Five new events get funding from municipal FE&A program

By Alison Taylor

RMI uncertainty continues to cast a shadow over successful municipal program
by Alison Taylor
Fifteen separate event producers asked for $1.2 million from the municipal Festivals, Events & Animation program this year, more than half of total funding available in the pot for the 2015 program. Though the program’s survival is uncertain — the provincial government has yet to confirm RMI (Resort Municipality Initiative) funding for Whistler this year, and is reviewing the RMI program, which sees more than $7 million annually flow from Victoria to Whistler with an aim at boosting tourism — Whistler is marching on with its 2015 program to the tune of $3.1 million.…

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February 4, 2015