North Carolina is developing a new statewide brand and slogan to promote tourism and economic development. The proposed slogan "Fresh Air, Open Arms" aims to reflect North Carolinian values like hospitality and diversity. Implementing an effective branding campaign could increase state tourism revenue by $6.15 billion over five years. The brand must leverage North Carolina's personality, assets, and promise to appeal to changing demographics and foster opportunities in areas like education, business, and innovation.
The target market for Café La Bellitalia is the Maple Bluff community and Madison area for corporate events, weddings, and catering. The median age of the Maple Bluff community is 36, it is 85% white and has a median household income of $50,000 annually. Over half the population is at or above retirement age. Madison has over 3,500 weddings annually with an average cost of $30,785 and total sales of over $108 million. Due to a wide range of pricing and products, the restaurant can accommodate most wedding requests.
This document provides information about marketing initiatives and partnerships between the Golf Club at Fleming Island and Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG). It outlines booking capabilities on websites, stay and play packages, membership programs, digital marketing, brochure distribution, advertising campaigns, and examples of successful promotions and partnerships that increased visibility and bookings.
This document summarizes the services provided by Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG), a golf destination marketing company. FFCG markets six regions in Northeast Florida to golfers through initiatives like stay and play packages on their website. Membership dues go towards a $1.94 million marketing plan including digital campaigns, print ads, and promotions. FFCG handles website management and provides members opportunities to be featured in their marketing materials.
This document discusses marketing initiatives and programs for Palm Harbor Golf Club through its membership with Florida's First Coast of Golf. It outlines digital marketing strategies on websites and through email, print advertising placements, and promotional partnerships. Membership dues are part of a $1.84 million cooperative marketing plan between Palm Harbor and other clubs to promote golf tourism in the region. Key performance metrics show increases in website traffic and bookings from preferred tour operators compared to the previous year.
This document provides an overview and summary of Valley Gives 2017. It reviews the 2016 results, outlines goals for 2017, and explains the key aspects of how Valley Gives will work for participating organizations and donors. The major points covered include using a new platform called Kimbia, registration requirements for organizations, available prizes, the donation process, and upcoming trainings. The overall purpose is to engage more donors and organizations throughout the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts to increase philanthropic support.
This document provides an agenda and details for an upcoming fundraising event called Valley Gives. It outlines the schedule for advanced donations before the event date, including how donations will be processed and donors notified. It describes how to log in to the event site and access organization profiles, donation pages, and a donations report. Details are provided on donor confirmations, receipts, and how refunds will be handled. The document notes that nonprofit organizations will receive checks from donations approximately 15 days after the event and that various prizes will be awarded to help expand donor bases and increase fundraising.
North Carolina is developing a new statewide brand and slogan to promote tourism and economic development. The proposed slogan "Fresh Air, Open Arms" aims to reflect North Carolinian values like hospitality and diversity. Implementing an effective branding campaign could increase state tourism revenue by $6.15 billion over five years. The brand must leverage North Carolina's personality, assets, and promise to appeal to changing demographics and foster opportunities in areas like education, business, and innovation.
The target market for Café La Bellitalia is the Maple Bluff community and Madison area for corporate events, weddings, and catering. The median age of the Maple Bluff community is 36, it is 85% white and has a median household income of $50,000 annually. Over half the population is at or above retirement age. Madison has over 3,500 weddings annually with an average cost of $30,785 and total sales of over $108 million. Due to a wide range of pricing and products, the restaurant can accommodate most wedding requests.
This document provides information about marketing initiatives and partnerships between the Golf Club at Fleming Island and Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG). It outlines booking capabilities on websites, stay and play packages, membership programs, digital marketing, brochure distribution, advertising campaigns, and examples of successful promotions and partnerships that increased visibility and bookings.
This document summarizes the services provided by Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG), a golf destination marketing company. FFCG markets six regions in Northeast Florida to golfers through initiatives like stay and play packages on their website. Membership dues go towards a $1.94 million marketing plan including digital campaigns, print ads, and promotions. FFCG handles website management and provides members opportunities to be featured in their marketing materials.
This document discusses marketing initiatives and programs for Palm Harbor Golf Club through its membership with Florida's First Coast of Golf. It outlines digital marketing strategies on websites and through email, print advertising placements, and promotional partnerships. Membership dues are part of a $1.84 million cooperative marketing plan between Palm Harbor and other clubs to promote golf tourism in the region. Key performance metrics show increases in website traffic and bookings from preferred tour operators compared to the previous year.
This document provides an overview and summary of Valley Gives 2017. It reviews the 2016 results, outlines goals for 2017, and explains the key aspects of how Valley Gives will work for participating organizations and donors. The major points covered include using a new platform called Kimbia, registration requirements for organizations, available prizes, the donation process, and upcoming trainings. The overall purpose is to engage more donors and organizations throughout the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts to increase philanthropic support.
This document provides an agenda and details for an upcoming fundraising event called Valley Gives. It outlines the schedule for advanced donations before the event date, including how donations will be processed and donors notified. It describes how to log in to the event site and access organization profiles, donation pages, and a donations report. Details are provided on donor confirmations, receipts, and how refunds will be handled. The document notes that nonprofit organizations will receive checks from donations approximately 15 days after the event and that various prizes will be awarded to help expand donor bases and increase fundraising.
Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG) is a golf destination marketing company established in 1992 that promotes golf tourism across northern Florida regions. As a membership organization, FFCG implements a $1.94 million annual cooperative marketing plan for its member golf courses. This includes booking capabilities, newsletter features, and stay and play package listings to drive golf rounds and visitation. FFCG also runs promotional campaigns and partnerships through various media channels to market the region to golfers nationwide.
This document provides information on marketing and membership initiatives for Deercreek Country Club through its partnership with Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG). Key details include: FFCG's $1.84 million marketing plan which Deercreek membership dues contribute to; booking and package listing capabilities for Deercreek through FFCG's website and preferred tour operators; digital marketing campaigns through FFCG's website, brochures, and email blasts; promotional participation opportunities; and distribution of vacation brochures at airports and welcome centers across northern Florida.
The document summarizes the Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) from 2014-2015. In 2014, VAFF had 8 events over 4 days, showing 38 films to 964 attendees. There were 13 programs, 80 volunteers, and 4, 9, 2, 3 Vancouver/World/North American/Canadian premieres respectively. In 2015, the theme was "Community" and focused on strategies around belief, connection, engagement, support and investment. Marketing utilized a 360 strategy including blog/vlog, social media, media partnerships, and digital/community advertising.
CMG Ohio owns newspapers throughout the Dayton and Cincinnati regions of Ohio. Their newspapers have significant readership, with over 750,000 readers across their print and digital platforms. The newspapers reach a broad demographic, including many adults with college educations and household incomes over $50,000. CMG Ohio also owns specialized publications targeting business professionals, military communities, and local healthcare audiences. Their digital properties see strong traffic, with over half of pageviews occurring during typical business hours. CMG Ohio offers integrated advertising solutions including print, digital, and direct mail capabilities to help clients effectively reach their target audiences.
The document describes an organization called #10000Strong & Friends that aims to connect 10,000 businesses and organizations to support the military, veterans, first responders, and their families. It does this through two apps - myKlick, which links users to discounted goods and services from supporting businesses, and iServed, an employment database for veterans and military spouses. The organization also hosts community events to further its mission. It provides information on upcoming events, leadership team members, sponsorship opportunities, and how to make donations to its nonprofit partner Operation Supply Drop.
This document provides an overview and strategic plan for a marketing campaign for the Lincoln Saltdogs baseball team. It includes a SWOT analysis, research on the target audience and their media habits, goals to increase attendance and social media engagement, and a proposed media strategy. The primary goal is to increase game attendance by 5-10% by promoting the affordable, family-friendly environment and additional benefits of attending games beyond just the baseball. The target audience is families with children ages 35+ who enjoy outdoor activities.
Cox Media Group Ohio provides multimedia marketing solutions across various platforms including radio, television, newspapers, digital and direct mail. They have leading brands in the Dayton market such as WHIO-TV, WHIO Radio, Dayton Daily News and more. Cox Media Group Ohio offers customized campaigns and extensive market research to help businesses effectively reach local consumers.
Magnolia Point Golf & Country Club's $1,210 membership dues are part of a $1.84 million cooperative marketing plan with Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG). This includes listing stay and play packages on FFCG's website and with their preferred tour operators. Marketing efforts through FFCG include their website, brochures, email blasts, and social media to promote Magnolia Point. Members also benefit from FFCG's programs and consumer golf shows. The 2013-14 vacation brochure will be distributed throughout northern Florida welcome centers, airports, and events. FFCG handles advertising, a new website, digital campaigns, print ads, and promotions to promote golf tourism.
The document discusses a marketing plan by Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG) to promote the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville - Riverfront hotel and golf packages in the region. Key elements include:
1) The hotel's $3,630 membership in FFCG gives access to booking capabilities on FFCG's website and inclusion in FFCG's marketing initiatives.
2) FFCG will promote the hotel through their website, brochures, email blasts, and presentations at consumer golf shows.
3) Print and digital advertising campaigns through websites, magazines, and partnerships will also market the hotel's golf packages and stay and play deals.
This document describes Integrated Affiliates' proprietary InfinityShare platform which helps non-profit organizations fundraise nationwide through email, social media, and text. The platform allows organizations to continue raising funds without additional resources and attract new supporters. It provides mobile-friendly fundraising pages where supporters can contribute and receive matching gift cards. Organizations earn a high percentage of contributions and can partner with Groupon to earn from supporters' purchases. The platform aims to streamline fundraising by allowing continuous fundraising throughout the year rather than periodic events.
John David Strategies to Avoid Digital Damage and Defend Your BrandSFIMA
On a daily basis, negative information that appears online prevents people from getting jobs, advancing in their careers, and building their businesses. Negative online information causes great personal misery and can even tear-apart families. Businesses can be quickly ruined or sometimes find their revenue streams slowly eroding beneath them. The Internet can serve as judge, jury and executioner for practically any person’s or company’s reputation. Regardless of whether you did something foolish, are associated with another’s misdeeds, or are the victim of a third-party attack, most people and businesses are ill-prepared for increasingly common online problems.
Hiding In Plain Sight - Identifying the Major Donors On Your Donor ListBloomerang
The document provides information on identifying major donors through their markers of wealth and philanthropy. It discusses analyzing previous giving to an organization as the best predictor of future donations. Additional strong markers include a prospect's giving to other nonprofits, serving as a foundation trustee, political donations, high-value real estate ownership, and business interests according to back-tested data analysis. The presentation provides online sources to research prospects and screening tools both free and paid. It aims to help nonprofits better understand philanthropic trends and find their top 20% of donors.
This document outlines the marketing plan and initiatives for Residences at World Golf Village through their partnership with Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG). Key points include:
- The residences' $1,887.60 membership dues go towards a $1.84 million cooperative marketing plan with FFCG.
- Marketing initiatives include stay and play packages on FFCG's website and with their preferred tour operators, listings on Visit Florida, and inclusion in FFCG's specials and consumer golf show programs.
- Advertising includes a new FFCG website, digital marketing campaigns, print ads in golf publications, and TV/PR promotions through events like the PLAYERS Championship.
- Web traffic
This document promotes the Hendrick Foundation Golf Tournament and Scramble for Scholarships event. It provides details about the event including date, location, schedule, and sponsorship opportunities. It also shares the story of Karla Martinez, a Hendrick alumni, who overcame barriers to graduate college thanks to support from the Hendrick Scholarship Foundation. She now works as a Loan Monitoring Analyst and gives back by mentoring current Hendrick students.
This document summarizes the marketing initiatives and membership benefits for Courtyard by Marriott - Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront as part of their partnership with Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG). As part of their $3,630 membership dues, Courtyard receives stay and play booking capabilities on FFCG's website and marketing, inclusion in FFCG's promotional campaigns, and digital and print advertising through FFCG. FFCG provides website management and optimization, email marketing, and promotion at events and through media partners to help drive visitors to Courtyard.
This is an updated and shorted proposal for the Flavor of SLO. This is a charity food and wine tasting event to benefit the United Way of SLO and Alpha pregnancy counseling.
This document provides information on marketing initiatives and programs for Florida's First Coast of Golf courses. It discusses digital marketing campaigns including paid search, website development with search engine optimization, email marketing, and print advertising. Distribution of vacation brochures and participation in consumer golf shows and media familiarization trips are also summarized. Metrics on website usage and results of promotional campaigns including social media engagement and sweepstakes entries are highlighted.
To scale and grow your digital marketing agency, you need to offer more to your clients. Easy right? Not so fast.
Do you spend more money and time hiring and training staff to support new services, or do you risk quality of work by bringing in independent contractors?
Check out these webinar slides to learn clever, time-saving ways to expand your agency offerings and increase profits. You’ll also learn how to:
• Fill gaps that are hurting your revenue.
• Gain and retain quality clients.
• Use a secret swiss army knife of targeting tools not seen anywhere else.
Scott Entrepreneur Express, October 14, 2010 PresentationSandy Ratliff
FREE workshop geared towards small business owners as well as those who are thinking about becoming entrepreneurs. Accessing resources is crucial for a small business to start or grow. But in these challenging economic times finding financing, new customers/markets and accessing help within state and federal government can be difficult.
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance has partnered with Scott County Economic Development, Scott County Chamber of Commerce, and Wachovia Bank to offer a workshop designed to provide insight into areas of business ownership that often go overlooked and help connect you to FREE resources available to small business.
If you have questions or require additional information, contact the Scott County Chamber of Commerce at 54276-386-2525.
Scott County is partnered with Sandy Ratliff with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance to conduct this workshop.
This document summarizes the mission and activities of Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc., a nonprofit organization that promotes economic development in Virginia. It provides an overview of the organization's staff, mission to connect different regions of Virginia, programs related to workforce development, business opportunities, and information portals. Key programs and services mentioned include Return to Roots, Linked Workforce Initiative, Virginia Business Pipeline, and data and research services.
Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG) is a golf destination marketing company established in 1992 that promotes golf tourism across northern Florida regions. As a membership organization, FFCG implements a $1.94 million annual cooperative marketing plan for its member golf courses. This includes booking capabilities, newsletter features, and stay and play package listings to drive golf rounds and visitation. FFCG also runs promotional campaigns and partnerships through various media channels to market the region to golfers nationwide.
This document provides information on marketing and membership initiatives for Deercreek Country Club through its partnership with Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG). Key details include: FFCG's $1.84 million marketing plan which Deercreek membership dues contribute to; booking and package listing capabilities for Deercreek through FFCG's website and preferred tour operators; digital marketing campaigns through FFCG's website, brochures, and email blasts; promotional participation opportunities; and distribution of vacation brochures at airports and welcome centers across northern Florida.
The document summarizes the Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) from 2014-2015. In 2014, VAFF had 8 events over 4 days, showing 38 films to 964 attendees. There were 13 programs, 80 volunteers, and 4, 9, 2, 3 Vancouver/World/North American/Canadian premieres respectively. In 2015, the theme was "Community" and focused on strategies around belief, connection, engagement, support and investment. Marketing utilized a 360 strategy including blog/vlog, social media, media partnerships, and digital/community advertising.
CMG Ohio owns newspapers throughout the Dayton and Cincinnati regions of Ohio. Their newspapers have significant readership, with over 750,000 readers across their print and digital platforms. The newspapers reach a broad demographic, including many adults with college educations and household incomes over $50,000. CMG Ohio also owns specialized publications targeting business professionals, military communities, and local healthcare audiences. Their digital properties see strong traffic, with over half of pageviews occurring during typical business hours. CMG Ohio offers integrated advertising solutions including print, digital, and direct mail capabilities to help clients effectively reach their target audiences.
The document describes an organization called #10000Strong & Friends that aims to connect 10,000 businesses and organizations to support the military, veterans, first responders, and their families. It does this through two apps - myKlick, which links users to discounted goods and services from supporting businesses, and iServed, an employment database for veterans and military spouses. The organization also hosts community events to further its mission. It provides information on upcoming events, leadership team members, sponsorship opportunities, and how to make donations to its nonprofit partner Operation Supply Drop.
This document provides an overview and strategic plan for a marketing campaign for the Lincoln Saltdogs baseball team. It includes a SWOT analysis, research on the target audience and their media habits, goals to increase attendance and social media engagement, and a proposed media strategy. The primary goal is to increase game attendance by 5-10% by promoting the affordable, family-friendly environment and additional benefits of attending games beyond just the baseball. The target audience is families with children ages 35+ who enjoy outdoor activities.
Cox Media Group Ohio provides multimedia marketing solutions across various platforms including radio, television, newspapers, digital and direct mail. They have leading brands in the Dayton market such as WHIO-TV, WHIO Radio, Dayton Daily News and more. Cox Media Group Ohio offers customized campaigns and extensive market research to help businesses effectively reach local consumers.
Magnolia Point Golf & Country Club's $1,210 membership dues are part of a $1.84 million cooperative marketing plan with Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG). This includes listing stay and play packages on FFCG's website and with their preferred tour operators. Marketing efforts through FFCG include their website, brochures, email blasts, and social media to promote Magnolia Point. Members also benefit from FFCG's programs and consumer golf shows. The 2013-14 vacation brochure will be distributed throughout northern Florida welcome centers, airports, and events. FFCG handles advertising, a new website, digital campaigns, print ads, and promotions to promote golf tourism.
The document discusses a marketing plan by Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG) to promote the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville - Riverfront hotel and golf packages in the region. Key elements include:
1) The hotel's $3,630 membership in FFCG gives access to booking capabilities on FFCG's website and inclusion in FFCG's marketing initiatives.
2) FFCG will promote the hotel through their website, brochures, email blasts, and presentations at consumer golf shows.
3) Print and digital advertising campaigns through websites, magazines, and partnerships will also market the hotel's golf packages and stay and play deals.
This document describes Integrated Affiliates' proprietary InfinityShare platform which helps non-profit organizations fundraise nationwide through email, social media, and text. The platform allows organizations to continue raising funds without additional resources and attract new supporters. It provides mobile-friendly fundraising pages where supporters can contribute and receive matching gift cards. Organizations earn a high percentage of contributions and can partner with Groupon to earn from supporters' purchases. The platform aims to streamline fundraising by allowing continuous fundraising throughout the year rather than periodic events.
John David Strategies to Avoid Digital Damage and Defend Your BrandSFIMA
On a daily basis, negative information that appears online prevents people from getting jobs, advancing in their careers, and building their businesses. Negative online information causes great personal misery and can even tear-apart families. Businesses can be quickly ruined or sometimes find their revenue streams slowly eroding beneath them. The Internet can serve as judge, jury and executioner for practically any person’s or company’s reputation. Regardless of whether you did something foolish, are associated with another’s misdeeds, or are the victim of a third-party attack, most people and businesses are ill-prepared for increasingly common online problems.
Hiding In Plain Sight - Identifying the Major Donors On Your Donor ListBloomerang
The document provides information on identifying major donors through their markers of wealth and philanthropy. It discusses analyzing previous giving to an organization as the best predictor of future donations. Additional strong markers include a prospect's giving to other nonprofits, serving as a foundation trustee, political donations, high-value real estate ownership, and business interests according to back-tested data analysis. The presentation provides online sources to research prospects and screening tools both free and paid. It aims to help nonprofits better understand philanthropic trends and find their top 20% of donors.
This document outlines the marketing plan and initiatives for Residences at World Golf Village through their partnership with Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG). Key points include:
- The residences' $1,887.60 membership dues go towards a $1.84 million cooperative marketing plan with FFCG.
- Marketing initiatives include stay and play packages on FFCG's website and with their preferred tour operators, listings on Visit Florida, and inclusion in FFCG's specials and consumer golf show programs.
- Advertising includes a new FFCG website, digital marketing campaigns, print ads in golf publications, and TV/PR promotions through events like the PLAYERS Championship.
- Web traffic
This document promotes the Hendrick Foundation Golf Tournament and Scramble for Scholarships event. It provides details about the event including date, location, schedule, and sponsorship opportunities. It also shares the story of Karla Martinez, a Hendrick alumni, who overcame barriers to graduate college thanks to support from the Hendrick Scholarship Foundation. She now works as a Loan Monitoring Analyst and gives back by mentoring current Hendrick students.
This document summarizes the marketing initiatives and membership benefits for Courtyard by Marriott - Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront as part of their partnership with Florida's First Coast of Golf (FFCG). As part of their $3,630 membership dues, Courtyard receives stay and play booking capabilities on FFCG's website and marketing, inclusion in FFCG's promotional campaigns, and digital and print advertising through FFCG. FFCG provides website management and optimization, email marketing, and promotion at events and through media partners to help drive visitors to Courtyard.
This is an updated and shorted proposal for the Flavor of SLO. This is a charity food and wine tasting event to benefit the United Way of SLO and Alpha pregnancy counseling.
This document provides information on marketing initiatives and programs for Florida's First Coast of Golf courses. It discusses digital marketing campaigns including paid search, website development with search engine optimization, email marketing, and print advertising. Distribution of vacation brochures and participation in consumer golf shows and media familiarization trips are also summarized. Metrics on website usage and results of promotional campaigns including social media engagement and sweepstakes entries are highlighted.
To scale and grow your digital marketing agency, you need to offer more to your clients. Easy right? Not so fast.
Do you spend more money and time hiring and training staff to support new services, or do you risk quality of work by bringing in independent contractors?
Check out these webinar slides to learn clever, time-saving ways to expand your agency offerings and increase profits. You’ll also learn how to:
• Fill gaps that are hurting your revenue.
• Gain and retain quality clients.
• Use a secret swiss army knife of targeting tools not seen anywhere else.
Scott Entrepreneur Express, October 14, 2010 PresentationSandy Ratliff
FREE workshop geared towards small business owners as well as those who are thinking about becoming entrepreneurs. Accessing resources is crucial for a small business to start or grow. But in these challenging economic times finding financing, new customers/markets and accessing help within state and federal government can be difficult.
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance has partnered with Scott County Economic Development, Scott County Chamber of Commerce, and Wachovia Bank to offer a workshop designed to provide insight into areas of business ownership that often go overlooked and help connect you to FREE resources available to small business.
If you have questions or require additional information, contact the Scott County Chamber of Commerce at 54276-386-2525.
Scott County is partnered with Sandy Ratliff with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance to conduct this workshop.
This document summarizes the mission and activities of Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc., a nonprofit organization that promotes economic development in Virginia. It provides an overview of the organization's staff, mission to connect different regions of Virginia, programs related to workforce development, business opportunities, and information portals. Key programs and services mentioned include Return to Roots, Linked Workforce Initiative, Virginia Business Pipeline, and data and research services.
This document summarizes the mission and activities of Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc., a nonprofit organization that promotes economic development in Virginia. It outlines the organization's goals of connecting businesses across regions of Virginia and providing resources to support economic growth. Key programs discussed include Return to Roots, which helps former residents find jobs and opportunities in Southwest Virginia, and VirginiaBusiness.org, an online portal for businesses.
Great places ferryville presentation 6 28-10lauraebrown
The document discusses strategies for tourism development in rural communities like Ferryville. It recommends that communities 1) create a tourism development and marketing plan, 2) work in partnerships with other organizations, and 3) recognize their unique identity and sense of place to appeal to visitors. A First Impressions visit to Ferryville identified its beautiful natural setting and views as strengths but noted challenges around the small population, lack of businesses and services, and need to attract more travelers passing through.
Great places ferryville presentation 6 28-10lauraebrown
The document discusses strategies for tourism development in rural communities like Ferryville. It outlines five strategies: 1) creating a tourism development plan, 2) partnering with other communities and organizations, 3) improving first impressions through beautification and hospitality training, 4) celebrating local history and culture, and 5) creating activities for visitors. It also summarizes the results of a secret shopper visit between Ferryville and Alma, identifying opportunities and challenges for Ferryville tourism.
Pulaski Entrepreneur Express Workshop, August 19, 2010 PresentationSandy Ratliff
This document discusses resources for small business owners in Virginia. It provides information on SCORE, which offers free business counseling and mentoring. The SBDC also offers low-cost business seminars and counseling to help with topics like business plans, marketing, and financing. The Virginia Tourism Corporation helps tourism-related businesses with opportunities, planning, and marketing assistance. Overall, the document outlines various state and local resources that provide support services to help small businesses in Virginia start and grow successfully.
The document provides information from a workshop on adventure tourism entrepreneurship in the Roanoke region. It discusses common traits of successful entrepreneurs, the importance of having a business plan, an overview of resources for small businesses in Virginia including financing assistance programs. Specific topics covered include how to start a business, marketing strategies, and financial management. Contact information is provided for local and state organizations that can assist with business development, financing, and resources.
- The property is a Dollar General store located at 6698 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville, VA. It has a 15-year lease with Dollar General that commenced in December 2019 with five 5-year extension options.
- Dollar General is the largest small-box discount retailer in the US with over 15,000 locations. It has investment grade credit and $25.6 billion in annual revenue.
- The property offers a secure, long-term investment with a stable tenant and no landlord responsibilities.
Fredericksburg Regional Business magazine - February 2015George Whitehurst
The document summarizes economic development efforts in the Fredericksburg region. It discusses how localities provide incentives to retain existing businesses and attract new businesses in targeted industry clusters. Economic development leaders promote the region to companies by highlighting the workforce, low costs, and strategic location. The region emphasizes partnerships between localities and organizations to enhance economic development opportunities.
Franklin County Entrepreneur Express #3 Presentation, May 12, 2010Sandy Ratliff
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance partnered with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, West Piedmont Business Development Center, the Franklin Center and Longwood Small Business Development Center to conduct a workshop focused on steps to starting and growing a business in Virginia.
Enjoy marketing basics presented in a real, informative and ready-to-use way. Enjoyed at the INfusion Media Mixer, January 29th, 2010 on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Canada where they are doing business in a whole new way!
This document appears to be an agenda for an awards luncheon and Hall of Fame presentation recognizing excellence in South Carolina newspaper journalism. It includes information about the event such as recognizing past members who have passed away, nominees and winners for various awards like page design and cartoons. It provides details on sessions at the event including a portfolio of tabloid page designs and presentations of awards.
This marketing plan summary provides the following:
1) ATD Austin Yellow Pages & Internet Solutions has seen declining revenue from telephone directories and aims to increase relevancy through this plan.
2) Key insights show SMBs still use print yellow pages as part of their marketing mix and are increasing digital spending. The Golden Gulf Coast region population is over 1 million with many Hispanic and younger residents.
3) The plan proposes objectives to increase ad sales 15% by 2016 and audience engagement 5% by 2017, along with partnering with ad networks for digital offerings.
This marketing plan summary provides the following:
1) ATD Austin Yellow Pages & Internet Solutions has seen declining revenue from telephone directories and aims to increase relevancy through this plan.
2) Key insights show SMBs still use print yellow pages as part of their marketing mix and are increasing digital spending. The Golden Gulf Coast region population is over 1 million with many Hispanic and younger residents.
3) The plan proposes objectives to increase ad sales 15% by 2016 and audience engagement 5% by 2017, along with partnering with ad networks for digital offerings.
Virginia Department of Business Assistance Entrepreneur Express PresentationSandy Ratliff
Presentation presented by Sandy Ratliff, Virginia Department of Business Assistance, outlining the agency services to new and existing business in Virginia.
5 Strategies to Leverage Tourism Marketing for Economic DevelopmentAtlas Integrated
This document introduces Atlas Advertising, a Denver-based marketing firm specializing in economic development and tourism. It was founded in 2001 and has 30 employees. Atlas has worked with over 160 communities in 43 states and 6 countries. They provide branding, marketing planning, digital marketing and GIS websites for tourism and economic development. Atlas aims to attract visitors, engage communities, provide benchmarks and leverage tools/media to stimulate economies and tourism through specific, results-driven services.
Harley Davidson's marketing plan aims to increase awareness, sales, and locations. It seeks to attract younger riders by targeting two new demographics: Young Digerati and Young Influentials aged 25-44. The plan proposes a marketing mix of television commercials, billboards, online promotion, and expanding flagship stores to Wisconsin, South Dakota, and North Dakota. It acknowledges challenges in overcoming Harley's perception as only for middle-aged riders and implementing an increased budget and staff for new social media strategies. The plan forecasts sales increases through better engaging new audiences while maintaining current customers.
Times Media Company : Marketing Overview for International AutosAmi Reese
This document provides an overview of The Times Media Company and its products and services to drive vehicle sales in Northwest Indiana (NWI). It summarizes The Times' print and digital products, including its daily newspaper with over 300,000 weekly readers, niche publications, and the region's most visited website with over 8 million page views per month. It also outlines the company's capabilities to help auto dealers in NWI, such as advertising in The Times, an auto directory, and targeted digital campaigns using tools like banner ads, video ads, and social media management. Partnerships are also highlighted as a way to generate brand recognition and store traffic.
Tourism is a major industry in Nebraska, generating billions in revenue and tens of thousands of jobs annually. In Pierce County specifically, tourism brought in $4.8 million in 2008 and supported 80 jobs. The county collects a lodging tax to fund tourism promotion. Prior studies recommended strategies like improving local attractions, marketing partnerships, and driving occupancy to increase these revenues.
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How to Implement a Real Estate CRM SoftwareSalesTown
To implement a CRM for real estate, set clear goals, choose a CRM with key real estate features, and customize it to your needs. Migrate your data, train your team, and use automation to save time. Monitor performance, ensure data security, and use the CRM to enhance marketing. Regularly check its effectiveness to improve your business.
IMPACT Silver is a pure silver zinc producer with over $260 million in revenue since 2008 and a large 100% owned 210km Mexico land package - 2024 catalysts includes new 14% grade zinc Plomosas mine and 20,000m of fully funded exploration drilling.
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The global retail industry has weathered numerous storms, with the financial crisis of 2008 serving as a poignant reminder of the sector's resilience and adaptability. However, as we navigate the complex landscape of 2024, retailers face a unique set of challenges that demand innovative strategies and a fundamental shift in mindset. This white paper contrasts the impact of the 2008 recession on the retail sector with the current headwinds retailers are grappling with, while offering a comprehensive roadmap for success in this new paradigm.
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Dive into the steadfast world of the Taurus Zodiac Sign. Discover the grounded, stable, and logical nature of Taurus individuals, and explore their key personality traits, important dates, and horoscope insights. Learn how the determination and patience of the Taurus sign make them the rock-steady achievers and anchors of the zodiac.
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10. LEISURE TRAVEL FACTORS INFLUENCING DESTINATION Very Important Somewhat Important NET Important Personal safety & security 63 29 92 Quality of the accommodations 53 38 91 Overall cleanliness of the destination 55 35 90 Climate conditions 50 38 88 The destination can be easily reached 46 40 86 Friendliness of the people 40 42 82 Quality of the restaurants 37 42 79 Availability of recreational activities 37 40 77 Diversity of culture/historical attractions 32 38 70 Unspoiled nature 26 42 68 Possibilities for shopping 22 36 58 Night life and entertainment 16 31 47
12. RELOCATION FACTORS INFLUENCING RELOCATION Very Important Somewhat Important NET Important Cost and quality of housing 73 24 97 Safety, low crime 73 24 97 Higher salary 66 22 88 Having more time for family/hobbies 53 35 88 Balance between work and home 51 35 86 Less commute time 45 35 80 Better business opportunity 47 32 79 Quality outdoor recreation 35 39 74 Proximity to family 42 31 73 Proximity to nature or wildlife 27 41 68 Good education system 46 21 67 Proximity to friends 27 38 65 Stronger community ties 26 39 65 Low business costs 30 32 62 Proximity to entertainment and nightlife 18 28 46
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22. Success Story traffic drives more than one fourth of the traffic to the Come Home site!
33. 1. Growing: In 2008, West Virginia’s economy grew three-and-a-half times faster than the rest of the nation. 2. Recommended: By Forbes, Inc., Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and Where to Retire. 3. Location: West Virginia is within overnight trucking distance of more than half the U.S. population and a third of the Canadian population. 4. Profitable: Business costs are 13% below the U.S. average. 5. Productive: The state’s skilled workers are among the nation’s most productive, and turnover rates are some of the lowest in the country. 6. Global: Investments from 23 countries employ more than 20,000 West Virginians. The state’s exports grew by 41% last year—faster than the rest of the country. 7. Popular: 11 million overnight leisure travelers visited the Mountain State last year, contributing $3 billion to the state’s economy. 8. Affordable: The cost of living in West Virginia is 5.4% below the U.S. average. 9. Safe: The state has one of the lowest crime rates in the country. 10. Home: Low property taxes help West Virginia lead the nation in home ownership. The same money buys a much larger home than in other metros. Why West Virginia? Top 10
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Editor's Notes
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Commerce agencies
Commerce marketing
Research conducted by Rex Repass, 2008
Tourism research
Business perception
Factors for relocation
WV is a blank canvas… We have the opportunity to frame the discussion….
Tourism fills it with what’s known
We need to reinforce our values
To introduce what folks don’t know
Put the pieces together – to introduce WV (Example of an ad)
Wonderful WV is a great vehicle for telling stories and showing beautiful images of WV
Example of Testimonial – but also an SBDC client
Come Home helps get our news out through personal stories of people who are glad they came back.
Come Home helps get our news out
Success stories account for one forth of traffic to Come Home
Come Home plays to this fact
Reunion sponsorships delivered our materials into 20,000 hands. We worked with 350 planners to reach 20,000 attendees over the summer and fall.
Online articles – go beyond the magazine to tell more
Online articles – go beyond the magazine to tell more
WVCommerce.org – user-generated content
WVCommerce.org – user-generated content
New effort: Genuine WV to promote West Virginia talent – of all kinds
Genuine WV landing page
Example of a Genuine WV listing
Questions?
The top 10 advantages we market.
International Investment in WV – Companies from 25 countries employ more than 20,000 people.