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Volume 6, Issue 2 February 2010 |
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Greetings!
Enjoy the February issue of the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau newsletter!
Sincerely,
Sarah Stroesser
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Upcoming Meetings
· Hotel/Motel Council
February 10
· Diplomat Meeting
February 15
· Office Closed- President's Day
February 17
· Athletic Events Committee Meeting
February 22
· Executive Board Meeting | |
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Jefferson City's Events Fill the 2010 Calendar but Won't Bust the Budget
Ice shows, adventure races, outdoor movies and spectacular theater productions await those who visit Jefferson City in 2010. Jefferson City, once again, has put together a full lineup of special events throughout the year, many of which are free. 
Some of the newer events to be added Jefferson City's calendar are Thursday Night Live concerts on the streets of downtown, "Stars Under the Stars" Outdoor Movie Series (pictured at right), Show-Me Beer Festival and the Capital City Cookoff barbecue competition.
The capitol grounds plays host to many events such as the Cultural Concerts in August and September and the Outdoor Movie Series in June, July and August. A large inflatable screen set up in the shadow of the capitol dome will show movie classics "A League of Their Own", "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Little Rascals."
Jefferson City's events are perfectly suited for those with a tight budget because the majority of them are free, including long-running, annual events such as Salute to America Fourth of July Celebration, Kidsfest, Harvestfest, Oktoberfest, Governor's Mansion Candlelight Tours and Living Windows Christmas Showcase. For specific details on all of Jefferson City's events, go to www.VisitJeffersonCity.com.
All of these events and more are outlined in the 2010 Calendar of Events, available at the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau. Stop by and pick up your copy or call (800) 769-4183 and request one. |
CVB Uses Microsoft Tag
The Convention and Visitors Bureau is enlisting another new technological feature in some of its advertisements and other collateral material. The Microsoft Tag (shown below) can be customized and linked directly to whatever web site you choose, ours links directly to www.VisitJeffersonCity.com. All you, as the user, have to do is download the free app for your smart phone, aim your phone at the image, wait for the image to register (it should take only seconds) and your phone will automatically open your web browser to our web site. Try it, it's pretty cool!
The tag on the left is a demonstration of how you can customize your tag, the one on the right is the basic template; they both create the same end result. Microsoft provides statistics on the use of each tag you create so we can tell how many people are utilizing this free tool.
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Lincoln University hosts "New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music"
 Lincoln University's Inman E. Page Library (Room 317) is hosting the Smithsonian Institute's New Harmonies American Roots Music exhibition from January 23-March-6, 2010 in room 317 in Page Library. It is a celebration of the musical heritage of the United States and Page Library is proud to be involved. The six-week long event started on Saturday, January 23rd at 3PM with a grand opening and a musical presentation of gospel and blues music in Richardson Auditorium at 7PM. For more information call (573) 681-5504 or (573) 681-5514 or go to www.lincolnu.edu/pages/717.asp. |
Valentine's Day Hotel Packages
Jefferson City hotels have put together special packages to celebrate Valentine's Day. Check out these great offers and book your Valentine's date today! Click here to see the special offers. |
Announcements
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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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Monthly Statistics
Marketing Report
Visitor Requests
January 1,048
YTD 1,048
Web Site Unique Visitors
January 3,542
YTD 3,542
Web Site Visitors (Total)
January 4,383
YTD 4.383
STR (Smith Travel Research) Report
December 2009 % Change 2008
Occupancy 31.6% -23.2%
Room Rate $59.85 -4.4%
Year-to-Date % Change 2008
Occupancy 50.7% -12.9%
Room Rate $68.19 1.7%
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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! | |
Did you know?
Dr. Carolyn Mahoney, Lincoln University's current president, is the first woman to ever head Jefferson City's Lincoln University. | |
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