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Georgias‘
Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau
2010Annual Report
RomeGRCVB Board of Directors
Staff Advancement
Contact
Lisa Smith Executive DirectorKathy Mathis Deputy DirectorLinda Smith Sales & Event CoordinatorAnn Hortman Sports Marketing & EventsChris Cannon Director of CommunicationJackie Kinzer Visitor Center Manager
Ben Hardin Visitor Center HostEdna Hardin Visitor Center HostBeBe Smith Visitor Center HostCharlotte Ball Gift Shop ManagerTrena Jones Gift Shop Assistant ManagerWanda Mathis Gift Shop Sales Clerk
Lisa Smith served as President of the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus. Lisa Smith, Chris Cannon & Ann Hortman attended the 2010 Georgia Governor’s Conference and met with legislators. Chris Cannon & Ann Hortman coauthored an article on economic impact published in Sports Destination Management. Chris Cannon, Ann Hortman & Linda Smith earned Rome the title of ‘Camera Ready Community” during a ceremony in Atlanta. Ann Hortman represented Rome at the SSAC meeting in Montgomery, Ala. Kathy Mathis completed continuing education in tourism management. Chris Cannon received internet marketing training at the Susan Sweeny Internet Bootcamp. Ann Hortman presented at the NAIA Host City Conference.
402 Civic Center Drive, Rome, Georgia 30161
www.RomeGeorgia.org
Rebecca Roberts, Chair Shorter UniversityLarry Arrington, Vice Chair Shorter UniversityJennifer Beard Berry CollegeJohn Bennett City of RomeBrenda Bowen Harbin ClinicHarry Brock Appraisal Associates of Rome
Floyd County CommissionRichard Garland Rome Floyd Parks & RecreationVickie Hill Synovus MortgageSue Lee Rome City CommissionSandra Lindsey SunTrust BankHolly Lynch �e SeasonChris McHagge �e Claremont HouseJackie Moreland Chamber of Commerce / Hype, Inc.Gay Nichols Hawthorn SuitesAnil Patel Country Inn & SuitesKevin Poe Floyd CountyWanda Reid Vargo OrthodonticsVivian Richmeier Coosa Country ClubLisa Schlenk Community VolunteerErnie Smith Dempsey, Lord, & SmithBill �orton Community Volunteer
Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau
wwwFor information on Georgia’s Rome
2010 Economic Impact GRCVB StaffEconomic Impact Personnel
Total Impact (Includes all categories below) $9,334,215Meetings & Conventions
Sports Events
Weddings & Reunions
Group Travel
People serviced
Sales Tax Generated $653,395Market Mix
*Numbers represented on this economic impact report represent only events, conventions, meetings and other activities where the GRCVB was directly involved. A report with all tourism activity, including that not related to GRCVB, will be released in early summer by the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
Major Conventions & Events Hosted in 2010Meetings & Conventions
April GA Trust for Historic Preservation $49,700
July Jehovah’s Witness Assembly $190,900August Jehovah’s Witness Assembly $190,900
October Jehovah’s Witness Assembly $190,900
Reunions
May Berry College Alumni Weekend $64,500June Berry College Soar Session $159,750August Darlington Boarding Students Orientation $64,500October Darlington Alumni Weekend $51,600
Sports
March Southern States Athletic Conference Basketball $265,990
June Southern Closed 16 $233,444June Summer in the Hills Baseball Tournament $111,600July Georgia Jr. Open Tennis $421,600August Southern Closed Jr. Doubles Championship $74,400
*�is is not a complete listing of all events assisted or planned by the GRCVB - this listing only includes events which generated at least $25,000 of economic impact or more.
Georgias‘
Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau
2010Annual Report
RomeGRCVB Board of Directors
Staff Advancement
Contact
Lisa Smith Executive DirectorKathy Mathis Deputy DirectorLinda Smith Sales & Event CoordinatorAnn Hortman Sports Marketing & EventsChris Cannon Director of CommunicationJackie Kinzer Visitor Center Manager
Ben Hardin Visitor Center HostEdna Hardin Visitor Center HostBeBe Smith Visitor Center HostCharlotte Ball Gift Shop ManagerTrena Jones Gift Shop Assistant ManagerWanda Mathis Gift Shop Sales Clerk
Lisa Smith served as President of the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus. Lisa Smith, Chris Cannon & Ann Hortman attended the 2010 Georgia Governor’s Conference and met with legislators. Chris Cannon & Ann Hortman coauthored an article on economic impact published in Sports Destination Management. Chris Cannon, Ann Hortman & Linda Smith earned Rome the title of ‘Camera Ready Community” during a ceremony in Atlanta. Ann Hortman represented Rome at the SSAC meeting in Montgomery, Ala. Kathy Mathis completed continuing education in tourism management. Chris Cannon received internet marketing training at the Susan Sweeny Internet Bootcamp. Ann Hortman presented at the NAIA Host City Conference.
402 Civic Center Drive, Rome, Georgia 30161
www.RomeGeorgia.org
Rebecca Roberts, Chair Shorter UniversityLarry Arrington, Vice Chair Shorter UniversityJennifer Beard Berry CollegeJohn Bennett City of RomeBrenda Bowen Harbin ClinicHarry Brock Appraisal Associates of Rome
Floyd County CommissionRichard Garland Rome Floyd Parks & RecreationVickie Hill Synovus MortgageSue Lee Rome City CommissionSandra Lindsey SunTrust BankHolly Lynch �e SeasonChris McHagge �e Claremont HouseJackie Moreland Chamber of Commerce / Hype, Inc.Gay Nichols Hawthorn SuitesAnil Patel Country Inn & SuitesKevin Poe Floyd CountyWanda Reid Vargo OrthodonticsVivian Richmeier Coosa Country ClubLisa Schlenk Community VolunteerErnie Smith Dempsey, Lord, & SmithBill �orton Community Volunteer
Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau
wwwFor information on Georgia’s Rome
2010 Economic Impact GRCVB StaffEconomic Impact Personnel
Total Impact (Includes all categories below) $9,334,215Meetings & Conventions
Sports Events
Weddings & Reunions
Group Travel
People serviced
Sales Tax Generated $653,395Market Mix
*Numbers represented on this economic impact report represent only events, conventions, meetings and other activities where the GRCVB was directly involved. A report with all tourism activity, including that not related to GRCVB, will be released in early summer by the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
Major Conventions & Events Hosted in 2010Meetings & Conventions
April GA Trust for Historic Preservation $49,700
July Jehovah’s Witness Assembly $190,900August Jehovah’s Witness Assembly $190,900
October Jehovah’s Witness Assembly $190,900
Reunions
May Berry College Alumni Weekend $64,500June Berry College Soar Session $159,750August Darlington Boarding Students Orientation $64,500October Darlington Alumni Weekend $51,600
Sports
March Southern States Athletic Conference Basketball $265,990
June Southern Closed 16 $233,444June Summer in the Hills Baseball Tournament $111,600July Georgia Jr. Open Tennis $421,600August Southern Closed Jr. Doubles Championship $74,400
*�is is not a complete listing of all events assisted or planned by the GRCVB - this listing only includes events which generated at least $25,000 of economic impact or more.
The Tennis Center of Georgia
West Third Development
Advertising
Online Marketing
Publications
Editorial Coverage
2011 Objectives
Events booked for 2011
Product Development Marketing 2011 Outlook
�
Progress�Images�for�review–�Sent�11�17�10�
Located on a 30 acre site adjacent to the new Armuchee Connector
CollegeLocated behind Mount Berry Square
Mall, home of 93 retailers
courts designed to train and teach young children the full game in a smaller format
continued play in rain
10,000 square foot clubhouse
Currently in development, �e Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College will be the
�e purpose of �e Tennis Center of Georgia
state of Georgia, enhance the prestige of the state of Georgia.Additionally, �e Tennis Center of Georgia will serve as a focal point of community
development for the entire Northwest Georgia region by creating health & wellness opportunities and a positive quality of life for Northwest Georgia, teaching skills to
partnerships to provide new opportunities for underserved demographics and special populations.
Work continues to bring a major hotel property to the downtown riverfront. �e
District and is adjacent to the Oostanaula River and the Heritage Riverways Trail system.
the property conducted by the Highland Group. Results state that the economic climate
Negotiations with potential corporations are ongoing.
in an effort to revitalize declining neighborhoods and stimulate reinvestment in under utilized property.
�e property is directly adjacent to the Chief John Ross Pedestrian Bridge linking the West �ird Corridor to Historic Downtown Rome
benefit from the addition of a full service hotel property, increasing the viability of
�is increase in tourism activity will directly
increased economic impact.
Meetings & ConventionsApril GA Master Gardener’s State Conference 300 peopleSeptember Georgia Main Street Conference 250 peopleNovember 105th Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta 550 people
ReunionsAugust 439 Battalion Army Engineers Korean War Reunion 100 people
Sports
January Winter Cyclocross 500 people
March Southern States Athletic Conference Basketball 2,700 peopleApril Georgia Cup 300 peopleApril Georgia State Jr Spring Open 400 peopleApril Clocktower Classic Handcycling 300 people
June Georgia Challenger 1,200 people
July Georgia Jr Open 1,000 peopleJuly 6 yr. old Dizzy Dean World Series 360 peopleAugust Southern Closed Doubles Championship 700 people
October RACE Rome Sprint Triathlon 250 people
Marketing & Public Relations
Enhance family & child friendly appearance of publications.
Develop quarterly printed calendar. Enhance social media and website presence.
Civil War Marketing Develop calendar of events relating to Civil War including a tour series. Raise awareness of Rome’s Civil War history throughout Georgia through promotion.
Meetings & Conventions Strengthen awareness of Rome as a conference city to local professionals and educators.
Sports Marketing Diversify hosted events.
Last Stop Gift Shop Raise awareness of the gift shop within local community through outreach programs. Hire new Retail Marketing Manager to reorganize gift shop. Develop new corporate gift catalogue.
Product Development Continue to advocate and organize the development of �e Tennis Center of Georgia.
Leisure MarketAtlanta MagazineGeorgia BackroadsGeorgia Travel GuideGeorgia State Parks GuideGEMC Georgia MagazineMountain Crossroads
Southern LivingTrip AdvisorWhere Guestbook Atlanta
Sports MarketSports Destination ManagementSportsEvents
Convention & Meeting MarketGeorgia Trend
Last Stop Gift Shop
Magnolia MagazineRome News TribuneWRAQ
RomeGeorgia.org MetricsOriginal website design
from May 2008 was finished in July. A color redesign was performed in August.
2010 Visitation 46,204
Average time on site 2:15Most active page Calendar
Online Visitor Guide 2,377 visitsInformation requests 296
�eCivilWarInRome.org Metrics2010 Visitation 203Includes leisure market tracked by advertising
SportsInRome.org Metrics
Includes only qualified sporting event plannersFacebook
2010 new followers 3,564
Total post feedback 5,030
Georgia’s Rome Visitor Guide 16 page single color brochure with color cover. 15,000 printed
Visit Georgia’s Rome NEW! Created as a new marketing piece for Rome & Floyd County. Full Color brochure. 35,000 printed
Georgia’s Rome Coupon Book Coupons from 12 restaurants and attractions. Full Color 3x5 booklet. 10,000 printed
Winter Event Calendar NEW! Events for late 2010 - early 2011. 500 printed
Between the Rivers brochure Self guided tour. One color brochure. 3,000 printed
Myrtle Hill Brochure Self-guided tour. One color brochure. 11,500 printed
Sheet Map UPDATED! Map of Rome & Floyd County. 10,000 printed
Civil War Guide NEW! Guide to the Civil War in Rome & Floyd County. Full color 16 panel brochure. 10,000 printed
Spring into Rome NEW! Co-op project with several attractions to bring in new travelers. 7,500 printed
Outdoor Adventures in Georgia’s Rome NEW! Guide to all outdoor activities in Rome & Floyd County. Full color 20 panel brochure. 3,000 printed
Atlanta MagazineGeorgia BackroadsGeorgia TrendGEMC Georgia Magazine
Northwest Georgia Living
Sports Destination ManagementSportsEvents *�is is not a complete listing of all events assisted or planned by the GRCVB - this listing only includes events which
are expected to generate at least $25,000 of economic impact or more.
The Tennis Center of Georgia
West Third Development
Advertising
Online Marketing
Publications
Editorial Coverage
2011 Objectives
Events booked for 2011
Product Development Marketing 2011 Outlook
�
Progress�Images�for�review–�Sent�11�17�10�
Located on a 30 acre site adjacent to the new Armuchee Connector
CollegeLocated behind Mount Berry Square
Mall, home of 93 retailers
courts designed to train and teach young children the full game in a smaller format
continued play in rain
10,000 square foot clubhouse
Currently in development, �e Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College will be the
�e purpose of �e Tennis Center of Georgia
state of Georgia, enhance the prestige of the state of Georgia.Additionally, �e Tennis Center of Georgia will serve as a focal point of community
development for the entire Northwest Georgia region by creating health & wellness opportunities and a positive quality of life for Northwest Georgia, teaching skills to
partnerships to provide new opportunities for underserved demographics and special populations.
Work continues to bring a major hotel property to the downtown riverfront. �e
District and is adjacent to the Oostanaula River and the Heritage Riverways Trail system.
the property conducted by the Highland Group. Results state that the economic climate
Negotiations with potential corporations are ongoing.
in an effort to revitalize declining neighborhoods and stimulate reinvestment in under utilized property.
�e property is directly adjacent to the Chief John Ross Pedestrian Bridge linking the West �ird Corridor to Historic Downtown Rome
benefit from the addition of a full service hotel property, increasing the viability of
�is increase in tourism activity will directly
increased economic impact.
Meetings & ConventionsApril GA Master Gardener’s State Conference 300 peopleSeptember Georgia Main Street Conference 250 peopleNovember 105th Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta 550 people
ReunionsAugust 439 Battalion Army Engineers Korean War Reunion 100 people
Sports
January Winter Cyclocross 500 people
March Southern States Athletic Conference Basketball 2,700 peopleApril Georgia Cup 300 peopleApril Georgia State Jr Spring Open 400 peopleApril Clocktower Classic Handcycling 300 people
June Georgia Challenger 1,200 people
July Georgia Jr Open 1,000 peopleJuly 6 yr. old Dizzy Dean World Series 360 peopleAugust Southern Closed Doubles Championship 700 people
October RACE Rome Sprint Triathlon 250 people
Marketing & Public Relations
Enhance family & child friendly appearance of publications.
Develop quarterly printed calendar. Enhance social media and website presence.
Civil War Marketing Develop calendar of events relating to Civil War including a tour series. Raise awareness of Rome’s Civil War history throughout Georgia through promotion.
Meetings & Conventions Strengthen awareness of Rome as a conference city to local professionals and educators.
Sports Marketing Diversify hosted events.
Last Stop Gift Shop Raise awareness of the gift shop within local community through outreach programs. Hire new Retail Marketing Manager to reorganize gift shop. Develop new corporate gift catalogue.
Product Development Continue to advocate and organize the development of �e Tennis Center of Georgia.
Leisure MarketAtlanta MagazineGeorgia BackroadsGeorgia Travel GuideGeorgia State Parks GuideGEMC Georgia MagazineMountain Crossroads
Southern LivingTrip AdvisorWhere Guestbook Atlanta
Sports MarketSports Destination ManagementSportsEvents
Convention & Meeting MarketGeorgia Trend
Last Stop Gift Shop
Magnolia MagazineRome News TribuneWRAQ
RomeGeorgia.org MetricsOriginal website design
from May 2008 was finished in July. A color redesign was performed in August.
2010 Visitation 46,204
Average time on site 2:15Most active page Calendar
Online Visitor Guide 2,377 visitsInformation requests 296
�eCivilWarInRome.org Metrics2010 Visitation 203Includes leisure market tracked by advertising
SportsInRome.org Metrics
Includes only qualified sporting event plannersFacebook
2010 new followers 3,564
Total post feedback 5,030
Georgia’s Rome Visitor Guide 16 page single color brochure with color cover. 15,000 printed
Visit Georgia’s Rome NEW! Created as a new marketing piece for Rome & Floyd County. Full Color brochure. 35,000 printed
Georgia’s Rome Coupon Book Coupons from 12 restaurants and attractions. Full Color 3x5 booklet. 10,000 printed
Winter Event Calendar NEW! Events for late 2010 - early 2011. 500 printed
Between the Rivers brochure Self guided tour. One color brochure. 3,000 printed
Myrtle Hill Brochure Self-guided tour. One color brochure. 11,500 printed
Sheet Map UPDATED! Map of Rome & Floyd County. 10,000 printed
Civil War Guide NEW! Guide to the Civil War in Rome & Floyd County. Full color 16 panel brochure. 10,000 printed
Spring into Rome NEW! Co-op project with several attractions to bring in new travelers. 7,500 printed
Outdoor Adventures in Georgia’s Rome NEW! Guide to all outdoor activities in Rome & Floyd County. Full color 20 panel brochure. 3,000 printed
Atlanta MagazineGeorgia BackroadsGeorgia TrendGEMC Georgia Magazine
Northwest Georgia Living
Sports Destination ManagementSportsEvents *�is is not a complete listing of all events assisted or planned by the GRCVB - this listing only includes events which
are expected to generate at least $25,000 of economic impact or more.
The Tennis Center of Georgia
West Third Development
Advertising
Online Marketing
Publications
Editorial Coverage
2011 Objectives
Events booked for 2011
Product Development Marketing 2011 Outlook
�
Progress�Images�for�review–�Sent�11�17�10�
Located on a 30 acre site adjacent to the new Armuchee Connector
CollegeLocated behind Mount Berry Square
Mall, home of 93 retailers
courts designed to train and teach young children the full game in a smaller format
continued play in rain
10,000 square foot clubhouse
Currently in development, �e Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College will be the
�e purpose of �e Tennis Center of Georgia
state of Georgia, enhance the prestige of the state of Georgia.Additionally, �e Tennis Center of Georgia will serve as a focal point of community
development for the entire Northwest Georgia region by creating health & wellness opportunities and a positive quality of life for Northwest Georgia, teaching skills to
partnerships to provide new opportunities for underserved demographics and special populations.
Work continues to bring a major hotel property to the downtown riverfront. �e
District and is adjacent to the Oostanaula River and the Heritage Riverways Trail system.
the property conducted by the Highland Group. Results state that the economic climate
Negotiations with potential corporations are ongoing.
in an effort to revitalize declining neighborhoods and stimulate reinvestment in under utilized property.
�e property is directly adjacent to the Chief John Ross Pedestrian Bridge linking the West �ird Corridor to Historic Downtown Rome
benefit from the addition of a full service hotel property, increasing the viability of
�is increase in tourism activity will directly
increased economic impact.
Meetings & ConventionsApril GA Master Gardener’s State Conference 300 peopleSeptember Georgia Main Street Conference 250 peopleNovember 105th Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta 550 people
ReunionsAugust 439 Battalion Army Engineers Korean War Reunion 100 people
Sports
January Winter Cyclocross 500 people
March Southern States Athletic Conference Basketball 2,700 peopleApril Georgia Cup 300 peopleApril Georgia State Jr Spring Open 400 peopleApril Clocktower Classic Handcycling 300 people
June Georgia Challenger 1,200 people
July Georgia Jr Open 1,000 peopleJuly 6 yr. old Dizzy Dean World Series 360 peopleAugust Southern Closed Doubles Championship 700 people
October RACE Rome Sprint Triathlon 250 people
Marketing & Public Relations
Enhance family & child friendly appearance of publications.
Develop quarterly printed calendar. Enhance social media and website presence.
Civil War Marketing Develop calendar of events relating to Civil War including a tour series. Raise awareness of Rome’s Civil War history throughout Georgia through promotion.
Meetings & Conventions Strengthen awareness of Rome as a conference city to local professionals and educators.
Sports Marketing Diversify hosted events.
Last Stop Gift Shop Raise awareness of the gift shop within local community through outreach programs. Hire new Retail Marketing Manager to reorganize gift shop. Develop new corporate gift catalogue.
Product Development Continue to advocate and organize the development of �e Tennis Center of Georgia.
Leisure MarketAtlanta MagazineGeorgia BackroadsGeorgia Travel GuideGeorgia State Parks GuideGEMC Georgia MagazineMountain Crossroads
Southern LivingTrip AdvisorWhere Guestbook Atlanta
Sports MarketSports Destination ManagementSportsEvents
Convention & Meeting MarketGeorgia Trend
Last Stop Gift Shop
Magnolia MagazineRome News TribuneWRAQ
RomeGeorgia.org MetricsOriginal website design
from May 2008 was finished in July. A color redesign was performed in August.
2010 Visitation 46,204
Average time on site 2:15Most active page Calendar
Online Visitor Guide 2,377 visitsInformation requests 296
�eCivilWarInRome.org Metrics2010 Visitation 203Includes leisure market tracked by advertising
SportsInRome.org Metrics
Includes only qualified sporting event plannersFacebook
2010 new followers 3,564
Total post feedback 5,030
Georgia’s Rome Visitor Guide 16 page single color brochure with color cover. 15,000 printed
Visit Georgia’s Rome NEW! Created as a new marketing piece for Rome & Floyd County. Full Color brochure. 35,000 printed
Georgia’s Rome Coupon Book Coupons from 12 restaurants and attractions. Full Color 3x5 booklet. 10,000 printed
Winter Event Calendar NEW! Events for late 2010 - early 2011. 500 printed
Between the Rivers brochure Self guided tour. One color brochure. 3,000 printed
Myrtle Hill Brochure Self-guided tour. One color brochure. 11,500 printed
Sheet Map UPDATED! Map of Rome & Floyd County. 10,000 printed
Civil War Guide NEW! Guide to the Civil War in Rome & Floyd County. Full color 16 panel brochure. 10,000 printed
Spring into Rome NEW! Co-op project with several attractions to bring in new travelers. 7,500 printed
Outdoor Adventures in Georgia’s Rome NEW! Guide to all outdoor activities in Rome & Floyd County. Full color 20 panel brochure. 3,000 printed
Atlanta MagazineGeorgia BackroadsGeorgia TrendGEMC Georgia Magazine
Northwest Georgia Living
Sports Destination ManagementSportsEvents *�is is not a complete listing of all events assisted or planned by the GRCVB - this listing only includes events which
are expected to generate at least $25,000 of economic impact or more.
Georgias‘
Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau
2010Annual Report
RomeGRCVB Board of Directors
Staff Advancement
Contact
Lisa Smith Executive DirectorKathy Mathis Deputy DirectorLinda Smith Sales & Event CoordinatorAnn Hortman Sports Marketing & EventsChris Cannon Director of CommunicationJackie Kinzer Visitor Center Manager
Ben Hardin Visitor Center HostEdna Hardin Visitor Center HostBeBe Smith Visitor Center HostCharlotte Ball Gift Shop ManagerTrena Jones Gift Shop Assistant ManagerWanda Mathis Gift Shop Sales Clerk
Lisa Smith served as President of the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus. Lisa Smith, Chris Cannon & Ann Hortman attended the 2010 Georgia Governor’s Conference and met with legislators. Chris Cannon & Ann Hortman coauthored an article on economic impact published in Sports Destination Management. Chris Cannon, Ann Hortman & Linda Smith earned Rome the title of ‘Camera Ready Community” during a ceremony in Atlanta. Ann Hortman represented Rome at the SSAC meeting in Montgomery, Ala. Kathy Mathis completed continuing education in tourism management. Chris Cannon received internet marketing training at the Susan Sweeny Internet Bootcamp. Ann Hortman presented at the NAIA Host City Conference.
402 Civic Center Drive, Rome, Georgia 30161
www.RomeGeorgia.org
Rebecca Roberts, Chair Shorter UniversityLarry Arrington, Vice Chair Shorter UniversityJennifer Beard Berry CollegeJohn Bennett City of RomeBrenda Bowen Harbin ClinicHarry Brock Appraisal Associates of Rome
Floyd County CommissionRichard Garland Rome Floyd Parks & RecreationVickie Hill Synovus MortgageSue Lee Rome City CommissionSandra Lindsey SunTrust BankHolly Lynch �e SeasonChris McHagge �e Claremont HouseJackie Moreland Chamber of Commerce / Hype, Inc.Gay Nichols Hawthorn SuitesAnil Patel Country Inn & SuitesKevin Poe Floyd CountyWanda Reid Vargo OrthodonticsVivian Richmeier Coosa Country ClubLisa Schlenk Community VolunteerErnie Smith Dempsey, Lord, & SmithBill �orton Community Volunteer
Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau
wwwFor information on Georgia’s Rome
2010 Economic Impact GRCVB StaffEconomic Impact Personnel
Total Impact (Includes all categories below) $9,334,215Meetings & Conventions
Sports Events
Weddings & Reunions
Group Travel
People serviced
Sales Tax Generated $653,395Market Mix
*Numbers represented on this economic impact report represent only events, conventions, meetings and other activities where the GRCVB was directly involved. A report with all tourism activity, including that not related to GRCVB, will be released in early summer by the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
Major Conventions & Events Hosted in 2010Meetings & Conventions
April GA Trust for Historic Preservation $49,700
July Jehovah’s Witness Assembly $190,900August Jehovah’s Witness Assembly $190,900
October Jehovah’s Witness Assembly $190,900
Reunions
May Berry College Alumni Weekend $64,500June Berry College Soar Session $159,750August Darlington Boarding Students Orientation $64,500October Darlington Alumni Weekend $51,600
Sports
March Southern States Athletic Conference Basketball $265,990
June Southern Closed 16 $233,444June Summer in the Hills Baseball Tournament $111,600July Georgia Jr. Open Tennis $421,600August Southern Closed Jr. Doubles Championship $74,400
*�is is not a complete listing of all events assisted or planned by the GRCVB - this listing only includes events which generated at least $25,000 of economic impact or more.
