Destination Caldwell Inc

“The tax return will be reviewed by the ceo and treasurer.”

“The organization does a periodic review to ensure compliance with the conflict of interest policy including reviewing compensation agreements for reasonableness as well as other arrangements, partnerships, and agreements.”

“Governing documents and financials are available upon request.”

“The corporation is organized for the non-profit purposes of educating the residents and visitors to the city of caldwell and surrounding area about the diverse culture, educational, scientific, civic, and athletic attractions and events available to the public in caldwell and the surrounding area; lessening the burdens of government by maintaining certain public buildings, monuments, or works; and by providing information, advice, and assistance to the residents of, and visitors to, the city of caldwell and surrounding area regarding issues related to tourism, including directions, transportation, and safety; enhancing the visitor resident experience in the city of caldwell and surrounding area through activities consistent with charitable purposes including educational programs, organization of cultural activities for the public in the city of caldwell and surrounding area, research, conferences, seminars, and other dissemination of information related to tourism, tourism economics, and destination development.”

“The organization promotes and programs indian creek plaza in downtown caldwell through a management agreement with the city. Indian creek plaza provides business access, public seating and splash pads, and hosts events such as a weekly concert series and farmer's market during the summer season, indian creek festival, winter wonderland, as well as other family entertainment, cultural events and educational outreach programs throughout the year. The plaza is transformed into a public iceskating rink during the winter season. During 2024, the plaza hosted over 300 programmed days of activities, 17 signature events with attendance totaling approximately 367,000 people. The plaza also served 37,000 skating patrons during the year. A welcome center is open during events to provide information about the community's offerings.”

“The organization administers the downtown caldwell business improvement district with such support including the operations, promotions and programming for indian creek plaza, special projects, beautification/ increased cleanliness efforts, and marketing/promotion for the overall district. Many of the events held on the plaza support the promotion of economic development. In addition, the organization promoted new and existing businesses within the district, provided businesses with promotional resources, and promoted retail trade, and professional activities in the district and surrounding community. In partnership with the city of caldwell, the organization managed a public "wayfinding" business directory and district map project to further enhance and promote accessibility and economic development within the district.”