Branson Aldermen Special Session Involved Talk About Kansas City Chiefs Marketing Deal

On Aug. 10, the Branson Board of Aldermen voted to approve an agreement with hopes of a marketing deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.

As a result of the approval, efforts to promote Branson as the "Official Vacation Destination of the Kansas City Chiefs" will begin. This marketing focus is part of Bill 6352. City Clerk Hillary Briand said it's an ordinance that would shift the tourism fund money and approve "the public service agreement with Branson/Lakes area Tourism Community Enhancement District" with the aim of this promotion.

This vote doesn't mean that the marketing deal with the football team is in place or will commence. It permits the agreement between Branson and the Tourism Community Enhancement District.

Concerns were voiced by Branson's Titanic Museum owner Mary Kellogg, marketing professional Ann McDowell and Branson Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Cynthia Carson. Kellogg and Carson shared concerns that the proper process wasn't followed for such an effort, but they ultimately said they would support whatever is decided.

McDowell took issue more with the speed at which this would need to occur and echoed some of what Kellogg said.

The entire meeting can be seen on the City of Branson's YouTube Channel.