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September 2009 | |
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Greetings!
Enjoy the September issue of the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau newsletter! Sincerely,
Sarah Stroesser
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Upcoming Meetings
September 7
· Office Closed
September 8
· Hotel/Motel Council September 9
· Diplomat Meeting September 16
· Athletic Events Committee Meeting
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Bureau web site receives a face lift
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau introduced its redesigned web site last week. The home page ( www.VisitJeffersonCity.com) has been changed to incorporate  buttons directing visitors to the Bureau's social media pages. The overall look of the site has improved as well and now has a much more contemporary edge. Recent trends in marketing continue to emphasize the importance of social media, therefore the Bureau has responded by creating accounts on several of the most popular social media networks including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube. The Bureau is also in the process of starting a blog. The new set up of the home page allows users to easily access all of the Bureau's other accounts and become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. The Wowget, another new feature, is an interactive media player that hosts photos, videos, podcasts and more. This allows the Bureau to upload dozens of visual representations of Jefferson City in one player. The web site, of course, still hosts a plethora of information about Jefferson City including places to stay, things to see, places to eat and events to attend. For more information about the web site or Jefferson City, contact the Bureau. |
 Tons to do at Tour of Missouri
We've got everything you need to enjoy the Tour of Missouri to the fullest right here. Click here to download a pdf with your 2009 Tour of Missouri day planner and you'll definitely be a winner!
Mike Kehoe Ford Chili Cook-off tickets are on sale now! Pick yours up at the CVB or at Mike Kehoe Ford. Only $10 a piece! |
Bureau introduces new community videos
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau just completed a series of videos highlighting Jefferson City. The videos will be part of a three year promotional campaign conducted by CGI Communications, Inc.
e-LocalLink, a division of CGI, traveled to Jefferson City at the end of June to film a series of online videos to showcase the assets and attributes that the City of Jefferson City has to offer to its residents, its visitors and its business community. These videos are now available on the Bureau's web site, www.visitjeffersoncity.com.
Each video is about one minute and thirty seconds long and highlights the following topics: real estate, quality of life, education, accommodations, arts and entertainment, downtown, recreation and things to do, tourism and things to do and the Missouri State Capitol. A general welcome video, featuring Mayor John Landwehr, was also produced.
Go online and check out these videos to see what you've been missing in Jefferson City! |
Book tours of the Missouri State Penitentiary onlineThe Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau recently launched its Missouri State Penitentiary web site, www.MissouriPenTours.com, a web site boasting tons of historic information about the penitentiary. Now, users have the option to book tours of MSP through this site. There is a link on the home page that takes you directly to a tour booking web site and lists all of the tours and their availability. If the tour is sold out, it will say "tour is full" so you know right away what your options are. The Bureau controls the ticket inventory and keeps the information completely up to date. Log on today and book your tour, pay for your ticket(s) and you will be set to go! |
Nathan Allen has joined the staff of the Convention and Visitors Bureau as an intern for the fall. Nathan attended grade school and high school in Jefferson City and graduated from Lindenwood University in May 2009 with a bachelor's degree in corporate communications. Nathan will focus on public relations and marketing projects during his time at the Bureau.
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Tell us about it... Are you submitting your events for inclusion on the CVB's Calendar of Events? The Calendar of Events is one of the most popular pages on the web site!
To enter an event, click here.
This is a completely free service the CVB offers, so get out there and enter in your information! Submissions are not guaranteed.
Call Sarah at 573-632-2820 with questions. | |
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Follow us on Twitter, be our friend on Facebook
Check us out on Facebook. Anyone can join Facebook; all you have to do is log on to www.Facebook.com and create a free account. Click here to see the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau's page.
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September Statistics Marketing Report
Visitor Requests
August 617
YTD 16,927
Web Site Unique Visitors
August 4,198
YTD 32,272
Web Site Visitors (Total)
August 5,513
YTD 40,308
STR (Smith Travel Research) Report
July 2009 % Change 2008
Occupancy 55.2% -7.5%
Room Rate $65.69 -0.6%
Year-to-Date % Change 2008
Occupancy 53.8% -12.7%
Room Rate $68.71 0.5%
Diplomat Volunteer Hours
August 42
2009 Total 273.5 | |
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Thank you for your interest in Jefferson City. We look forward to sharing more about our wonderful community in the future. Feel free to contact the Bureau with any questions you may have! | |
Jefferson City High School is the alma mater of several past and current NFL players including Don Webb, Charlie Brown, Jerry Crumpler, Dennis Meyer, George Shorthose, Steve Martin, Justin Smith, Kirk Farmer, and Justin Gage. |
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Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau
573-632-2820 800-769-4183
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