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 VA-1 Tourism Conference: The Power of Passion
If you have not done so already, please register to attend the VA-1 Tourism Conference: The Power of Passion to be held September 10-11, 2008 at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center in Roanoke. You don't want to miss valuable break-out sessions, an insightful keynote speaker, and the unveiling of VTC's new advertising creative!
VTC "Live Passionately" Marketing Leverage Program Applications open on September 11, 2008
The Fall 2008 application round for the VTC "Live Passionately" Marketing Leverage Program will open on September 11, 2008 with a deadline date of November 11, 2008. Awards will be announced in December 2008. The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) "Live Passionately" Marketing Leverage Program is designed to stimulate new tourism marketing programs through the creation of tourism partnerships and to extend the VTC "Live Passionately" campaign. The objective of this program is to leverage limited marketing dollars, resulting in increased visitor spending. A minimum of three partners must partner financially in the application. Applicants must incorporate some aspect of the VTC "Live Passionately" marketing initiatives including the VTC "Live Passionately" Partnership Advertising Opportunities. More information on the VTC "Live Passionately" Marketing Leverage Program is available at http://www.vatc.org/development/leverageprog.asp.
VTC's New 18-Month Media Plan
VTC's new media plan, reflecting pre-negotiated cooperative advertising opportunities for Virginia industry partners, from January 2009 June 2010, is now on www.vatc.org. An intensive review and explanation of the plan will be provided during the VA-1 conference in September.
Get International Attention with CRUSA
International arrivals to the USA grew by 10% in 2007. Learn about ways to grow your international business by joining the Capital Region USA’s email list. You will receive periodic updates about cooperative marketing activities you can take part in across the region’s top inbound markets.
Renovations Completed!
The historic Bell Tower (circa 1824) located at Capitol Square in Richmond has just undergone exterior restorations in preparation for its 200th anniversary in the year 2024. Originally housing the forerunners of today's Capitol Police, the building has served as a guard's house, gunsmith shop, Lt. Governor's office, and now serves as a Virginia Tourism Visitors Center and Virginia is for Lovers retail shop. Today, this charming three-story building is staffed by gracious travel counselors who are ever willing to share both their passion for the building and their knowledge of Virginia's tourism industry. If you would like more information about the Bell Tower please contact Marie Henderson at mhenderson@virginia.org or 804-545-5584.
Virginia Welcome Centers launch "Find the One You Love" promotion!
Entry forms will be available at all of the state welcome centers September 15-October 31, 2008. A winner will be chosen from each center on Monday, November 3, 2008. "Find the One You Love" is a sweepstakes that celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Virginia Wine Month.
VTC Fall Marketing Forum
Virginia is in the spotlight for group travel, meetings and sports marketing! Don't miss the new Fall Marketing Forum, Wednesday, October 15th at the Richmond Marriott. New this year, we have dynamic speakers, workshops and panel discussions for group travel, meetings and sports marketing statewide efforts, along with VTC Marketing Plan and industry updates. Get more information, agenda details and register at www.vatc.org. See you there!
Tourism and the Arts Grant Program Deadline September 23rd!
The Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Virginia Tourism Corporation have created a special grant program to help Virginia arts organizations, working in partnership with the local tourism industry, with direct expenses for tourism promotion efforts. Eligible applicants are partnerships of at least three entities with the lead applicant required to be a Virginia Commission for the Arts General Operating Support grantee. Applications are available to download by clicking here http://www.vatc.org/development/tourismandarts.asp.
"Unleashing the Celtic Tiger"
"Unleashing the Celtic Tiger: Southwest Virginia's Shared Heritage with Ireland and Western Europe" Conference to be held in Wytheville on Monday, September 15, 2008. During the past two decades, Ireland has experienced a remarkable period of economic transformation and growth, moving from an economy relying heavily on agriculture with a high unemployment rate to a technology based economy so successful that it is known as the Silicon Valley of Europe. The new Irish economy, termed by many as The Celtic Tiger, is an outstanding model for Southwest Virginia, which shares close ties to Ireland as well as similar values and work ethic. A featured guest at the conference will be The Honorable John Bruton, former Prime Minister of Ireland and currently the European Union Ambassador to the United States. Mr. Bruton will discuss how the economy of Ireland, over a twenty year period, was transformed through the alignment of commerce, education, technology and its membership in the European Union. To register please click here (http://64.203.164.83/cgi-bin/QWeb.cgi?55GDKD3)
The Entrepreneur Express Workshops
The Entrepreneur Express Workshops are designed to provide information on available business resources and deliver practical, hands-on training covering key elements of business practice. Workshop segments include information on how to start and operate a business, grow an existing business, marketing strategies, financing and locating available resources. Several Entrepreneur Express events are scheduled around the state in the coming weeks in Martinsville, Radford, Danville, Lexington, and Stanley. For a complete schedule of dates and locations, click here: http://www.vastartup.org/dates.html
Are you starting a business in Virginia? Virginia’s Business One Stop system can help!
The Business One Stop system will help you determine business formation requirements based on your specific type of business and business activities. In addition, the system will pre-fill some of the forms required to start your business. Visit http://www.virginia.gov/bos/index.html to access the Business One Stop System.
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Website Visitation Through August 2008  UP 9.8% YTDLodging Occupancy Rates Through July 2008  DOWN 4.7% from same period of 2007 Car Rentals Through July 2008 DOWN 2% from same period of 2007 Gas Sales Through March 2008 DOWN 1.9% from
the same period of 2007Click here to download the pdf for more information ... Virginia in the NewsVa. tourism guide wins award October is Wine Month in Virginia With governor's praise, being green grows on Virginia Beach
Click here for the Administration Tool instruction manual. New and Updated Virginia.org Features New and updated features added to Virginia.org in the last few weeks are:
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