The Commonwealth of Virginia LGBT Tourism Taskforce held its first meeting on March 11, 2015 at the Virginia Capitol in Richmond. The agenda included introductions by Secretary of Commerce Maurice Jones and Secretary of the Commonwealth Levar Stoney, an overview of the taskforce expectations and goals by Virginia Tourism Corporation President Rita McClenny, presentations on Virginia tourism research and marketing by VTC directors, and a discussion among taskforce members. Future meetings were scheduled to take place at the VTC offices in Richmond on June 24, September 3, and December 8 from 11am to 1pm with lunch provided.

1. The Commonwealth of Virginia│LGBT Tourism Taskforce
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 │ Virginia Capitol - House Room 1 │ 11 AM – 2PM
AGENDA
Introductions + Remarks Maurice Jones, Secretary of Commerce and Trade
Swearing in of Taskforce Members Levar Stoney, Secretary of the Commonwealth
LGBT Taskforce Overview
◌ Expectations Rita McClenny, VTC President and CEO
◌ Virginia is for Lovers Caroline Logan, VTC Director of Corporate Communications
◌ Tourism Research Esra Calvert, VTC Director of Research
◌ DRIVE Tourism Wirt Confroy, VTC Director of Partnerships & Outreach
Lunch
LGBT Taskforce Goals Rita McClenny, VTC President and CEO
LGBT Taskforce Discussion Taskforce Members
Public Comment
Future Meeting Location + Dates
◌ Future taskforce meeting will take place at the Virginia Tourism Corporation offices
901 East Byrd Street, West Tower - 19th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219
◌ Lunch provided; Future details, including parking, will be provided via eMail
◌ #2 Wednesday, June 24 11 am – 1 pm
#3 Thursday, September 3 11 am – 1 pm
#4 Tuesday, December 8 11 am – 1 pm