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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Redding public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Small Business Support and Government Contracting
The Small Business Development Center's Quinton Gaddy promoted two free events: a venture conference at Turtle Bay and the NorCal Procurement Fair, where one local couple landed $750,000 in government contracts last year.
Shasta Supermodo RFP and Civic Center RFP
The motorsports club got its lease back but can't book races or recruit members while waiting on the city's RFP process, and asked the council to speed things up.
Ironman 70.3 Northern California Race
The city would spend $95,000 this year (and more in later years) supporting an Ironman race expected to draw 1,000+ racers and about $345,000 in hotel tax. Council tabled it until the budget picture is clearer, despite warning that delay could kill the deal.
Tourism marketing strong; TOT revenue growing
Visit Redding reported hotel revenue of $63 million so far this fiscal year, growing TOT collections, and a unified tourism brand with the Tourism Marketing Group. Ironman in August is expected to draw about 1,500 athletes.