HomeMy WebLinkAboutCollege Station at 75!College Station
at 75!
Presented by the
Historic Preservation Committee
City Council Workshop
January 28, 2010
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More than
cake & candles!
What’s it all about?
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Dual Purpose
Celebrating the Past
Investing in the Future
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Celebrating the Past
Preserving our rich history
Educating & involving our community
Improving our quality of life
Instilling pride in our community
Promoting heritage tourism
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Investing in the Future
$30:$1 return on investment*
Texas tourism – $113 million daily*
Create promotional marketing materials
Increase jobs, businesses and property values
*Texas Historical Commission data
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Reasons to Celebrate
2013 Population: 100,000+
2013 A&M Student Population: 50,000+
NEW High School in 2012
NEW Veterans Park additions
NEW WPC Festival Area
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75th Anniversary Plans
Comprehensive city history book
Internet & media promotional package
Partnering with regularly scheduled events
Culminating event at WPC Festival Area
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Partnering
Texas A&M University & CSISD
Community Events (OPAS, Symphony, Arts Council, Sports, and more!)
George Bush Presidential Library & Museum
B-CS Convention & Visitors Bureau
B-CS Chamber of Commerce
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CS History Book
Find an author!
Update the current history book
Include community & government history
Book sales to help offset the cost
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October 19, 2013
One Big Party at WPC Festival Area
Entertainers with ties to the community
Booths, Bands and BBQ
CS departmental displays
Other community displays
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Internet & Media Package
Begin NOW: on-camera interviews of the mayors; capturing & archiving city footage
Full DVD historical movie
PSAs, sound bites, mini-movies, print ads
Promotional packet for recruitment
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Respecting the Budget
Budgeting over four years
Grants and in kind donations
Corporate sponsorships
Citizen contributions
INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE!
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…and 75 to grow on!
Presented by the
Historic Preservation Committee
Earl Apgar, Chair
Louis Hodges Anne Triche-Steen
Susan Irza Libby Vastano
Hillary Jessup Meredith Waller
James McGinnis Ernie Wright
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