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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 16, 2012
SUBJECT: INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS & EVENTS WORLD
ASSOCIATION AWARD PRESENTATION
BACKGROUND
The City of Grapevine has received the 2092 IFEA World Festival & Event City award
from the Festivals and Events World Association. An international panel of judges
selected Grapevine in recognition of the community leadership and ongoing, concerted
efforts/support to provide a positive local environment that is conducive to and
encourages the success and growth of festivals and events. Comments from Steven
Wood Schmader, President & CEO of IFEA World: "Festivals and events create
tremendous community and economic capital in the markets that they serve, but the
partnership with and support from the local community, at all levels, is critical to the
success and sustainability of existing festivals and events, as well as the ability of a city
to attract and encourage new events."
The honor of this award will recognize the success of current and on-going efforts by
every component of our community; to encourage continued infrastructure, policy and
process enhancements/expansion that will benefit the quality of life in Grapevine and to
assist in efforts to recruit businesses and visitors to our great city.
PW Mlns