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Mark Your Calendar
Travel Council Annual Meeting

Please join the Charleston Area CVB for the Travel Council Annual Meeting

featuring
Millie Bratton, Editor in Chief of Brides Magazine
& the Golden Pineapple awards

Thursday, June 11, 2009
Registration at 11:30 am
Luncheon at Noon

Grand Ballroom
Charleston Area Convention Center

Travel Council Investors - $60
Non-Investors - $85

For reservations, please reply by Friday, June 5, 2009 to jwaller@charlestoncvb.com.
Student of the Month

The Culinary Institute at TTC

I started working at the reception desk at The Woodlands in September 2008. I was looking for a job because I felt like I should have experience in the industry. I started searching hotels in the area online, and I saw that there was a part time job as the concierge at the Woodlands. I began finding out as much as I could about it, and I had actually found someone in my Catering Management class who was working there. I asked her what I should do and who I should talk to. I later applied and went in for an interview. I was nervous because I didn't have much experience, but I acted confident when I went for my interview. I was actually hired the same day.

I never realized how much was involved in this job. It is fast-paced and I have to handle many different things at once. Each day I find ways to improve and make the process go smoother. I am fairly confident that I can handle almost anything now. The thing I like most about my job is that I can interact with the guests. I think the best feeling in the world comes when you make someone smile.

Keri Fioto
Student & employee of the Woodlands Resort & Inn
June 2009
Industry Summer Socials
with the Greater Charleston Restaurant Assoc.

June 24, 2009
Charleston Crabhouse - Waterfront - James Island

August 19, 2009
Halls Chophouse - King Street

No RSVP needed and no charge!!!
Happy hour priced drinks
Hors d'oeuvres provided by host restaurant
2009 Legislative Wrap Up
07 fashion week How did tourism fare?

In a year where no one knew what the state budget outcome would be, tourism probably had the best outcome in the entire state.  The General Assembly appropriated $10 million for the Destination Specific Tourism Marketing fund!  This was a great victory for the industry and would not have been possible without the many leaders from Charleston that attended the Taste of South Carolina on April 22.  It was certainly a key opportunity to meet with legislators and share how important the state's investment is.  The Charleston Area CVB has continued to receive the $1 per night match and hopes to apply for over $2.5 million. 

Special thanks also to our two main industry-wide spokespersons, Tom Sponseller and Buddy Jennings.  They are at the state house each day listening and helping advance our industry agenda.  Tom and Buddy stay in constant contact with our staff through out the days and are a huge asset!

So, which legislators from Charleston were instrumental and supportive of tourism?  Here is our list:
House of Representatives
Speaker Bobby Harrell (& staff)
Rep. Jenny Horne
Rep. Annette Young
Rep. Jimmy Merrill
Rep. Vida Miller
Rep. David Mack
Rep. Chip Limehouse
Rep. Wendall Gilliard
Rep. Mike Sottile
Rep. Seth Whipper
Rep. Anne P. Hutto
Rep. Robert Brown
Rep. Tim Scott
Rep. Leon Stavrinakis

Senate
President Pro Temp Glenn McConnell (& staff)
Senator Ray Cleary
Senator Paul Campbell
Senator Robert Ford
Senator Clementa Pinckney
Restaurant of the Month

Randy Marvin and The Gilligan's Crew thank the Greater Charleston Hotel/Motel Association and its members for the support of our new downtown location at the end of Market Street. 
Come join us in celebrating our newest Lowcountry location - we've got all the Gilligan's staples including our famous domestic shrimp and hushpuppies plus even more! 

Gilligan's on the Market Happy Hour Mon-Fri from 4-7
$1 Bud Light Drafts, $2 and $3 drafts, $3 house wine, well drinks and speciality shots
Half price on food from the bar menu, including Seafood Ceveche, Asian Pan Seared Tuna and Southern Seafood Sliders
 
$9.99 Matinee Menu -Create Your Own 3 Course Meal Mon-Thurs 4-6

Getting out of work after dinner time?  Stop in for a late bite to eat at the bar or on the back courtyard and enjoy a cocktail because you deserve it!

FREE PARKING FOR OUR GUESTS WHILE DINING IN THE ADJACENT LOT EVERY NIGHT STARTING AT 6
 
Gilligan's on the Market
14 North Market Street
(Between East Bay & Concord)
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 853-2244
 
See special coupon below!
Gilligan's GCHMA
Special
Offer




Receive $5 off any appetizer on our menu or enjoy a complimentary slice of our key lime pie when you purchase at least one entree!  Only one coupon allowed per table and sorry, this coupon can not be combined with any other offer.  Hurry in soon!
Offer Expires:7/31/2009