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eFYI - Featuring Your Industry - July
2009
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Dear Industry Partners,
Can you believe we’re halfway through July already? The peak season is going fast, and so far we’re hearing good things. I hope you’re all faring well and have good news to report come the end of summer!
In this month’s eFYI newsletter, please pay special attention to the information regarding the Digital Revolution. This truly is a revolutionary public-private partnership that Governor Rounds supports fully. Not only is it an opportunity to cross-sell businesses, attractions and destinations across the state, but it works for both large and small businesses, making it beneficial for absolutely everyone in the industry.
I hope you’ll consider becoming a partner, and that you’ll attend one of the upcoming industry meetings to gain more information.
Sincerely,
Melissa Bump
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Digital Revolution Industry Meetings
Governor Rounds has challenged our office to bring more cross-promotion and online presence to businesses across South Dakota. Join us as we discuss the new Digital Revolution cooperative marketing program and how it can benefit you and your business. This will be a time for discussion, concerns and Q&A.
August 11 @ 10 a.m.
Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls
August 12 @ 9 a.m.
Best Western Ramkota Hotel, Aberdeen
August 12 @ 3 p.m.
Best Western Ramkota Hotel/RiverCentre, Pierre
August 13 @ 9 a.m. (MDT)
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
August 13 @ 3 p.m. (MDT)
First Gold Hotel and Gaming, Deadwood
Find out more at www.SDVisit.com. |
Visitor and Industry
Relations
For more information, contact
Nicole Gall
or
Joey Hockett
at
Nicole.Gall@state.sd.us
or
Joey.Hockett@state.sd.us
or
605-773-3301
Please R.S.V.P. for
one of the meetings to Heather.Davidson@state.sd.us. Include name, business name, phone number, number of attendees, and meeting date.
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Great Service Star Deadline Moved Up
The Great Service Star information and application form will be mailed in mid-August with a deadline of September 11. This deadline is about one month earlier than in previous years. The updated version of the application form is available on www.SDVisit.com. |
Visitor and Industry
Relations
For more information, contact
Eileen Bertsch
at
Eileen.Bertsch@state.sd.us
or
605-773-3301 |
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Wanted: Great Events Applications for 2010
Does your community host an event that’s great? The Office of Tourism wants to know about it. The Great Events campaign is a marketing tool used to promote and increase visitation at events across the state. Four events are selected by Tourism to be featured each year. Please take a look at the organizer responsibilities before completing an application form (PDF). The deadline is October 1. |
Visitor and Industry
Relations
For more information, contact
Joey Hockett
at
Joey.Hockett@state.sd.us
or
605-773-3301 |
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2010 Governor's Conference on Tourism
Next year's Tourism Conference is scheduled for January 20-21, 2010...mark your calendars now! And, it's not too early to make hotel reservations.
In addition, sponsorship mailers will be hitting mailboxes soon. In order to offer as much quality content and as many training opportunities as possible, financial assistance from the visitor industry is essential. Please consider supporting this valuable learning and networking opportunity by becoming a conference sponsor. Contact Joey Hockett for more information at joey.hockett@state.sd.us. |
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Important Reminders
Calendar of Events
We’re now accepting submissions for the 2010 calendar of events, and we continue to accept 2009 events. Find guidelines and an online submission form on www.SDVisit.com. For more information, contact Joey Hockett at joey.hockett@state.sd.us.
How are you going green?
Remember to share your "green" efforts, ideas and resources with us and we'll share them with the rest of the industry. Send your updates and information to Nicole Gall at nicole.gall@state.sd.us.
2009 Great Events
The second and third Great Events of 2009 are the Redlin Art Center's Annual Summer Celebration held in Watertown, August 8-9, and the South Dakota Walleye Classic and Festival going on near Akaska, August 12-16.
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What Our Visitors Are Saying...
From visitors to Custer State Park:
"Everywhere we went in the Park, the scenery and wildlife were stunning, but equally important, the staff at the Park were unfailingly friendly, kind and helpful. We will be back and, hopefully, soon! I am a native South Dakotan and went to high school in Rapid City, but have been gone from the Black Hills for far too long. Thanks for reminding me of why I love the Black Hills and will always consider it home."
- Marilyn, St. Paul, Minnesota |
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South Dakota Office of Tourism
Monthly Progress Report
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