Shantese Putnam, along with her sister, attended the Winter Wine Celebration on Saturday at the Convention Center. Check it out.
Winter Wine Celebration
Lisa MacArthur Honored with State Award
On Friday, DEC 2, 2016, Lisa MacArthur was awarded and honored with the VSAE Associate Member Award of Excellence in front of 250 members of the Virginia Society of Association Executives at their Annual Silent Auction and Holiday Awards Luncheon. This recognition allows the association community to recognize those leaders of and within the association community along with the suppliers and vendors among its membership who have distinguished themselves among their peers through their leadership qualities and professionalism.
Please join me in congratulating Lisa on such a coveted and wonderful honor!
Pictured:
Richard G. Johnstone, Jr. EVP – CEO Award of Excellence
VA, MD, DE Assn of Electric Cooperatives
Lisa MacArthur, CSM – Associate Award of Excellence
Convention Sales Manager, VBCVB
Wilmer N. Stoneman, III, Associate Director – Association Staff Award of Excellence
VA Farm Bureau Federation
Barbara Homiller, MBA, CAE/Senior VP – VSAE President
Better Business Bureau Serving Central VA
2016 State of Tourism VBTV Coverage
CLICK HERE to check out VBTV’s story regarding last month’s State of Tourism Luncheon.
CVB Supports PCMA Fundraiser
Todd Bertka and Teresa Diaz, supported by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront partner Colleen Briley, represented Virginia Beach recently during PCMA’s Great Mid-West chapter’s (GMC) annual charity event in Chicago. This year’s fundraiser was a Bowl-a-thon to benefit several Illinois charities including Little Brother’s Friends of the Elderly and GMC’s student scholarship program. The GMC serves 1200 members from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The event, which included a silent auction of items donated from the various chapter cities, was sold out weeks in advance and while final numbers are still being tallied, it appears to have been another very successful fundraiser for GMC.
Pictured (Left to Right, Back to Front): Todd Bertka, Bill Martin (Global Accounts, Experient Inc.), Tracy Stein (Regional Director of Accounts, HPN Global), Dave Larsen (VP of Meetings and Tradeshows, National Funeral Directors Association), Teresa Diaz, Colleen Briley, Melissa Jacobsen (Meetings and Events Manager, American Association of School Librarians)
‘Tis the Season at Town Center
Town Center is featuring four new holiday activities this year! Many of the activities are free and open to the public.
Festival of Trees and Window Display Competition
Get into the spirit of the Season with our first annual Festival of Trees and Holiday Window Display Competition. Town Center of Virginia Beach will shine brightly with the twinkling lights of trees and exquisite window displays masterfully decorated by the businesses in Town Center. Traverse Town Center by foot, enjoy the spectacular displays and make your way back to “Santa’s Cottage” to cast your vote for your favorite tree or window display. The business that receives the most votes will be given a $500.00 check to donate to the charity of their choice! These businesses welcome you inside their stores to get a closer look and take pictures with their festive displays. Cast your vote every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 25th – December 18th at Santa’s Cottage – 188 Central Park Avenue.
Get into the spirit of the season at Santa’s Cottage in Town Center! Join us at 188 Central Park Avenue every weekend from November 25 – December 18 for free, family fun activities for the entire family! At Santa’s Cottage, children will be able to make a complimentary ornament and write their “Letter to Santa” in a cozy setting. Children can drop their letter in an ornate mailbox that will make it’s way to the North Pole. Portraits with Santa will also be available on December 9-10 and 16-17 by Ramone Photography Studio starting at $25. No appointment is necessary. Pet friendly. Family pictures are available by appointment. Call (757) 498.7366 to schedule.
Holiday Wreath Decorating Class: December 3 – 5
Portraits with Santa: December 9-10, 17-18
Pop Warner Mid South Championship
VB Sports welcomed Pop Warner Mid-South Championship, November 25-27 featuring football at the Princess Anne Athletic Complex and cheerleading at the VBCC. A special thank you and shout out to the VBCC Crew led by Brenda Felton and for all of our teammates that worked over the thanksgiving holiday weekend to ensure that this event was a success. We are thankful for YOU!
Tiffany takes over CDME Day One
Tiffany & Cliff were in Dallas this week with over 20 other DMO representatives completing additional coursework towards their CDME.
During the sessions on Tourism Avocacy, Tiffany stepped up and led a fantastic discussion & review of our already established Advocacy/Local Communications Plan.
Great job Tiffany!
CVB Wins Platinum Choice Award!
The VB CVB has been recognized as a Platinum Choice Award Winner in Smart Meetings Magazine! CLICK HERE to check it out!
Candy Buyback a Success!
Thank you to all those who contributed! A full box of candy was donated!
State of Tourism 2016
Director Brad Van Dommelen presented his first State of Tourism in Virginia Beach address this past Wednesday to more than 215 city, industry and community leaders.
CLICK HERE to see the presentation.
CLICK HERE to watch a video of the luncheon in its entirety.