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January 2010 Issue
Richmond Hill Activity Spotlight
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Victory, Liberty Ships and Savannah!
Social Networking in Richmond Hill
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This month I thought I would remind everyone that you can find a calendar of Richmond Hill events and lots of local information on our website at 
When you are on the go, you can also find a list of events, restaurant and shopping phone numbers, and directions to Richmond Hill on our mobile website: richmondhillvisit.mobi 
 
 
Visitor Information
Brochures and flyers about local activities and events are available at the information desk at City Hall.  A self-serve brochure rack has maps and event information available for free.  Please contact the CVB for help in getting your brochure added to the rack or your event listed on our website.
 
(912) 756-2676 
 
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Richmond Hill CVB News

Greetings!

Happy New Year! 
 
I hope you all had a great time over the holidays and got a chance to relax.  
 
January is usually a pretty quiet time in Richmond Hill, but we do have a couple of fun and unique events to offer.  I plan to take this month to regroup and get things organized for the new year.  Take a moment to sit back and take a deep breath after the hectic schedule of the holidays.  January is a good time to remember to relax and enjoy the things our quiet community has to offer.  Get a good book from our library or local book store.  Dine out with friends.  Take in a lecture or take a walk along the nature trails at J. F. Gregory or Henderson Park.  Take time for yourself this month!
Ships For Victory, Liberty Ships and Savannah
 
Libery Ships
 

 

When:

January 7, 2010 at 7:00pm
 
Where: Richmond Hill Historical Society and Museum
11460 Ford Avenue, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
 
On Thursday, January 7th, at 7:00 PM, in the Richmond Hill Museum, renowned historian, Michael Jordan, will be presenting his documentary on the 200 Liberty Ships built in Savannah and Brunswick during WW II. The film features interviews with numerous local people who worked in the ship yards and sailed in the ships. Jordan will introduce the program and be available for questions at the conclusion. The Richmond Hill Historical Society is excited to kick off its' 2010 lecture series with Mr. Jordan.  The event is open to members and non-members and is at no charge to the attendees. If you have questions or need directions please call the Richmond Hill Museum at 912-756-3697.
For more information contact:
Sarah Volker at 912-756-3697
Save the Date!
 
 
The next installment of the CVB Business Forum will be held on February 23, 2010 at 8:45am (location to be determined).  The topic of this forum will be Using Social Networking as a way to market and expand your customer base.  Andy Uhlig  of iti Marketing will be the guest speaker.
 
Andy is Director of Client Relations at ITI Marketing, Inc., a media and technology company serving the travel industry, and was appointed to the Richmond Hill CVB in 2009. He has spent over fifteen years serving the travel industry in the capacity of destination and hospitality marketing. As former Director of Tour & Leisure Travel at the Savannah Convention & Visitors Bureau, he brings expertise and insight to the tourism marketing needs of our area. 
 
To RSVP for this event, please call the CVB at 912-756-2676
If you are planning a big event this year, be sure to give the folks at the new Richmond Hill City Center a call (912-445-0043) and check out their website.
 
The Richmond Hill City Center has already started buzz among brides and meeting planners working on spring events, so be sure to call now to reserve your dates!
 
Thanks for reading this month's newsletter.
 
Sincerely,
 
Midnight Star Pottery
 
Chris Sheppard
Executive Director
Richmond Hill CVB