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 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.
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.
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
Photo/Natalie Cake file.
Article updated to include 2014 Hotel Grants.