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 Fall 2012 VTC Marketing Leverage Program Applications OpenDeadline: October 11, 2012. The VTC Marketing Leverage Program is designed to provide matching funds for research-based, measurable marketing projects by the Virginia tourism industry. Info/Application: http://www.vatc.org/PAM/leverageprog.asp Questions? Contact Angela Wiggins, 804-545-5553. American Civil War Sesquicentennial Tourism Marketing Program now openDeadline: November 2, 2012.The Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission (the Commission) and the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) have created a special American Civil War Sesquicentennial Tourism Marketing Program. This program will help Virginia community organizations, working in partnership with the local tourism industry, in promoting the observance of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. For more information click http://www.vatc.org/PAM/STMprog.asp Questions about the program should be directed to Angela Wiggins, 804-545-5553.  Immediate Needs for Virginia.orgHoliday tours and events, family holiday packages, 100 Miles of Lights packages, winter wildlife watching packages and anything candlelit are all needed for article and enewsletter consideration. Submit through the Virginia.org Administration Tool ASAP.  Virginia GolfList, or update your golf course listing on Virginia.org. Include tournaments in the events listings. The upcoming 2013 Virginia Travel Guide will include a special Feature story on Golf in Virginia. This feature will direct visitors to Virginia.org/golf where courses are listed, including golfing deals and packages, reviews and tournaments. Go to http://www.vatc.org/emarketing/webmarketing.asp to get started.  Sterling Heart AwardDeadline: 5 PM October 2, 2012. Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Sterling Heart Award. This annual award in honor of Sean McCarthy will be presented to one person who has made a significant contribution to the Virginia tourism and hospitality industry. Judging will be based on creative and innovative use of research, economic contribution of a program or campaign, and leadership in building advocacy for a program or campaign. The award will be presented at this year’s VA-1 Conference. Criteria and Nomination Form  Advertise your Fall or Winter Events at a Welcome CenterLooking for an economical way to advertise your fall or winter events and reach over 2 million travelers? Advertising in the 11 VA Welcome Centers is the answer. Reasonable rates on short-term event brochure space, free demo times available and many other opportunities. Please contact Marie Henderson for more details, at mhenderson@virginia.org or (804)545-5520. Visit a Welcome Center Open House in your area.
Beginning in October, Welcome Centers around the state will be having Open Houses. Plan to visit your representatives from Highway Information Media (HIM) and the Welcome Center to renew your Welcome Center advertising for 2013 or to find out what is new for next year! While you are there put your name in the hat to win a free advertising opportunity at a Welcome Center of your choice. If you have any questions, please contact Marie Henderson for more details at mhenderson@virginia.org or (804)545-5520.  Lead Reports AvailableLead reports for Fraternity Executives Association Annual Meeting July 7-10, 2012 in Indian Wells, CA and Connect Marketplace August 16-19, 2012 in New Orleans, LA are now available. Contact Joni Johnson at jjohnson@virginia.org.  Pow Wow 2013Conducting business in three days of highly-qualified pre-scheduled appointments, Pow Wow is the largest international trade show that VTC participates in annually. With 1,200 international and domestic buyers from more than 70 countries, Pow Wow is the largest generator of travel to the US. Join the VTC delegation in our booth from June 8-13, 2013 in Las Vegas. $2,800 plus all travel expenses. Email Jane Govoruhk for more information. Sales Mission to Canada
Join the VTC Canadian sales mission to the provinces of Ontario and Quebec and sell your destination/product directly to our most important travel, trade, and media contacts. The dates are October 1-5, 2012. The cost is $1, 000 plus all travel expenses. Please contact Jane Govoruhk at jgovoruhk@virginia.org with questions.  Virginia Green Advisory Committee MeetingThe Virginia Green Advisory Committee meeting is Friday, September 7th at Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences (VIMS) in Gloucester! All Virginia Green participants are invited to attend and provide their ideas and input. Meeting will include a tour of VIMS. Contact Tom Griffin at VirginiaGreen@Virginia.org.  Building Collaborative Communities Applications Are Now OpenDeadline: 5 PM September 17, 2012. Funding is available for the Building Collaborative Communities program for fiscal year 2012-2013. This is a new effort designed to assist regions in creating and sustaining economic opportunities in Virginia. It will promote regional economic collaborations in economically-distressed areas to stimulate job creation, economic development and build community capacity and leadership. Info: http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/index.php/community-partnerships-dhcd/regional-development-opportunities/building-collaborative-communities-bcc.html 
Roanoke Regional Adventure Tourism WorkshopSeptember 20, 2012 * Camp Roanoke, 6498 Dry Hollow Road, Salem. Interested in launching an adventure tourism business in Southwest Virginia? It's the fastest growing aspect of tourism in the world and this workshop will outline opportunities, business case examples and provide the steps required to launch a successful adventure tourism business in Southwest Virginia. Info/Registration: http://www.vastartup.org/register/events/701 
Matching Grants for Electronic Marketing Initiatives AvailableVECTEC is offering matching grant programs in select localities for the development of websites and electronic commerce projects with special emphasis on wineries and craft breweries. Info: http://www.vectec.org/matching-grant-programs. Entrepreneur Express and Social Media WorkshopsEntrepreneur Express and Social Media events are scheduled around the state in the coming weeks. Complete schedule and locations: http://www.vastartup.org/  Virginia's Business One Stop systemThe Business One Stop system will help you determine business formation requirements based on your specific type of business and activities. http://bos.virginia.gov/  Virginia Sesquicentennial of the Civil War CommissionKeep up to date on Virginia's commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and Emancipation (2011-2015) by visiting the web site of the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the Civil War Commission: www.virginiacivilwar.org. Find upcoming events, a Civil War timeline in Virginia, programs, resources and news. Don't forget to post your upcoming Civil War events to www.Virginia.org as well. 
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