SUBJECT:
Title
2025 Erie Balloon Festival/Balloon Glow Update with the Erie Chamber of Commerce
Department
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Julian Jacquin, Director of Economic Development & TOEURA
Pat Vero, Executive Director, Erie Chamber of Commerce
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 15 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
The 2025 Budget includes $30,000 to support the Erie Balloon Festival/Balloon Glow.
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
This issue has minimal policy implications.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Listen to the information and participate in the discussion with the Erie Chamber.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* The 2025 Erie Balloon Festival/Balloon Glow is changing from past years, with a new Balloonmeister and new logo, website, and social media presence.
* This presentation will highlight the changes planned for this year's event.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The 2025 Erie Balloon Festival/Balloon Glow is scheduled for July 11-13, from 6 - 7:30 a.m. at WCR 5/Colliers Parkway, just west of Erie High School.
The Erie Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual event, in partnership with the Town of Erie. The 2025 Budget, approved by Town Council, includes $30,000 to support this event, formalized by a Sponsorship Agreement approved annually between the Erie Chamber and Town staff.
For 2025, the Erie Chamber has attracted a new Balloonmeister, who has changed some of the event logistics from past years. The Chamber would like to present an informational update to the Town Council regarding these changes.
From the Erie Chamber:
Our Balloonmeister, Tamlyn Grace, has been a hot air balloon pilot for more than 10 years, and a commercial pilot for the last 3 years. As a pilot and event organizer, Tamlyn and her team have created a strong identity for the Erie Balloon Festival, with their new logo, website, and social media presence. They created partnerships in the community that will serve the f...
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