Executive Committee Meeting 10-15-24

Table of Contents Consent Agenda

Page

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Agenda 10-15-24

1 2 3 4 9

DMCVB Vision and Mission

Executive Committee Call to Order DMCVB Sept 2024 Board Financials

Partnership Activity Report for 8.1.2024 to 9.30.2024

Executive Committee Minutes 08-20-24

11

Legislative Update

Page

Leadership Brief

Page

7.

DMCVB Leadership Brief - NCAA Mens Final Four

12

Sales and Sports Update

Page

Crain's 40 Under 40

Page

8. 9.

Detroit's Draft Day MVP Crain's Article - Marty Dobek

13 14

President's Report

Page

10.

WE_DETROIT_EN_LR - Michelin Guide

15

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DMCVB/Visit Detroit Executive Committee Meeting

Tue. October 15, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85690593126?pwd=q85awsbcbAa0pmO70xLU4lgSLVbbWa.1 Meeting ID: 856 9059 3126 Passcode: 937426

For Governance

1. Call to Order

Dave Katz

2. Consider Resolution Approve Consent Agenda

Dave Katz

 DMCVB Financials 09-30-24  DMCVB Partnership Changes 08-01-24 through 09-30-24  Minutes of the Meeting 08-20-24

3. Consider Approve to Authorize Board Designated Funds to host NCAA Men’s Final Four , $1 Million Each, Year 2025/2026/2027 Totaling $3 Million. 4. Legislative Update, Muchmore Harrington Smalley & Associates , LLC

Sajid Zuberi

Bret Marr

5. Sales and Sports Update

Dave Beachnau

6. Crain’s 40 Under 40 Announcement

Dave Beachnau

For Information

7. President’s Report

Dave Beachnau

 Michelin Guide for Detroit Press Event

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DMCVB VISION To be the catalyst that unites partners to drive conventions and tourism development throughout the region. (Adopted by the Board of Directors June 30, 1999)

DMCVB MISSION The mission of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau is to market and sell the Detroit metropolitan region to business and leisure visitors in order to maximize economic impact. In collaboration with our partners, stakeholders and customers, our purpose is to champion the continuous improvement of the region as a dynamic and memorable tourism destination. (Adopted by the Board of Directors December 15, 1999)

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Call to Order & Consideration of Motion to Accept Consent Agenda Proposed Motion: The Items on the Consent Agenda October 15, 2024

Members

Present

Absent

1. Rod Alberts

_________

_________

2. Blair Bowman

_________

_________

3. Elliott Broom

_________

_________

4. Christine Estereicher

_________

_________

5. Kenneth Hayward

_________

_________

6. Antoine Garibaldi

_________

_________

7. Shonda Isaac

_________

_________

8. David Katz

_________

_________

9. Christina Lovio-George

_________

_________

10. Michael Montri

_________

_________

11. Patricia Mooradian

_________

_________

12. Michael Murri

_________

_________

13. John Paul Rea

_________

_________

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10/9/2024 10:08 AM

Consolidated DMCVB & DMSC Statement of Revenues & Expenses For the Nine Months Ending 9/30/2024

100 Rev Exp Summ 2024 REVexpcfB2 CMYTDB2024

CURRENT MONTH

YEAR TO DATE

%

Budget

%

Last Year

%

%

Budget

%

Last Year

%

Actual

Actual

REVENUES:

$1,984,114.24

92.66% $1,886,288.00 1.21% 25,343.00

93.49% $1,926,500.85

92.25% Assesment 0.95% Membership

$15,540,490.95

92.35% $15,237,712.00 0.68% 228,087.00 1.44% 250,922.00 5.53% 490,574.00

94.02% $14,589,101.06 1.41% 116,213.64 1.55% 804,483.33 3.03% 1,008,962.19

88.32% 0.70% 4.87% 6.11%

25,812.55 71,772.00 59,657.67

1.26% 0.00%

19,924.04 1,172.00

114,676.99 242,868.95 930,330.66

3.35%

0.00

0.06% Events, Publications & Sponsorships

2.79% 106,000.00

5.25% 140,824.15

6.74% Other Revenues

$2,141,356.46 100.00% $2,017,631.00 100.00% $2,088,421.04 100.00% Total Revenues

$16,828,367.55 100.00% $16,207,295.00 100.00% $16,518,760.22 100.00%

EXPENSES: Direct Promotional Expenses:

54,693.62 24,127.85 282,335.47 313,534.59 180,457.42 281,665.92 102,499.39

4.04% 42,050.00

3.17% 144,997.78

9.84% Fams, Events & Sponsorships 0.68% Tradeshows & Conferences

1,196,960.09 787,296.65 3,067,468.79 3,174,273.81 2,848,881.73 3,812,371.03 1,566,314.09 $16,453,566.19

6.77% 1,138,450.00 4.45% 776,750.00 17.35% 3,003,178.32 17.96% 2,902,445.75 16.11% 2,940,267.59 21.56% 3,284,279.63 8.86% 1,504,824.00 93.07% $15,550,195.29

6.78% 1,774,461.43 4.62% 604,816.58 17.88% 2,402,255.39 17.28% 3,027,385.23 17.50% 2,618,748.16 19.55% 3,151,641.48 8.96% 1,004,530.57 92.58% $14,583,838.84

11.27% 3.84% 15.26% 19.24% 16.64% 20.02% 6.38% 92.66%

1.78%

600.00

0.05%

10,091.26

20.87% 262,622.83 23.18% 272,394.95 13.34% 224,564.79 20.82% 252,728.36 7.58% 147,225.00 91.61% $1,202,185.93

19.81% 223,512.87 20.54% 269,357.23 16.94% 245,608.06 19.06% 358,649.15

15.17% Sales

18.28% Detroit Metro Sports Commission

16.67% Bureau Services

24.34% Advertising & Marketing

11.10%

98,527.14

6.69% Publications / Mkt Communications 91.65% Total Direct Promotional Expenses:

$1,239,314.26

90.66% $1,350,743.49

Other Operating Expenses:

$97,595.54 $97,595.54

7.21% $113,001.05 7.21% $113,001.05

8.52% $111,855.16 8.52% $111,855.16

7.59% Executive & Administrative 7.59% Total Other Operating Expenses

$1,096,079.84 $1,096,079.84

6.20% $1,149,416.92 6.20% $1,149,416.92

6.84% $1,022,778.86 6.84% $1,022,778.86

6.50% 6.50%

Non-Operating Expenses:

$15,930.63 $15,930.63

1.18% $10,833.00 1.18% $10,833.00

0.82% $11,136.20 0.82% $11,136.20

0.76% Depreciation

$129,101.90 $129,101.90

0.73% $97,497.00 0.73% $97,497.00

0.58% $131,965.43 0.58% $131,965.43

0.84% 0.84%

0.76% Total Non-Operating Expenses

$1,352,840.43 100.00% $1,326,019.98 100.00% $1,473,734.85 100.00% Total Expenses

$17,678,747.93 100.00% $16,797,109.21 100.00% $15,738,583.13 100.00%

$788,516.03

0.00% $691,611.02

0.00% $614,686.19

0.00% NET SURPLUS(DEFICIT)

($850,380.38)

0.00% ($589,814.21)

0.00% $780,177.09

0.00%

St Rev Exp

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Consolidated DMCVB DMSC Balance Sheets: As of 9/30/2024 9/30/2024

9/30/2023

Variance

ASSETS:

Cash Accounts

$745,405.44 13,823,881.25

$804,806.82 14,578,959.81

($59,401.38) (755,078.56) (19,029.00)

Investments

Inventory

0.05

19,029.05

Assessment

1,528,512.21

1,530,220.21

(1,708.00)

Unpaid Subscriptions Receivable - Membership & Other Allowance for Doubtful Account

536,747.61

436,108.31

100,639.30

0.00

0.00

0.00

Prepaid Expenses

1,797,184.23 $668,686.00 4,195,627.42 (3,554,731.97)

1,501,326.49 $1,342,266.00 4,624,289.82 (3,501,092.97) 1,123,196.85

295,857.74

Net Future Bureau Commitments

($673,580.00) (428,662.40) (53,639.00) (482,301.40) ($1,594,601.30)

Capital & Leasehold

(Less Accumulated Depreciation)

Net Capital Assets

640,895.45

Total Assets

$19,741,312.24 $21,335,913.54

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS:

Accounts Payable Accrued Liabilities Accrued Payroll

1,610,821.09 872,652.56 757,580.18

303,167.42 4,214,211.42

1,307,653.67 (3,341,558.86)

19,581.96

737,998.22 59,013.27

Membership

59,013.27

0.00 0.00

PPP Loan Foregiveness Liability

0.00

0.00

Total Liabilities

$3,968,753.10 $5,879,226.80

($1,910,473.70)

Fund Balance-Unrestricted

8,966,861.07

10,650,988.67 500,000.00

(1,684,127.60) 1,500,000.00 500,000.00

Future Bureau Commitments Board Designated Sports Commision 2,000,000.00 Future Bureau Commitments Board Designated DMC5V0B0,000.00

0.00

Fund Balance-Future Bureau Commitments

4,305,698.07 $15,772,559.14

4,305,698.07 $15,456,686.74

0.00

Total Net Assets

$315,872.40

Total Liabilities & Net Assets

$19,741,312.24 $21,335,913.54

($1,594,601.30)

Ratio: Total Assets to Total Liabilities

4.9:1

3.6:1

1.3:1

10/9/2024: 10:11 AM 200 Balance Sheet Summary test Ratio

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B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

BOARD CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS DETROIT METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU & DETROIT METRO SPORTS COMMISSION BUDGETED CASH FLOWS FOR 2024

ACTUAL/FORECASTS/BUDGETS Jan Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Actual

Actual

Actual

Actual

Actual

Actual

Actual

Actual

Actual

Budget

Budget

Budget

3 Beginning Cash Balance

13,205,440.83 12,716,576.81

12,295,643.70 12,324,293.12

12,238,329.13 12,061,368.71

11,684,767.12 14,281,829.39

13,268,302.87

$

14,974,749

$

16,332,892

$

16,405,676

4 5 CASH FROM: 6 ASSESSMENT 7 MEMBERSHIP

$1,258,538.46

1,219,637.08

1,581,273.24

1,605,600.03

1,915,085.34 13,167.19 3,300.00 116,831.19 2,048,383.72

1,826,269.46 14,860.32 107,116.10 258,703.12 2,206,949.00

1,945,845.52

2,126,563.03 16,563.80 19,550.00 110,642.95 2,273,319.78

1,984,114.24

$

1,852,473

$

1,661,936

$

1,312,604

8,363.47

10,166.85

11,582.56

8,260.94 2,300.00 7,203.60

15,357.88 8,745.75 72,254.65

25,812.55 71,772.00 59,657.67

22,363 70,530 35,675

26,622

30,567

8 EVENTS, PUBLICATIONS & SPONSORSHIPS

10,110.00 51,933.24

-

0

0

9 OTHER REVENUES

56,882.13

101,584.64 1,694,440.44

297,796

105,925

10 TOTAL CASH RECEIVED

1,328,945.17

1,286,686.06

1,623,364.57

2,042,203.80

2,141,356.46

1,981,042

1,986,354

1,449,096

11 12 NET CASH

14,534,386.00

14,003,262.87 13,990,084.14

13,947,657.69

14,286,712.85 14,268,317.71

13,726,970.92

16,555,149.17 15,409,659.33

$

16,955,791

$

18,319,246

$

17,854,772

13 14 DIRECT PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES: 15 FAMS, EVENTS & SPONSORSHIPS 16 TRADESHOWS & CONFERENCES

$828,442.34 157,359.01 245,407.94 252,898.38 434,055.74 285,329.01 127,877.70 2,331,370.12

14,697.35 11,883.04 263,012.50 251,409.13 200,345.78 300,315.77 78,512.78 1,120,176.35

83,556.56 5,991.51 392,403.87 395,263.77 335,269.12 493,586.32 153,503.46 1,859,574.61

71,907.17 7,321.74 334,101.07 389,504.28 240,154.81 510,500.53 152,738.30 1,706,227.90

22,446.08 15,728.61 457,654.59 337,356.05 305,870.09 535,411.90 286,087.21 1,960,554.53

356,344.82 136,620.75 308,901.54 297,197.82 215,061.75 578,403.51 211,660.06 2,104,190.25

14,460.78 15,650.25 415,592.78 420,142.44 228,498.72 230,319.04 134,116.48 1,458,780.49

27,812.55 282,519.82 249,900.15 388,216.75 544,194.54 349,219.15 147,353.87 1,989,216.83

54,693.62 24,127.85 282,335.47 313,534.59 129,924.99 281,665.92 102,499.39 1,188,781.83

$

19,605 147,564 247,536 402,388 261,392 434,350 112,525

$

13,580 41,053 260,924 516,924 189,472 799,539 98,109

$

(122,061) 25,872 659,655 199,967 547,491 518,463 226,492 2,055,880

17 SALES

18 DETROIT METRO SPORTS COMMISSION

19 BUREAU SERVICES

20 ADVERTISING & MARKETING

21 PUBLICATION / MKT. COMMUNICATION 22 TOTAL DIRECT PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES:

$

1,625,359

$

1,919,601

$

23 24 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES: 25 EXECUTIVE & ADMINISTRATIVE 26 TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES:

$122,542.71

51,374.20 51,374.20

142,828.30 142,828.30

108,681.02 108,681.02

144,891.02 144,891.02

117,976.48 117,976.48

101,309.60 101,309.60

138,308.34 138,308.34

97,595.54 97,595.54

$ $

89,137 89,137

$ $

87,990 87,990

$ $

274,981 274,981

122,542.71

27

28 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES (NET)

2,453,912.83

1,171,550.55

2,002,402.91

1,814,908.92

2,105,445.55

2,222,166.73

1,560,090.09

2,127,525.17

1,286,377.37

$

1,714,496

$

2,007,591

$

2,330,861

29 30 +/- RECEIVABLES

3,495.68

(274,488.74) (519,587.33) 494,487.49

(55,946.89) 302,821.54 118,098.46

41,235.24

62,845.20 137,931.68 (292,256.63)

(93,686.07) (850,404.25) 611,125.20

231,096.07 626,851.12 1,285,247.97

(69,994.00)

(8,300.00)

$

955,655 199,018 (40,651)

$

8,809

$

(167,439) 657,576

31 +/- PREPAID EXPENSES 32 +/- ACCRUALS & PAYABLES

(165,000.53) 683,176.95

(458,997.84) 553,317.65

688.84

(180,124.49) 858,248.61

(49,864) 165,348

(1,061,769.37)

3,796

33 +/- BANK LOAN

- - -

- -

- -

-

- -

- -

- -

- -

0

0 0

0 0

34 +/- AA & OTHER RESERVES

35 +/- FIXED ASSETS

(22,425)

(30,272)

(22,252)

36 +/- FUTURE BUREAU COMMITMENTS 37 +/- DMOC 38 +/- DEPRECIATION/LOSSES FROM LAST YEAR

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

0

0

(662)

114,431.54 636,103.64

(236,480.04) (536,068.62)

(28,361.22) 336,611.89

(29,974.69) 105,580.36

(28,418.84) (119,898.59)

(28,418.74) (361,383.86)

(28,246.60)

(28,246.60)

181,642.76 851,466.88

39 TOTAL NET CHANGES

2,114,948.56

(1,159,321.13)

1,091,597

94,022

471,019

40 41 PROJECTED NET CASH - ALL SOURCES

12,716,576.81 12,295,643.70

12,324,293.12 12,238,329.13

12,061,368.71 11,684,767.12

14,281,829.39 13,268,302.87

14,974,748.84

$

16,332,892

$

16,405,676

$

15,994,930

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DETROIT METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

ACTUAL/FORECAST 2024

1st-Quarter-2024

2nd-Quarter-2024

3rd-Quarter-2024

4th-Quarter-2024

YTD-2024

Actual/Forecast

Budget

Variance Actual/Forecast

Budget

Variance

Forecast

Budget

Variance

Forecast

Budget

Variance Actual/Forecast

Budget

Variance

Revenues

Assessment

$

4,307,860

$ 3,893,490

$

414,370

$

5,401,340

$ 5,356,615

$

44,725

$

6,059,194 5,987,607 $

$

71,587

$

5,414,714 5,319,781 $

$

94,933

21,183,107

$

20,557,493

$

625,614

Membership Revenue

$

20,654

$

76,029

$

(55,375)

$

44,588

$

76,029

$

(31,441)

$

51,846

$

76,029

$

(24,183)

$

69,210

$

76,037

$

(6,827)

186,298

$

304,124

$ (117,826)

Events, Publications & Sponsorships

$

30,085

$

10,670

$

19,415

$

110,416

$

2,500

$

107,916

$

29,468

$

77,752

$

(48,284)

$

-

$

-

$

-

169,969

$

90,922

$

79,047

Other Revenues

$

217,407

$

168,000

$

49,407

$

398,319

$

154,574

$

243,745

$

243,848

$

168,000

$

75,848

$

96,735

$

168,000

$

(71,265)

956,310

$

658,574

$

297,736

Total Revenues

$

4,576,007

$ 4,148,189

$

427,818

$

5,954,663

$ 5,589,718

$

364,944

$

6,384,355 6,309,388 $

$

74,967

$

5,580,659 5,563,818 $

$

16,841

22,495,683

$

21,611,113

$

884,570

Actual 2023 Actual-2022 Actual-2021

$ $ $

3,855,301 3,085,521 1,676,097

$ 3,881,874 $ 2,645,221 $ 1,601,885

$ $ $

(26,573) 440,300

$ $ $

5,092,912 4,223,307 2,733,632

$ 4,812,529 $ 3,745,897 $ 2,324,589

$ $ $

280,383 477,410 409,043

$ $ $

5,640,888 5,228,754 $ 5,086,742 4,069,872 $ 4,189,287 2,812,210 $

$

412,134

$ $ $

4,827,014 4,628,726 $ 5,240,942 3,377,656 $ 4,337,507 2,374,447 $

$

198,288

19,416,115 17,636,512 12,936,523

$ $ $

18,551,883

$

864,232

$ 1,016,870 $ 1,377,077

$ 1,863,286 $ 1,963,060

13,838,646 3,797,866 $ 9,113,130 3,823,393 $

74,212

Actual-2020

$

3,448,633

$ 3,448,633

$

-

$

1,633,364

$

514,384 1,118,980 $

$

2,003,446 1,278,277 $

$

725,169

$

2,501,698 2,354,693 $

$

147,005

9,587,141

$

7,595,987 1,991,154 $

Actual-2019

$

3,776,886

$ 4,012,375

$ (235,489) $

4,682,371

$ 4,730,937

$

(48,566)

$

5,087,339 5,361,315 $

$ (273,976) $

4,503,540 4,590,367 $

$

(86,827)

18,050,136

$

18,694,994

$ (644,858)

Actual-2018

$

3,863,181

$ 3,927,050

$

(63,869)

$

4,552,546

$ 4,673,991

$ (121,445) $

5,301,631 4,968,955 $

$

332,676

$

4,912,761 4,430,467 $

$

482,294

18,630,119

$

18,000,463

$

629,656

Actual-2017 Actual-2016 Actual-2015 Actual-2014 Actual-2013 Actual-2012 Actual-2011 Actual-2010

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,701,622 3,416,729 3,160,313 2,995,995 2,619,150 2,627,968 2,293,556 2,038,457

$ 3,660,285 $ 3,255,122 $ 3,145,796 $ 2,771,317 $ 2,570,315 $ 2,490,920 $ 2,099,610 $ 2,102,747

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

41,337

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

4,405,687 3,997,145 3,738,328 3,390,843 3,110,541 2,938,240 2,562,495 2,315,060

$ 3,838,439 $ 3,887,862 $ 3,560,384 $ 3,258,737 $ 3,026,387 $ 2,686,940 $ 2,384,516 $ 2,297,943

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

567,248 109,283 177,944 132,106 84,154 251,300 177,979 17,117

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

4,796,440 4,649,022 $ 4,410,752 4,513,614 $ 4,260,540 4,126,067 $ 3,929,588 3,629,929 $ 3,517,742 3,373,296 $ 3,218,211 3,089,312 $ 2,990,593 2,734,083 $ 2,665,342 2,555,984 $

$

147,418

$

4,444,939 4,149,303 $ 4,233,640 3,822,383 $ 4,055,153 3,568,319 $ 3,775,947 3,265,215 $ 3,274,615 3,032,442 $ 3,150,601 2,714,543 $ 2,887,778 2,499,322 $ 2,520,318 2,374,742 $

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

295,636 411,257 486,834 510,732 242,173 436,058 388,456 145,576

17,348,688 16,058,266 15,214,334 14,092,372 12,522,048 11,935,020 10,734,422 9,539,177

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

16,297,049 1,051,639 $

161,607

$ (102,862) $

15,478,981 14,400,566

$ $

579,285 813,768

14,517 224,678 48,835 137,048 193,946 (64,290)

$ $ $ $ $ $

134,473 299,659 144,446 128,899 256,510 109,358

$ $ $ $ $ $

12,925,198 1,167,174 $

12,002,440 10,981,715

$ $

519,608 953,305

9,717,531 1,016,891 $

9,331,416

$

207,761

Direct Promotional Expenses

Fams, Events & Sponsorships

$

649,295

$

622,050

$

27,245

$

464,776

$

374,050

$

90,726

$

81,623

$

142,350

$

(60,727)

$

413,462

$

409,850

$

3,612

1,609,156

$

1,548,300

$

60,856

Tradeshows & Conferences

$

305,328

$

298,350

$

6,978

$

159,849

$

229,000

$

(69,151)

$

298,670

$

249,400

$

49,270

$

261,712

$

264,500

$

(2,788)

1,025,559

$

1,041,250

$

(15,691)

Sales

$

1,075,564

$

986,509

$

89,055

$

1,062,512

$ 1,052,009

$

10,503

$

942,053

$

964,849

$

(22,796)

$

920,999

$

882,003

$

38,996

4,001,128

$

3,885,370

$

115,758

Detroit Metro Sports Commission

$

968,898

$

930,195

$

38,703

$

1,036,079

$ 1,050,968

$

(14,889)

$

1,089,339

$

918,852

$

170,487

$

760,999

$

762,998

$

(1,999)

3,855,315

$

3,663,013

$

192,302

Bureau Services

$

1,107,566

$ 1,130,584

$

(23,018)

$

786,582

$

772,388

$

14,194

$

975,203 1,037,407 $

$

(62,204)

$

632,710

$

651,654

$

(18,944)

3,502,062

$

3,592,033

$

(89,971)

Advertising & Marketing

$

1,239,257

$ 1,081,111

$

158,146

$

1,599,795

$ 1,482,134

$

117,661

$

840,498

$

733,163

$

107,335

$

993,505

$

926,659

$

66,846

4,673,055

$

4,223,067

$

449,988

Publication & Mkt Communications

$

549,490

$

567,786

$

(18,296)

$

633,307

$

502,965

$

130,342

$

438,220

$

429,088

$

9,132

$

475,226

$

468,418

$

6,808

2,096,243

$

1,968,257

$

127,986

Total Direct Promotional

$

5,895,398

$ 5,616,585

$

278,813

$

5,742,901

$ 5,463,514

$

279,387

$

4,665,607 4,475,109 $

$

190,498

$

4,458,613 4,366,082 $

$

92,531

20,762,519

$

19,921,290

$

841,229

OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

Executive & Administrative

$

435,645

$

432,568

$

3,077

$

377,321

$

374,109

$

3,212

$

351,473

$

338,082

$

13,391

$

422,756

$

384,177

$

38,579

1,587,195

$

1,528,936

$

58,259

Total Other Operating Expenses

$

435,645

$

432,568

$

3,077

$

377,321

$

374,109

$

3,212

$

351,473

$

338,082

$

13,391

$

422,756

$

384,177

$

38,579

1,587,195

$

1,528,936

$

58,259

NON-OPERATING EXPENSES Depreciation

$

42,296

$

39,624

$

2,672

$

15,687

$

39,624

$

(23,937)

$

42,427

$

39,624

$

2,803

$

42,540

$

39,624

$

2,916

142,950

$

158,496

$

(15,546)

Total Other Expenses

$

42,296

$

39,624

$

2,672

$

15,687

$

39,624

$

(23,937)

$

42,427

$

39,624

$

2,803

$

42,540

$

39,624

$

2,916

142,950

$

158,496

$

(15,546)

Total All Expenses

$

6,373,339

$ 6,088,777

$

284,562

$

6,135,909

$ 5,877,247

$

258,662

$

5,059,507 4,852,815 $

$

206,692

$

4,923,909 4,789,883 $

$

134,026

22,492,664

$

21,608,722

$

883,942

Surplus (Deficit)

$

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$ (1,940,588) $

143,256

$

(181,247)

$

(287,529)

$

106,282

$

1,324,848 1,456,573 $

$ (131,725) $

656,751

$

773,935

$

(117,184)

3,019

$

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$

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Partnership Activity Report for 8/1/2024 to 9/30/2024

New Partner(s)

IP#

Partner Name

Annual Dues

8 New Partner(s) $1672.00

36874

All Pro Color

$425.00

46410

Complete Image Manufacturing

$225.00

46150

Halie & Co. LLC

$0.00

36848

Holiday Inn Express - Novi

$225.00

46355

Pixel-Vue LLC

$225.00

45430

Sugah Please Coffee House

$0.00

39052

Tru by Hilton - Troy Detroit

$372.00

45798

Willwork Global Events

$425.00

Cancelled Partner(s)

IP#

Partner Name

Cancel Code

Annual Dues

25 Cancelled Partner(s) $1,100.00

14799

Accessible Van Rentals of Michigan

outofbiz

$425.00

45673

Boulder's Bistro & Brew

outofbiz

$0.00

38974

MotownBNB

No Interest/Value

$450.00

38289

Nathan's Deli

outofbiz

$225.00

25 Cancelled Partner(s) $0.00

38925

37th Shield Library, The

outofbiz

$0.00

38590

Alter Ego Boutique 313

outofbiz

$0.00

38659

Bird Bee

outofbiz

$0.00

38588

CDK Kreative Kreations

outofbiz

$0.00

38241

Cornerstone Barrel House / Whiskey Disco

outofbiz

$0.00

15631

Edison's

outofbiz

$0.00

44661

Great Lakes Burger and Pizza Bar

outofbiz

$0.00

38619

Hangovers Lounge

outofbiz

$0.00

37344

Moosejaw

outofbiz

$0.00

38901

Nomad Grill, The

outofbiz

$0.00

36969

O'Henry's Restaurant & Squire’s Pub

outofbiz

$0.00

44442

Pizza Cat Max

outofbiz

$0.00

38804

Pure Detroit - TCF Center

outofbiz

$0.00

38533

Red Dunn Kitchen

outofbiz

$0.00

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Partnership Activity Report for 8/1/2024 to 9/30/2024

39118

Selfie Museum

outofbiz

$0.00

44662

Shorty Bell's Pizza Pies

outofbiz

$0.00

33965

Ten Eyck Tavern

outofbiz

$0.00

45936

The M Den

outofbiz

$0.00

39085

Vibe Ride

outofbiz

$0.00

38006

White House Detroit, The

outofbiz

$0.00

25 Cancelled Partner(s)

38811

Press Room Cafe and Market

outofbiz

$0.00

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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Consent Agenda

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DMCVB Executive Committee August 20, 2024 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. In-person/Via Zoom Page 1 of 1

Meeting:

DMCVB ( Visit Detroit ) Executive Committee

Date:

August 20, 2024

Chair:

David Katz

Attending :

B. Bowman; E, Broom; C. Estereicher; A. Garibaldi; C. Lovio-George

Absent:

R. Alberts; K. Hayward; S. Isaac; M. Montri; P. Mooradian; M. Murri; J.P. Rea

Guest:

Adam Sacks, Tourism Economics

Staff:

C. Molinari; S. Zuberi; D. Beachnau; A. Randon

Chairman Katz called the meeting to order at 11:30 A.M. 1. The first item of business was consideration of a motion to approve the Consent Agend a, including DMCVB Financial Reports July 31, 2024; DMCVB Partnership Changes June 1, 2024, through July 31, 2024; and the Minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting April 16, 2024. The motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by A. Garibaldi and seconded by B. Bowman. Committee Decision Made: The Consent Agenda Unanimously Approved . 2. The next item of business was a report by Adam Sacks , President & CEO, Tourism Economics, on the State of the Economy Future Forecast. 3. The next item of business was the audit report presented by Chairman of the Visit Detroit Audit Committee, B. Bowman. He reported that Alan C. Young & Associates will be issuing an unmodified opinion on the December 31, 2023, Financial Statements. The next item of business was the Sales and Sports update presented by D. Beachnau. 5. The next item of business was the President’s Report by C. Molinari on the 2025 Vision; Assessment Adjustment Campaign; JLL Development Study and the Marketing & Media Update. 6. The next item of business was to consider a motion to adjourn the business of the meeting having been concluded. 4.

Committee Decision Made: Resolution to Adjourn Unanimously Approved

Leadership Brief

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DMCVB Leadership Brief

Issue: Visit Detroit has committed to substantial hospitality elements to host the NCAA Men’s Final Four in 2027. These include facility costs, City of Detroit Services, marketing, transportation, staging, etc. A budget is being created and will be reportable to the Board of Directors. Recommendation: That the DMCVB Board of Directors authorize creation of a Designated Fund and line item within the Annual Budget solely for the purpose of hosting the NCAA Men’s Final Four in 2027 at a level sufficient to cover all or most of the expenses incurred for this event.

Proposed Motion: The Board of Directors Authorizes creation of a designated NCAA Men’s Final Four Hosting Fund and approves deposits up to $1 Million Annually 2025, 2026 & 2027 from DMCVB income.

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Crain's 40 Under 40

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President's Report

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WELCOME TO DETROIT

Getting to Detroit ......................................................................................... 3 Unmissable ............................................................................................................ 4 Our Top Picks ..................................................................................................... 6 Detroit in Four Days .................................................................................. 8 Detroiters, and Proud! ....................................................................... 10

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Getting to Detroit Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)

By Ride-Hailing Lyft and Uber are very popular. Prices vary according to request. By Cab Reckon on a journey of between 30 and 45 minutes depending on the time of day, and a minimum fare of $70. Getting There by Train or Bus Amtrak Station – 11 W. Baltimore Ave - t +1 800 872 7245 – www.amtrak.com. The station is close to New Center and Woodward Ave, from where you can access the Q Line ( T p. 123) . The Wolverine train connects Chicago to Pontiac via Detroit (approx. 5 hr). Greyhound - 1001 Howard St - www. greyhound.com. The bus station is in Corktown, close to Downtown by taxi. The country’s largest long-distance bus network takes you from Chicago to Detroit in a little over 4 hours. Finding Your Way Around The central axis which determines whether addresses are in compass direction E. (East) or W. (West) is on Woodward Avenue ( T p. 18) . Getting Around The city center has an elevated transport system ( DPM - Detroit People Mover ) and a streetcar system ( Q Line ), both free of charge. T p. 123.

Detroit Airport is located 23 miles southwest of the city center. t 734 247 7678 - www.metroairport.com. Both the Evans Terminal and the McNamara Terminal serve international flights and are connected by train. To leave the airport, follow the “Ground Transportation” signs. Getting to the City Center The airport has no direct links to the city center either by the People Mover or by train. By Bus SMART - www.smartbus.org. Bus 261 to Rosa Parks Transit Center (Downtown) via Dearborn ($2 - 55 min. approx. - 1 bus/hr, from 5am to 10:30pm approx.). By Shuttle www.shuttlefinder.com - This site compares prices of collective or individual shuttles by day, time, and number of passengers. Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) – t 517 333 0400 - rtamichigan.org. Direct link between the airport (McNamara Terminal or Evans Terminal) and Downtown (adjacent to 1119 Washington Blvd). 16 round trips/day between 3:30am and 11pm, $6 online booking, $8 on-site.

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OUR TOP PICKS

Our Top Picks Þ Stroll along the Riverfront. Especially in fine weather! And stop for a break in one of the parks lining the long promenade on the banks of the Detroit River. Get a coffee, hire a bike, catch a concert: there are so many Whitney's place. His opulent residence, a testament to the glamor of the past, has been converted into an elegant restaurant. See p. 85 . Þ Join the crowds to chase out the red dwarf. Every year in March, Detroiters put on a big and joyful costumed parade to drive this evil creature, the “Nain Rouge” (red dwarf) out of the city, a legend from the time the French were in charge. See p. 126. things to do. See pp. 18 and 58 . Þ Dine in the home of a timber magnate. In this case, at David

Þ Bounce to the techno beat. It's only natural that Detroit, the birthplace of the genre, should have its own techno museum. Exhibit 3000 is the only one of its kind today. Discover it in the company of those who have forged its history: the guides are famous DJs! See p. 54 . Þ Go exploring the murals. The city is a gigantic treasure trail for street art enthusiasts, and there’s something to marvel at on practically every street corner! And don't forget the spiritual godfather of today's street artists: Diego Rivera’s cycle at the Detroit Institute of Arts. See pp. 26, 38, 50, and 148. Þ Get down to the market. Eastern Market, of course! The entire neighborhood moves to the rhythm of this semi-covered market, which has been operating since the late 19th century. Every Saturday, producers from the region come to tour their harvest, flowers, gourmet foods, honey, and other delicious fare. The murals and goings-on in the surrounding streets all add to the neighborhood's great atmosphere. See p. 36 . Þ Admire the features of the Downtown buildings. Midway between the structures of Chicago and those of New York, Detroit’s skyscrapers are an impressive testament to its former prosperity. See p. 27 .

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In blue, the Detroit Lions.

Þ Dive into the deep. The Belle Isle aquarium, the oldest in the country, may not be very large, but the original tiles and mosaics are resplendent in this magnificent Beaux-Arts-style building. See p. 60 . Þ Visit a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The one he built for Sara and Melvyn Smith, in Bloomfield Hills, in his Usonian style. The fulfillment of a dream for its sponsors. See p. 68 .

Þ Watch a show. Preferably in a magical place full of history such as the Fisher Theatre or the Fox Theatre, two performance venues from the Roaring Twenties with magnificent decor. See pp. 30, 98, and 100 . Þ Enjoy a tipple on a rooftop. Kamper’s, at the top of the magnificent Book Tower, promises stunning views, delicious cocktails, and mouthwatering tapas. See p. 101 . Þ Cheer on one of the city’s teams. The Lions (American football), Tigers (baseball), Pistons (basketball), and Red Wings (ice hockey) all play in city center stadiums to the delight of their fans. See p. 31 .

Þ Shop til you drop. Don’t think of Detroit as a shopping destination? Well, you'd be wrong! Tempting purchases are everywhere! Items on offer are always original, and designed or made locally: creations by Cranbrook students, Pewabic pottery, Pingree leather goods, Lip Bar make-up, Carhartt clothing, Shinola watches, cutting-edge techno vinyl... the list is endless. See p. 94.

Þ Tuck into local specialties. Don't leave without trying the

rectangular pizza and the Coney dog which they make here like nowhere else! See pp. 80 and 82 .

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DETROIT IN FOUR DAYS

Detroit in Four Days Day 1 � Morning

or at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Louie’s Ham & Corned Beef (p. 84) . � Afternoon Explore the ever-changing New Center and Milwaukee Junction, and don't miss the Motown Historical Museum (p. 56) , devoted to the music that put Detroit on the music map. Consider yourself a petrolhead? Go and see the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, the manufacturer’s second historic plant (p. 52). Or more a technohead? Get down to Exhibit 3000 (p. 54) . Depending on the time of day, grab a coffee at Milwaukee Café (p. 92) , a cold beverage at Kiesling, (p. 93) , or a meal at Baobab Fare (p. 85) . � Evening Attend a show in Foxtown or a sport's match (p. 31) —great atmosphere guaranteed! Day 3 � Morning Stroll along the Riverfront before taking a cab to Grosse Pointe, where you can admire the tastes of Edsel Cranbrook Educational Community North of Detroit, this complex dedicated to art, design, and science is an architectural wonder. A place to visit in high season when the various houses are open to the public (p. 64) .

Discover Downtown (p. 18) starting on the banks of the Detroit River. Gaze skyward to admire the details of the skyscrapers, and explore the alleyways and art galleries. � Midday Devour a pizza or a Coney dog, two specialties that make Detroiters very proud (pp. 80 and 82) ! � Afternoon Take the Q Line to the Detroit Institute of Arts (p. 46). � Evening Make a beeline for Kamper’s (p. 101) to sip a glass of something and snack on tapas. You’re in techno city, so head to the TV Lounge club (p. 99) , for example. If that’s not your jam, catch live music at Aretha’s Jazz Café (p. 98) . Day 2 � Morning On Saturdays (and Sundays in high season), spending your morning at Eastern Market is a must (p. 36) ! Stroll around the market halls to discover the local produce and have a coffee at Germack (p. 91) where you can buy dried fruit, tea, and freshly roasted coffee. Follow our short tour of the neighborhood’s murals (p. 38) , and set out to discover even more! � Midday Grab a bite to eat at a market stall

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The rooftop at Kamper’s (Roost Hotel) for a breathtaking vista.

Day 4 Head for Dearborn where you can spend the day exploring The Henry Ford (p. 70) which houses The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village where buildings from all over the country have been reconstructed, and the Ford Rouge Factory, the only American automotive factory you can visit. It's easy to find a place for lunch while you're there. � Evening Take a look at what has become of the former Michigan Central station (p. 34) , then go for a drink and dinner in Corktown, where you’ll find some great breweries and distilleries (p. 90) .

and Eleanor Ford (p. 62) on a visit to their English-style mansion. � Midday Return to Midtown for lunch. � Afternoon Visit one of the district's museums: the Historical Museum or that dedicated to the history of African-Americans (p. 44) . Take the time to stroll around the shops at W. Canfield St. � Evening Time for some fine dining Downtown, in a restaurant such as Parc, Savannah Blue, or Table No. 2 (pp. 78–81) , or perhaps a wilder evening in a bar like D'Mongos Speakeasy (p. 98) or SPKRBOX (p. 89) : coffee shop by day, club by night!