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Sports Marketing Sales Manager Bill Kelly is the CVB liaison for a community fundraising effort to support those in need in Haiti & Guatemala. He will collect donations from CVB staff through this Thursday.
CLICK HERE to read more. Please help if you can!
Please consider assisting those in our community affected by Hurricane Matthew. CLICK HERE for a list of ways you can help!
Check out these photos from a recent trade show at which our own Jamie Mitchell exhibited, and even got to hold an alligator! The Professional Fraternity Association (PFA) held their Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge, LA.
An enthusiastic contingency representing the Virginia Beach tourism industry traveled to Richmond recently for the 2016 Virginia Society of Association Executives (VSAE) Expo. This annual event gives meeting planners an opportunity engage with hospitality professionals and vendors from across Virginia in a networking, tradeshow setting.
Team Virginia Beach consisted of the Virginia Beach CVB & VBCC Sales Team and eight partner hotels who set up a visually appealing display highlighting the many reasons why meeting planners should “Bring It To The Beach” the next time they’re planning a meeting or convention.
Not only did Team Virginia Beach capture many new leads, they also did their part to be socially responsible by raising $500 for Bikes for Kids, a Richmond non-profit which donates bicycles to needy children.
Way to go, Team!
Check it out! Affluent Travel Gourmet Magazine in Germany features 6-page article with our name on the cover. Kelli Norman will be circulating the magazine for your review.
Cosmopolitan (UMV: 7,683,487) magazine has declared the best coffee shop in every state for the year and has named Three Ships as the best in Virginia! Coffee shops were chosen by Yelp reviews.
The article was shared across Cosmo’s social channels, which have a combined following of 9,824,898.
CLICK HERE to check it out!
Our very own Travis Harger presented at the Digital Tools for Government Communicators Confernece this morning is Washington DC. His presentation discussed the use of visual content marketing in government communications. Way to go, Travis!
Check out this great shot of Sally Noona networking at the CMP Conclave in Baltimore, MD. Each year the Convention Industry Council puts on an educational program for recipients of the Certified Meeting Professional designation to receive continuing educational units to keep their certification in good standing. Great job, Sally!
September 28th, 2016
City Manager Dave Hansen opened the meeting with his usual enthusiasm and passion for the City of Virginia Beach
Mid-Year Council Review for 2016 – Be a cheerleader for your organization by recognizing staff achievements
Major Council Discussions
Dave also provided a long list of expected outcomes by the January 2017 Council Retreat. Many were related to the items stated above.
General reminders:
Encourage everyone to remind staff about taking the opportunity to help the United Way
Reminder of Open Enrollment
Member Survey coming out soon
Performance appraisal due dates
Presentations
National Flood Insurance Program – In short, the City provides considerable services to FEMA which allows for discounted flood insurance premiums to homeowners. If you own a home in a flood zone, you’re probably required to carry flood insurance. Home owners insurance does not typically include flooding.
Navigational Dredging Projects
Other announcements
Last week, Teresa Diaz gave the “Power of Tourism” presentation to the Bayside Chapter of AARP. This presentation, one of many offered by the CVB Speakers Bureau, is a tool the CVB Communications Unit is using to promote advocacy for tourism among Virginia Beach residents. Subject matter experts from all of the divisions of the CVB are available to speak to local groups and organizations. If you have an idea of a group who may be interested in hosting one of our speakers, contact Teresa at Ext. 6631
Photo: Teresa and Bayside AARP Chapter President Bob Jones