Airstream Ventures told the TDC it has multiple sports events lined up for 2026 — from girls flag football and pickleball to minor-league golf — and introduced a new director of operations to improve event delivery and hotel coordination.

The Clay County Tourist Development Council approved reimbursement grants for four regional events — $15,000 to the United Soccer Alliance showcase, $13,500 each to two Inspire regional dance events, and $45,000 to the Clay County Fair — and asked staff to verify post‑event room‑night documentation.

The Tourist Development Council voted unanimously to approve a series of grants for events and product development: $25,000 for the Northeast Florida Scottish Games, $18,000 for the minor-league golf tour, $25,000 for a large youth-football tournament, $20,000 for the American cornhole championships and a reimbursable product‑development grant of $

The commission approved a sole-source event contract for a June 16 World Cup watch party under the Go North KC brand, described as turnkey and not to exceed $120,000; presenters said Platte County has already contributed and partnerships and sponsorships are expected to offset Clay County’s share.