Marty Wesner, President of the Ashland County Fair Board, and Natalie Goschinski, Chair of the Ashland Civic Center Campaign Committee join Amy Daubenspeck, Director of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss the need to update the fairgrounds and their efforts to raise funds for the proposed Ashland Civic Center. 

They describe the features of the proposed building, including a large event space, meeting rooms, showers, a patio area, and a full kitchen. They emphasize that the new facility will benefit the entire community and attract events beyond just the county fair. The fundraising goal is $6 million, and they are seeking donations from individuals and businesses.

Takeaways

• The event facilities at the Ashland County Fairgrounds need to be updated, and a campaign is underway to raise funds for a new facility.
• The proposed building will include a large event space, meeting rooms, showers, a patio area, and a full kitchen.
• The new facility will benefit the entire community and attract events beyond just the county fair.
• The fundraising goal is $6 million, and donations from individuals and businesses are being sought.

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