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 manages indian creek plaza in downtown caldwell through an operating agreement with the city. During 2020, the plaza held 207 events and activities drawing approximately 300,000 people. The plaza hosts events such as concert series, farmer's market, fitness activities, educational outreach, movies, family entertainment, winter wonderland, indian creek festival, and other cultural events throughout the year and a public ice skating rink during the winter months. A visitor information center is open to provide information on the surrounding community. In addition, the organization designed and implemented advertising and promotional activities to stimulate agritourism specifically through the implementation of a program called "agventure trail", recruited new businesses to the district, provided businesses with financial and promotional resources during the stay at home order, expanded the availability of fresh, local food to low-income families, and promoted retail trade and professional activities in the district and surrounding business and agribusiness community.”