites
Clover Island Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Richland Columbia Point
Energy Northwest
Fluor Federal Services
Gesa Credit Union
HAPO Community Credit Union
Hilton Garden Inn Tri-Cities/ Kennewick
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pasco-TriCities
Holiday Inn Richland On The River
Lourdes Health Network
Numerica Credit Union
Quality Inn Kennewick
Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center
Red Lion Hotel Pasco Airport & Conference Center
Riverfront Hotel, SureStay Collection by Best Western
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kennewick Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities Community Health
Trios Health
We acknowledge with pride and appreciation the support of our
Chairman’s Circle members. It is their extra commitment to
Visit Tri-Cities that helps us distribute our message about the
Tri-Cities and welcome guests to our area.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
City of Kennewick
City of Pasco
City of Richland
Tri-City Regional Hotel-Motel Commission
DIAMOND
Battelle
Bechtel National, Inc.
Mission Support Alliance
Three Rivers Convention Center
Toyota Arena
Toyota Center
Washington River Protection Solutions
Lamb Weston
PLATINUM MEMBERS
Ben Franklin Transit
Benton County
Benton PUD
City of West Richland
Franklin PUD
The HAPO Center
Jacobs
Port of Benton
Port of Kennewick
Port of Pasco
7130 W. Grandridge Blvd., Ste. B
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 735-8486 I (800) 254-5824
www.VisitTri-Cities.com
INCOME
3050 ꞏ City of Kennewick 224,591.00
3055 ꞏ City of Pasco 127,977.00
3060 ꞏ City of Richland 196,978.00
Total Income 549,546.00
EXPENSES
5010 ꞏ Salaries 226,237.00
5012 ꞏ 401 (k) Employer 11,112.00
5015 ꞏ Health insurance 10,201.00
5030 ꞏ Payroll Taxes 21,351.00
5035 ꞏ Accounting 10,178.00
5050 ꞏ Telephone & Toll free 2,000.00
5060 ꞏ Office Expense 9,000.00
5070 ꞏ Office/Visitor Center Insurance 2,000.00
5080 ꞏ Postage 1,500.00
5090 ꞏ Equipment upkeep 4,000.00
5092 ꞏ Vehicle Expenses 1,220.00
5095 ꞏ Capital Exp/Set Up 2,000.00
5100 ꞏ Office/Visitor Center rent 10,000.00
5105 ꞏ Legal / Professional 2,000.00
5115 ꞏ Computer/Software Lic Fee 4,000.00
5120 ꞏ Visitor Guide 60,000.00
5185 ꞏ Visitor Center 2,000.00
5200 ꞏ Tourism Development 6,000.00
5225 ꞏ Website 8,500.00
5230 ꞏ Staff Development 1,000.00
5290 ꞏ Advertising 153,247.00
5315 ꞏ Conv Travel/Exp 2,000.00
Total Expense 549,546.00
Net Income/Loss …
Visit Tri-Cities
2021 Lodging Tax Annual Budget
Corporations and Charities Division
PO Box 40234
Olympia, WA 98504
Tel 360.725.0378
06/03/2021
COLIN HASTINGS
1110 OSPREY POINTE BLVD
SUITE 101
PASCO WA 99301-5827
Registration Number: 1125688
Organization Name: GREATER PASCO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Dear COLIN HASTINGS,
Thank you for your recent submission. This letter is to confirm that the following documents have been received and successfully
filed:
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION RENEWAL
You can view and download your filed document(s) for no charge at our website, www.sos.wa.gov/ccfs
If you haven’t already, please sign up for a user account on our website, www.sos.wa.gov/ccfs to file online, conduct searches, and
receive status updates.
Additional information:
Report any changes to your information online at www.sos.wa.gov/ccfs
Make sure all solicitations include the required disclosure information as described in the Charitable Solicitations Act, RCW
19.09.100.
Submit each commercial fundraiser contract , also available online at www.sos.wa.gov/ccfs before fundraising begins.
Determine if the organization is a “trustee” as defined under the Charitable Trust Act, RCW 11.110.020. If so, it may be
subject to the Act and required to register as a “charitable trust.”
Visit the Combined Fund Drive (CFD) www.cfd.wa.gov to complete the registration process if the organization wishes to take
part in the CFD.
Please contact our office at charities@sos.wa.gov or (360) 725-0378 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Corporations and Charities Division
Office of the Secretary of State
www.sos.wa.gov/corps
Charity Renewal
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Organization Name:
GREATER PASCO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Registration Number :
1125688
Also known as Names:
Purpose/Mission of the Organization:
PROMOTION OF TRADE AND COMMERCE IN THE PASCO AREA. TO PROVIDE SERCICES TO NEW AND E
XISTING CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF PASCO
FEIN Number:
91-0375775
Federal Tax-Exempt Status:
Yes
Federal Status Type:
501(c)(6)
UBI Number:
601 128 692
Is this Charitable Organization associated with any Corporation or LLC?-
Yes
Organizational Structure:
Jurisdiction:
WASHINGTON
CONTACT INFORMATION
Organization Email:
chastings@pascochamber.org
Confirm Organization Email:
chastings@pascochamber.org
Organization Website:
www.pascochamber.org
Is Foreign Contact:
No
Country Code:
1
Phone Number:
5095479755
Ext:
Mailing Address:
Filed
Secretary of State
State of Washington
Date Filed: 06/03/2021
Effective Date: 06/03/2021
Registration No: 1125688
Name
PASCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
This document is a public record. For more information visit www.sos.wa.gov/corps Work Order #: 2021060300346598 - 1
Received Date: 06/03/2021
Amount Received: $40.00
1110 OSPREY POINTE BLVD, SUITE 101, PASCO, WA, 99301-5827, USA
Street Address:
1110 OSPREY POINTE BLVD, SUITE 101, FRANKLIN COUNTY, PASCO, WA, 99301-5827, USA
Do you use any other addresses for Solicitation -
No
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Accounting year beginning date:
09/01/2019
Accounting year ending date:
08/31/2020
Beginning Gross Assets:
$69,970.00
Ending Gross Assets:
$41,272.00
Revenue
Gross Contributions from Solicitations:
$109,246.00
Gross Revenue from All Other sources:
$293,479.00
Total Dollar Value of Gross Receipts:
$402,725.00
Expenses
Gross Expenditures from Program Services:
$319,983.00
Total Gross from All Expenditures:
$319,983.00
Percent to Program Services:
100%
FINANCIAL HISTORY
Fiscal Begin
Date
Fiscal End
Date
Begin
Assets Revenue Program
Services Expenses End
Assets
% To Program
Services
09/01/2018 08/31/2019 $98,363.00 $372,348.00 $397,304.00 $397,304.00 $69,970.00 100%
09/01/2017 08/31/2018 $12,755.00 $422,137.00 $338,817.00 $338,817.00 $98,363.00 100%
09/01/2016 08/31/2017 $956.00 $331,505.00 $318,750.00 $318,750.00 $12,755.00 100%
09/01/2015 08/31/2016 $1,957.00 $339,204.00 $337,125.00 $337,125.00 $956.00 100%
01/01/2015 08/31/2015 $39,119.00 $215,190.00 $252,353.00 $252,353.00 $1,957.00 100%
01/01/2014 12/31/2014 $36,920.00 $330,362.00 $328,902.00 $328,902.00 $39,119.00 100%
01/01/2013 12/31/2013 $22,701.00 $282,403.00 $283,961.00 $283,961.00 $36,920.00 100%
01/01/2012 12/31/2012 $17,164.00 $301,610.00 $302,072.00 $302,072.00 $26,398.00 100%
01/01/2011 12/31/2011 $62,914.00 $213,363.00 $240,796.00 $240,796.00 $35,480.00 100%
01/01/2010 12/31/2010 $94,184.00 $365,098.00 $351,788.00 $351,788.00 $30,446.00 100%
01/01/2009 12/31/2009 $95,243.00 $223,435.00 $147,167.00 $236,938.00 $21,874.00 62%
01/01/2008 12/31/2008 $86,000.00 $256,145.00 $0.00 $244,353.00 $95,243.00 0%
This document is a public record. For more information visit www.sos.wa.gov/corps Work Order #: 2021060300346598 - 1
Received Date: 06/03/2021
Amount Received: $40.00
Solicitation Comments:
Did the Organization solicit or collect contributions in WA during the accounting year reported?- Yes
l Entertainment/Special Events
Is the Organization registered to solicit outside of WA?- No
Does the Organization pay any of its officers or employees?- Yes
PERSONS ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY
Current Officers or Persons Accepting Responsibility for the Organization
FINANCIAL PREPARER
Person or Business that Prepares, Reviews or Audits Financial Information:
Type:
BUSINESS
Business Name:
BAKER & GILES
Representative First Name:
MARK
Representative Last Name:
MORRISETTE
Title:
PARTNER
Address:
10110 CHAPEL HILL BLVD, PASCO, WA, 99301-8521, USA
LEGAL INFORMATION
Do you have any Legal Actions? - No
COMMERCIAL FUNDRAISERS
Does the Organization use one or more Commercial Fundraisers to solicit contributions in WA?- No
RETURN ADDRESS FOR THIS FILING
Attention:
COLIN HASTINGS
Email:
CHASTINGS@PASCOCHAMBER.ORG
Address:
1110 OSPREY POINTE BLVD, SUITE 101, PASCO, WA, 99301-5827, USA
First Name Last Name
Colin Hastings
First
Name
Last
Name Title Phone #Address
JASON HOGUE PRESIDENT 5095479755 1110 OSPREY POINTE BLVD, SUITE 101, PASCO, WA, 99301-
5827, UNITED STATES
JOSEPH ROACH PAST
PRESIDENT 5095479755 1110 Osprey Pointe Blvd, STE 101, PASCO, WA, 99301, UNITED
STATES
This document is a public record. For more information visit www.sos.wa.gov/corps Work Order #: 2021060300346598 - 1
Received Date: 06/03/2021
Amount Received: $40.00
UPLOAD ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
Do you have additional documents to upload? No
EMAIL OPT-IN
By checking this box, I hereby opt into receiving all notifications from the Secretary of State for this entity via email only. I
acknowledge that I will no longer receive paper notifications.
SIGNATURE/ ATTESTATION
First Name:
COLIN
Last Name:
HASTINGS
Date:
06/03/2021
Phone Number:
509-547-9755
This document is a public record. For more information visit www.sos.wa.gov/corps Work Order #: 2021060300346598 - 1
Received Date: 06/03/2021
Amount Received: $40.00
Corporations and Charities Division
PO Box 40234
Olympia, WA 98504
Tel 360.725.0378
06/03/2021
COLIN HASTINGS
1110 OSPREY POINTE BLVD
SUITE 101
PASCO WA 99301-5827
Registration Number: 1125688
Organization Name: GREATER PASCO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Dear COLIN HASTINGS,
Thank you for your recent submission. This letter is to confirm that the following documents have been received and successfully
filed:
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION RENEWAL
You can view and download your filed document(s) for no charge at our website, www.sos.wa.gov/ccfs
If you haven’t already, please sign up for a user account on our website, www.sos.wa.gov/ccfs to file online, conduct searches, and
receive status updates.
Additional information:
Report any changes to your information online at www.sos.wa.gov/ccfs
Make sure all solicitations include the required disclosure information as described in the Charitable Solicitations Act, RCW
19.09.100.
Submit each commercial fundraiser contract , also available online at www.sos.wa.gov/ccfs before fundraising begins.
Determine if the organization is a “trustee” as defined under the Charitable Trust Act, RCW 11.110.020. If so, it may be
subject to the Act and required to register as a “charitable trust.”
Visit the Combined Fund Drive (CFD) www.cfd.wa.gov to complete the registration process if the organization wishes to take
part in the CFD.
Please contact our office at charities@sos.wa.gov or (360) 725-0378 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Corporations and Charities Division
Office of the Secretary of State
www.sos.wa.gov/corps
Corporations and Charities Division
PO Box 40234
Olympia, WA 98504
Tel 360.725.0378
06/03/2021
GREATER PASCO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1110 OSPREY POINTE BLVD
SUITE 101
PASCO WA 99301-5827
Registration Number: 1125688
Organization Name: GREATER PASCO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Dear GREATER PASCO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
Thank you for your recent submission. This letter is to confirm that the following documents have been received and successfully
filed:
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION RENEWAL
You can view and download your filed document(s) for no charge at our website, www.sos.wa.gov/ccfs
If you haven’t already, please sign up for a user account on our website, www.sos.wa.gov/ccfs to file online, conduct searches, and
receive status updates.
Additional information:
Report any changes to your information online at www.sos.wa.gov/ccfs
Make sure all solicitations include the required disclosure information as described in the Charitable Solicitations Act, RCW
19.09.100.
Submit each commercial fundraiser contract , also available online at www.sos.wa.gov/ccfs before fundraising begins.
Determine if the organization is a “trustee” as defined under the Charitable Trust Act, RCW 11.110.020. If so, it may be
subject to the Act and required to register as a “charitable trust.”
Visit the Combined Fund Drive (CFD) www.cfd.wa.gov to complete the registration process if the organization wishes to take
part in the CFD.
Please contact our office at charities@sos.wa.gov or (360) 725-0378 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Corporations and Charities Division
Office of the Secretary of State
www.sos.wa.gov/corps