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US Army
2008
MWR Academy/Community
&
Family Support
August 24-29
KICC
1,100
attendees
World Triathlon Corporation
Ford
Ironman
August 29 - September 2
Galt House Hotel & Suites
12,500
attendees
National Association of Postal
Supervisors
100th Anniversary National
Convention
September
8-12
Galt House Hotel & Suites
2,000
attendees
National Association of Retired
Federal Employees
National
Convention
September
7-13
Galt House Hotel & Suites
2,000
attendees
National Quartet Convention
Annual
Convention
September 8-13
KEC
40,000
attendees
Professional Golfers'
Association of America
The Ryder Cup
Citywide
15,000 attendees
Brew at the Zoo
Louisville
Zoo
August 23
Green Gardening Workshop
August
23
Yew Dell Gardens
Maker's Mark Bourbon Dinner
Bourbons
Bistro
August 25
Waterfront Wednesdays
Waterfront
Park
August 25
WorldFest
The Belvedere
August 2
9-30
F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop
Frankfort Avenue
August 29
Leroy Neiman Retrospective
Cobalt
Artworks
September
1-30
Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis
Indians
Louisville
Slugger Field
September 1
Old Forester Through the
Years - A George Gavin Brown
Birthday Tasting
The
Filson Historical Society
September 2
First Friday Gallery Hop
Downtown
Louisville
September
5
Hospitality Louisville Program
September 24
Locust Grove
Partner Orientation
October 8
LCVB
ROSE Awards
November 11
Business After Hours
April 8
University Club
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The Louisville and Jefferson County Visitors and Convention Commission
is the policy-making body for the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The Commission is made up of nine appointed individuals, three from the governor
of Kentucky, and six from the mayor of Louisville. An appointment is for
three years, and can be renewed.
 Elaine “Cissy” Musselman has
served on the board since 1999. She was appointed by then Kentucky governor
Paul Patton. She was Chair of the board in 2004 through 2006. Musselman
is Vice Chair of Risk Management Services Company (RMSC) of Louisville where
she organizes, structures and administers self-insured plans and affinity programs
for businesses, associations and government entities. In 1992, Musselman
became the first insurance broker in the United States to be computer-linked with
the floor of Lloyd’s of London.
She is the founder
of Women 4 Women, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission
is to raise money and public awareness for programs serving women and girls.
Women 4 Women has become one of the most respected women’s golf tournaments
and festivals in the country, donating more than $3 million for women’s
causes. Musselman has been involved with a myriad of business associations
throughout her career, and has received innumerable awards and honors over the
years for her dedication to community service, especially for her years of work
on behalf of women and women’s issues. Later this year, she will be
awarded the Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service. Past recipients of
this award include Betty Ford, Dr. Henry Kissinger, Andrew Young, General Colin
Powell and Senator John McCain.
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KentuckyShow! is thirty minutes of breathtaking,
multimedia sounds and sights that will open on Saturday, September
13 in a brand new theater at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.
KentuckyShow! is the only presentation of its kind in the
country and will excite your senses and steal your heart.
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August 17-19, Karen Williams, Jennifer Barnett, Mark Barnes, Katie
O'Bryan and Angi Van Berg exhibited at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Annual Meeting
in San Diego. The Bureau’s booth generated a buzz as the Ryder Cup
was highlighted with golf giveaways and one lucky winner received a trip for two to the Ryder Cup.
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August 20-22, Mark Barnes and Aaron Baer will attend HelmsBriscoe’s Annual Business Conference in Orlando, Fla.
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August 21-22, Casey Allen will conduct a site visit with a group
from the Council of Chief State School Officers. The association holds
over 200 meetings a year in various locations.
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August
22, Joyce Howlett will conduct a pre-con meeting with the US Army MWR Academy/Community and Family Support Center.
Louisville will host the group, August 21 – 29. The meeting will generate
nearly $2 million for the local economy.
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August 23-24, the
Nursing Alliance Leadership Academy will be meeting in Louisville.
Lisa LeCompte and Aaron Baer will make a presentation to the group which represents multiple nursing associations.
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 Last
week, five Executive Members from the Urbana Convention (hosted by InterVarsity) visited Louisville as a possible site for its
2012 convention. Nearly 20,000 college students attend Urbana which is held every
3 years, December 26 – January 1. It represents over 29,000 roomnights
and $14 million economic impact during a low demand time. The convention
has traditionally met on the University of Illinois campus, but in 2006 was held
off campus for the first time, in St. Louis. During their visit to Louisville,
the site team visited KICC/Arena and KEC, as well as the four main corridors
of hotels. Because of time constraints, not all individual hotels could
be toured. Instead the group was given a special group welcome from the various hotel
representatives. A special thank you to our lobby host the Executive
West, Holiday Inn Hurstbourne, the Sheraton Louisville North and to the hotel
representatives that welcomed us. The group appreciated the warm welcome and understands
the pride the hotel community feels for the city.
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 Tourism
Development hosted its second Lunch in Louisville familiarization tour on
Thursday, August 14, with a student theme. Nine clients, representing potential
overnight motorcoach business to the city, experienced a first-hand look
at what Louisville has to offer students on this whirlwind tour. Pictured
(left to right) at Louisville Slugger Field are Beanie: Free Enterprise; Brian
McBride, Slugger Field; Amy Sine (Virginia); Isabelle Overstreet (Kentucky); Nicole
Twigg, Bureau: Martha Terry (Missouri); Jeff Beil (Illinois); Kate Amara, Bureau;
Vickie Moerman & Jen Fraker (Michigan); Louise Roth (Ohio); Deborah Hardin, (Michigan);
and, Ruth Espenschied (Ohio).
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August 20-21, Tourism
Development will host Terry's Tours for a two day group leader FAM. This
is a multi-day FAM tour originating from Virginia. The group leaders will
get a chance to visit just a few attractions in hopes of bringing back overnight business to Louisville.
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August 21-25, Cinnamon Jawor and Doris Sims will promote Louisville
at the American Legion National Convention in Phoenix. Louisville
will host the American Legion, August 21-27, 2009. Over 12,000 attendees will
attend that convention, generating an economic impact of nearly $10 million for the local economy.
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The Bureau's HLA (Hospitality Louisville Ambassador) program offers
anyone working in the hospitality industry in the Louisville area a chance to
become a certified ambassador to Louisville. Training includes:
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Orientation to Louisville
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Discover Louisville Tour
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Food tasting at a Louisville Original restaurant
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Complimentary admission to 12 area attractions
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Volunteer
opportunities in Louisville's tourism industry
The Hospitality Louisville program will be held September
24 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost of the program for a member company
is $79 per participant and $129 for a non-member company. Group rates are available.
Space is limited, so register today! Visit www.hospitalitylouisville.com for more information and to register.
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The Louisville Visitors Center offers walking tours
of downtown Louisville. The tour is a free 60-minute walk led by volunteers. If
you would like more information on how to take a tour, or if you know someone
who would like to be a tour guide, call (502) 379-6109 or e-mail Sherri at sbrindle@gotolouisville.com.
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Do you love Louisville? Then the Louisville Convention & Visitors
Bureau is looking for you. We are looking for men and women of all ages to donate
a few hours of their week as a convention greeter. It's a great way to make new
friends while promoting the city that you love. If you would like more information
or to sign up for a training session please call Sherri Brindle at (502) 379-6109
or e-mail at sbrindle@gotolouisville.com.
You can also check us out on the web at www.louisvillevolunteer.com
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International Association of Identification Annual Meeting
is meeting at KICC. 1,500 attendees are expected, generating an economic
impact of nearly $2 million. The bureau will provide registration assistance and an onsite city concierge.
1796 Bashford Manor Bed & Breakfast
Cynthia Cooke
(502) 295-9005
Briar Rose Estate
Marcie Hancock
(502) 417-4254
Edgewater Resort
Crystal Rutledge
(502) 477-1500
A Thorough Fare, Inc.
Marcie Hancock
(502) 228-8817
Dudgeon & Company, Inc.
Steve Murphy
(812) 941-1722
Ursuline Sisters of Louisville
Jessica Reid
(502) 212-1750
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All partners are invited to
participate in orientation sessions held every other month. If you are a new partner,
or would like a refresher course in maximizing your partner benefits, please attend
our Partner Orientation meeting at the Bureau on Wednesday, October 8,
from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Contact Michelle Penn at
mpenn@gotolouisville.comto RSVP.
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 On
Tuesday, November 11, the Bureau will host the 2008 Recognition
of Service Excellence (ROSE) Awards to honor the individuals within the hospitality
industry who truly make the city's first impression, and always make sure it's
a good one. From the taxi cab driver to the concierge to the reservationist, help
us pay tribute to those that are the best of the best. Nominations are being accepted
for non-managerial star employees today at www.louisvilleroseawards.com. If you are interested in
sponsoring the ROSE awards, contact Melissa Sparks at msparks@gotolouisville.com.
Media Leads:
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Independently-Owned Restaurants: Erika Pitera, Editor,
with MyGourmetConnection.com is looking for restaurant success
stories. They want to hear from restaurateurs of independently-owned restaurants
(no chains, franchises or fast food) who are excelling in business despite a tough
economy. Be sure to explain a little about your restaurant (location, type of
cuisine, etc.) and why you think your restaurant is thriving when many others
are not. What's your secret for success? Please use "Restaurant Story"
in the subject line. If your restaurant qualifies, you can contact Erika at eap@mygourmetconnection.com before
her 5 p.m. August 31 deadline.
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Seniors and Military: Maryann Hammers is seeking hotels, cruises,
attractions and other travel companies that have special offers, deals or discounts
for seniors and/or military -- both active and retired/vets -- for a national
membership-based magazine and Web site with 400,000 circulation. Contact: Maryann
Hammers, mahammers@aol.com. Deadline is August 29.
Bureau Brief Editor: Susan Dallas
Bureau Brief Layout: Angela Weisser & Mark Perry
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