RISD staff outline $400K–$500K marketing proposal to recruit students; 75 new students would cover a $450K campaign District staff presented results of an RFP and a proposed awareness campaign to recruit, retain and recover students; vendors estimated a first‑year investment of $400,000–$500,000 and staff said a $450,000 effort would need about 75 net new students to break even on local revenue.

A bold new marketing strategy from RISD could bring in 75 students to break even on a $450K campaign—are they ready for the challenge?

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San Benito supervisors table CFD annexation for new subdivision amid concerns over fee calculations After extended questioning about fee methodology and reliance on a 2018 fiscal-impact baseline, the Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to table a request to annex a new subdivision into a Community Facilities District (CFD); staff had presented an assessment of $1,785.70 annually per unit.

San Benito supervisors have put the brakes on a controversial annexation request after serious doubts about fee calculations and the accuracy of post-pandemic cost assessments.

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City Council to Invest $70M in Hotel Project by Year-End City Council confirms $70 million hotel investment scheduled for disbursement this year.

Indianapolis is on the brink of a financial turnaround, with a $70 million hotel investment set to reshape the city’s future.

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Monroe in Downtown Kansas City completes renovation amid COVID challenges Monroe successfully renovates despite challenges posed by peak COVID times.

Green Bay is tackling its housing crisis head-on, drawing lessons from successful renovations in other cities while seeking innovative solutions for affordable living.

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Will County unveils long range transportation plan aimed at post-pandemic recovery County updates transportation strategy to address growth and COVID-19 impacts

Will County is set to revolutionize its transportation landscape with a new plan designed to adapt to post-pandemic growth and shifting trends.

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Community Theater Boosts Programming and Engagement Post COVID Recovery Community theater increases programming and audience engagement after COVID using reserve funds.

In a remarkable show of resilience, a Wisconsin arts organization is using its savings to expand programming and engage the community like never before.

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Boston budget discussions reveal $241M revenue underestimation and personnel cost insights Officials acknowledge significant revenue growth and budget flexibility for unexpected costs.

Boston's recent budget meeting unveiled a shocking $241 million revenue underestimation, raising questions about financial forecasting and future spending.

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