Goshen County Lodging Tax Board
The purposes of the Goshen County Tourism Promotion Joint Powers Board (Board) shall be: To provide for the promotion of travel and tourism to and within the various geographic areas and economic centers in Goshen County and to facilitate and bring about broad and effective development and marketing programs; and to enhance and improve overnight and destination tourism.
The Goshen County Tourism Promotion Joint Powers Board, also known as the Goshen County Lodging Tax Board, is charged with promoting local travel and tourism. The lodging tax board implements the proposition approved by the voters of Goshen County to impose a county sales and use tax on lodging services for travel and tourism promotion.
The lodging tax board is comprised of 9 members. One member is a representative from the Wyoming Travel & Industry Coalition, Goshen County appoints three members and each municipality appoints one member.
Board of Directors
Executive Team
Chair - Sarah Chaires
Vice Chair - Marisa Johnson
Treasurer - Jennifer Lanier
Secretary - Sarita Hansen
Board Members
Dan Ellis
Jennifer Lanier
Gary Olson
Wyoming Travel & Industry Coalition
Chris Brown
Christine Hill
Minutes
Agenda
Tourism Sponsorship Program
Eligibility
Entities eligible to apply for grants must have the capability of attracting visitors to Goshen County and must have projects that will promote tourism within Goshen County.
Goals
The goals of the grant program are to attract more visitors to Goshen County, provide meaningful visitor resident interaction and positive benefits, support events that offer local, regional, and national public relations value, encourage collaboration between event producers, and promote self-sufficiency of the event.
How the Grant Program Works
Applicant will submit a completed application and provide cost estimates. Applicants have the option to present their project(s) to the Grant Committee. The Grant Program will reimburse funds based on submittal of paid receipts and a Final Report of the project within sixty days of event completion. All invoices must be marked paid.
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed and awards are made at the next Lodging Tax Board Meeting. Applications and supporting materials must be received (not postmarked) by grant consultant by noon on the following due dates:
First Tuesday of the month January, April, July and October.
Applications can be emailed, mailed (mail early to meet deadline) or hand-delivered to:
Go Goshen Visitor Center
2042 Main Street
Torrington, WY 82240
Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by appointment. For questions or more information, please contact Sandy Hoehn, Community Development Director: 307-532-3879 or email at