Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Tourism Grant/Executive Board met Thursday at the Jamestown Civic Center.

A grant request of $5,000 was made by Thad Sankey, for the University of Jamestown UJ Basketball Shootout, to be held December18, this year, and UJ’s Harold Newman Arena, with 9- high school games , with 18 boy’s  and girls teams., including those outside of 50 miles of Jamestown.  Last year the Shootout was held with significant COVID-19 protocols in place.  This year the event structure will be adjusted in case COVID protocols  are in effect this year.  Organizers this year anticipate an increase in fan attendance from last year, adding that the UJ Shootout has become the premiere  basketball tournament for the region.   Local adverting cost are expected to be between $500 and $1,000. The economic impact is estimated at $75,000. The Board voted to grant the full  $5,000.

Frontier Village requested $5,000 for Rebranding materials.  Other funding sources include their budget, and donations.  

Searle Swedund said Ilustrator Ben Brick has been approached to bring out features for more than just a logo, to be visual stimulating, with a 3-D feel for now and in the Future.

The Board granted the full amount.