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Positions Open for Prowers County Lodging Panel

Positions Open for Prowers County Lodging Panel

The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill (2) positions to fill remaining terms that will expire in December of 2026 on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. Each director […]

Prowers Lodging Panel Wraps up 2023

Prowers Lodging Panel Wraps up 2023

    Members of the Prowers County Lodging Tax panel approved a funding request from Southeast Colorado All-Star Rodeo for its annual three-day competition set for the Prowers County Fairgrounds for April, 2024.  The group requested $6,000 and was funded for $3,000 for marketing expenses and contract fees. Final details for a visitor’s guide for […]

County Seeking Applicants for Lodging Tax Panel

County Seeking Applicants for Lodging Tax Panel

  The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill the remaining term of one (1) position on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel.  The term will expire in December 2024. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. […]

Two Positions Open on Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel

Two Positions Open on Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel

  The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill the remaining term of one (1) position on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel.  That term will expire in December 2024.  Another position is open on the Lodging Panel for a term which […]

Antelope Stampede Receives Lodging Tax Funds

  The 2023 Antelope Stampede will run from October 13 to the 15th in Lamar, thanks in part to the $13,000 in funding, approved by the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel recently.  The funds will be used for marketing.  Stampede organizer, Mitch Waltisperger, told the panel from 50 to 60 rooms will be rented for […]

Opening Announced on Prowers County Lodging Tax Board

Opening Announced on Prowers County Lodging Tax Board

  The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill the remaining term of one (1) position on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The term will expire in December 2024. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. […]

Positions Open on Prowers County Lodging Panel

Positions Open on Prowers County Lodging Panel

  The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill one (1) position on the nine member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. Each term is for three (3) years and will expire in December 2025. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from […]

Prowers Lodging Tax Panel Funds County Events

Prowers Lodging Tax Panel Funds County Events

    The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel approved funding for various community events during their monthly meeting, February 15th. Cindy Bennet represented two organizations at her appearance; the Sand and Sage Round-Up Concert, set for August 12th and the annual Wild West BBQ Cook-Off which will be held May 6th and 7th at Willow […]

Letter to the Editor:  Dear Residents of Prowers County:

Letter to the Editor: Dear Residents of Prowers County:

  Dear Residents of Prowers County: We would like to encourage you to use the link below or the QR Code to participate in our survey! We are working with the Colorado Tourism Office regarding the Restart Destinations Program which will help develop tourism recovery strategies and support adoption of the Colorado Tourism Roadmap to […]

Letter to the Editor:  from Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel

Letter to the Editor: from Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel

  Hello Prowers County Residents: The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel has embarked on a county-wide branding project and is working toward honing a message that best reflects our corner of southeastern Colorado and the people who call it home. In order to craft a creative and fully representative message, the Lodging Tax Panel invites […]

Lodging Panel Begins Work on Changes for Funding Requests

Lodging Panel Begins Work on Changes for Funding Requests

    Two requests for funding were tabled by the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel during their meeting on Tuesday, December 17th. The applications from the annual High Plains Snow Goose Festival and Southeast All Stars Junior High and High School Rodeo were discussed, but no action was taken mostly due to the dollar amounts […]

Lodging Panel Begins Marketing Changes

Lodging Panel Begins Marketing Changes

    The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel is employing a marketing firm, VistaWorks to help increase overnight visitors to the county by highlighting year-round attractions beyond one-time, annual events. To help clarity the practice, the Lodging Panel is mailing past and future recipients with a letter that addresses the new policy which states, “Dear […]

Lodging Panel Funds YAKS and Farm-City Banquet

Lodging Panel Funds YAKS and Farm-City Banquet

    Keep your eyes on the skies this weekend as the Lamar Municipal Airport is hosting as many as 30 YAK Red Star airplanes, members of the Pilots Association YAK event. Airport manager, Eric McSwann told the Prowers Lodging Panel board of directors, approximately 60 people will be involved in this annual event which […]

Lodging Tax Panel Meeting with County over Funding Changes

Lodging Tax Panel Meeting with County over Funding Changes

    While continuing to provide funding for mostly annual events in Prowers County, the Lodging Tax Panel is seeking a ruling from the county on developing a different marketing outlet for promoting tourism for the county at large.   The idea has received lengthier considerations over the past year in an effort to drive […]

Lodging Panel Considers Marketing/Funding Alternatives

Lodging Panel Considers Marketing/Funding Alternatives

    Since its inception, the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel has used a 2% pillow tax on motel room usage to fund advertising for specific events intended to draw visitors to the county for an overnight stay. This is a common practice used by almost every community in Colorado and neighboring states, although the […]