Dauphin county commissioners held budget hearings for the proposed 2014/2015 county budget in late November, the commissioners scheduled Hotel Tax grant applications as part of the budget process.

Take a look at our exclusive videos of the applicants presenting to the commissioners.

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Archive video November 21, 2014.

Harrisburg Stampede.

A 50K ask to activate a regional broadcast package with Comcast sports network.

Broadcast 3 home and 3 away games.

A message from President/GM Marques Colston.

The Stampede brand has grown significantly in the last three years, as the premier professional football organization in the region we are primed for significant growth.

The commissioners awarded $42,500 to the Harrisburg Stampede on December 17th, on December 30th team operations were suspended.

Statement from President/GM Marques Colston. December 30, 2014.

Harrisburg Stampede Professional Indoor Football.

“It is with great sadness today that I’ve had to inform the players, staff and coaches of the Harrisburg Stampede that after careful thought and deliberation with advisors and confidants, I have made the difficult decision to suspend all current operations of the Harrisburg Stampede.

Unfortunately, due to the ever-changing economic landscape it has become increasingly difficult to continue operations. This is a decision that I deeply regret having to make at this time, as I realize the impact it has on the many people that have worked tirelessly and with great determination to make this venture a success.

I am proud of all that this organization has accomplished over the last three years. Of the many highlights, including our 2013 league championship, we are most proud of our ability to affect positive change within the Greater Harrisburg community through our outreach efforts. Harrisburg has always been, and will continue to be, the place I call home, and I plan to continue to fulfill a mission to give back.

This organization is proud to play in a region with such a strong football background. We will be available to cooperate and provide resources to the PIFL as they work to develop an alternative solution.

In closing, I wish to thank those fans that have supported the Stampede, as well as our corporate partners. Lastly, to those that worked so hard, I extend my heartfelt thanks and admiration for your efforts.”

Very Sincerely, Marques Colston

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Harrisburg heat - modernize farm show scoreboard.

It's all about modernizing the scoreboard.

The commissioners awarded the Heat a hotel tax grant of $42.500

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Archive video September 26, 2012.

Dauphin county commissioners vote to award the Heat 100,000 dollars for a new scoreboard at the Pa Farm Show.

The Dauphin county commissioners awarded the Heat a $50,000 hotel tax grant on September 11, 2013.

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The National Rifle Association.

The 2014 show had 23 percent growth over the previous largest show, part of the grant money will be used for advertising, and police protection.

George Hartwick - there were some individuals who were critics asking why are you making this investment, why are you increasing the grant.

On December 17th Dauphin county commissioners awarded the NRA a hotel tax grant of 63,750 dollars.

On December 18th the NRA held a press event announcing a $50,000 donation (Police car) to the City of Harrisburg.

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Hotel Tax Grants awarded by Dauphin county commissioners on December 17th 2014.

EE. 2015 Tourism Grants (1%):

1. Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau - $400,000

2. Dauphin County Parks & Recreation - $300,000

3. Dauphin County Economic Development Corporation - $250,000

4. Big 33 - $90,000

5. Whitaker Center - $75,000

6. Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC - $68,000

7. Harrisburg City Islanders - $63,750

8. National Rifle Association of America - $63,750

9. National Civil War Museum - $63,750

10. Harrisburg Heat - $42,500

11. Harrisburg Stampede - $42,500

12. Historical Society of Dauphin County - $42,500

13. Jump Street - $36,000

14. Invica, LLC - $30,000

15. PA National Horse Dhow - $27,000

16. Chinese Cultural & Arts Institute - $25,000

17. Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society, Inc. - $23,220

18. Northern Dauphin Revitalization Project - $22,603.50

19. High School Sports Live/The Three Star Foundation, Inc. - $23,000

20. Big 26 - $20,000

21. Central PA Friends of Jazz - $18,000

22. Dauphin County Economic Development Corporation - $15,000

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FF. 2015 Tourism Grants (2%):

1. Modern Transit Partnership - $40,000

2. Harrisburg Symphony Association - $13,500

3. Central Penn Figure Skating Club - $13,500

4. The Three Star Foundation, Inc. - $10,800

5. Dauphin County Economic Development Corporation - $10,000

6. Dauphin County Parks & Recreation (Lykens Glen Fish Nursery) - $9,000

7. Youth Step - $9,000

8. Hershey Jr. Bears - $9,000

49. Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District - $9,000

10. Township of Derry Industrial & Commercial Development Authority - $9,000

11. The Capital Region Association of Irish & Celts - $9,000

12. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Central PA - $5,000

13. Gratz Fair Association - $5,000

14. Ned Smith Center - $5,000

15. African American Chamber of Commerce of Central PA - $5,000

16. The Foundation for Enhancing Communities/Linglestown 250th Anniversary Committee - $5,000

17. Penn State University-Harrisburg - $5,000

18. 19th District Convention Corp. - $5,000

19. Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society - $5,000

20. Harrisburg Young Professionals - $5,000

21. PA Association of Travel & Tourism - $5,000

22. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central PA - $5,000

23. Hershey United Lacrosse Association - $4,000

24. Handles Entertainment - $3,000

25. Hamm Camp, Inc. - $2,000

26. Robert M. Jackson Veterans Center, Inc. - $2,000

27. Millersburg Borough - $2,000

28. Friends of Fort Halifax Parks, Inc. - $2,000

29. Millersburg Borough - $2,000

30. Millersburg Borough - $1,000

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Article updated to include 2014 Hotel Grants.