| A message from the desk of Dan Blumenstock... |
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 I would like to thank you for the opportunity of serving as your GCHMA President for the past two years. We have seen amazing growth not only in the Association but the industry as a whole. Together we have made major strides towards educating our elected officials in the importance of funding our industry. Whether it was requesting an increase in the federal per diem or establishing the Destination Specific Marketing fund, our local industry has acted with one voice to accomplish a great deal.
We also have pulled together to increase the private sector resources available to help maintain the Charleston area's presence as a top-rated destination. Although times are tight, our CACVB has continued to move forward and help us all gain market share.
Finally, we have all continued to support local education initiatives to ensure that are incoming workforce is prepared to enter the field with the knowledge needed. The Association will remain committed to the ever-expanding programs at the Culinary Institute of Trident Technical College, the College of Charleston and the local high schools with the Lodging Management Program in place.
Again, thank you to each of you for your membership and time. I look forward to continuing to work with you as our industry meets the challenges ahead and continues to serve our area as the number one industry! |
| Holiday Happenings for your Guests |
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Parade of Boats
Saturday, December 6, 2008
5-8pm
Parade begins along Mt. Pleasant at 5pm; Viewing from the peninsula begins at 6:30pm
Shopping with Friends
December 6
Grab your friends and shop til you drop to show your support for more than 120 caring Red Ribbon Retailers who will give 10% of every dollar you spend to Lowcountry AIDS Services. Guilt free shopping for a great cause! http://www.aids-services.com Charleston Christmas ParadeDecember 7 2-5 pm
This holiday tradition is better than ever as bands, floats, marchers and performers parade through downtown Charleston. The parade begins at the intersection of Calhoun and Meeting Streets, proceeds down King Street to Broad Street to Lockwood Blvd. Sponsored by the Tri-County Fire Chiefs Association. For more information, please call (843) 720-1981.
Mt. Pleasant Christmas Parade
December 14
More than 100 floats will march down Coleman Boulevard on Sunday, December 14, as the Mount Pleasant Holiday Parade set sails to the delight of thousands of residents and visitors. Immediately following the Fireworks and Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 PM, the parade will begin at 5:45 PM at the intersection of Coleman and Pelzer Drive. It will continue past Shem Creek to conclude at the Sea Island Shopping Center around 7:15 PM.
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