Podcast appearances and mentions of richmond region tourism

In an effort to bolster tourism and support local businesses, Richmond Region Tourism has announced two new grant programs. The Special Event Grant program and the Hotel Workforce Intern Grant program, both funded by the Tourism Improvement District, aim to attract visitors to the region and support the hospitality industry. The Special Event Grant program offers up to ,000 to organizers of new special events, those within their first three years, or newly created events that enhance existing ones. To qualify, events must attract at least 25% of their attendees from outside a 50-mile radius of the Richmond, region with...Article LinkSupport the show

To honor the recently retired president of Richmond Region Tourism, Henrico County officials will dedicate a street sign Aug. 14 for the Honorary Jack Berry Way at the Henrico Sports and Events Center in Glen Allen. The sign will be located near the parking lot entrance from Telegraph Road. The sign is designed to commemorate Berry's more than 30 years of service to the tourism industry in Metro Richmond. In December 1992, Berry was named president and CEO of the Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau, now known as Richmond Region Tourism, and he spent the following decades helping to...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Andrew Wilhelm, an Airport Operations employee at Richmond International Airport, has been named the airport's 2023 Living the Values Employee of the Year. Wilhelm also received the Richmond Region Tourism 2024 Customer Service Award. Wilhelm was honored for his commitment to going above and beyond, as well as his assistance to coworkers and navigating difficult situations, such as flights being diverted due to poor weather. The Living the Values program recognizes employees who demonstrate integrity, commitment to others, public and community service, safety, courtesy, and passion for what they do. Members of the public may nominate airport employees for the...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Richmond Region Tourism has launched a new mobile passport to help people explore the local breweries year-round – and during National Beer Day on April 7. Users can download the free Richmond Region Beer Trail passport app, and after checking in at five breweries on the trail, win a free Richmond Region Beer Trail hat or beanie. The Richmond Region Beer Trail was launched in 2016 and includes more than 35 breweries, making it the largest of more than 20 beer trails in Virginia. “We're very proud of our award-winning local brewing community,” said Jack Berry, Richmond Region Tourism president...Article LinkSupport the show

The Richmond region has seen a 66% increase in the number of Black-owned businesses in the area during the past year, according to data released by Yelp.com. The online business review website ranks the region as one of the top five places in the country for new Black-owned businesses. “Our region is home to a vibrant community of Black-owned businesses,” said Tameka Jefferson, Richmond Region Tourism community relations manager and BLK RVA lead. “These businesses are an integral part of our history, present and future, and make our region an exciting place to live and visit.” Richmond Region Tourism's BLK...Article LinkSupport the show

The Richmond region is one of several nominees in the country for USA Today's "10Best Readers' Choice Awards" for Best City for Street Art, Best Beer City, Best Arts District, Best Brewery Tour, and Best Brewpub. The Best Brewpub nomination includes The Answer Brewpub in Henrico. “Our local artists and brewery teams work tirelessly to serve our community, so it's always special to see their work recognized on a national level,” said Jack Berry, president, and CEO of Richmond Region Tourism. “We are fortunate to have more than 150 murals and over 30 local breweries in the Richmond region that...Article LinkSupport the show

Jack Berry's retirement, which will formally take place this summer, caps off 30-plus years of overseeing the tourism organization.

Sportable, an adaptive sports club, Jan. 11 recognized six Foundational partners that assisted the club in bringing the National Wheelchair Basketball Association's Adult and Junior Division national championships to Virginia for the first time. The championship events will be held April 5-14 at the Henrico Sports & Events Center at Virginia Center. "Bringing the NWBA Wheelchair Basketball National Tournaments to Richmond is a result of the support of Sportable and our six Foundational partners [Dominion Energy, Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority, Markel, Richmond Region Tourism, Sheltering Arms Institute, and TowneBank], and we are grateful for their commitment," said David Shaffer,...Article LinkSupport the show

J.C. Poma spent almost 7 years with Richmond Region Tourism, working his way up from manager to director to vice president before leaving earlier this year. He didn't venture far, as he went about 20 miles south of Richmond to the small city of Chesterfield, Virginia. Since arriving in Chesterfield, his task has been to build up the Play Chesterfield brand within the Sports, Visitation, & Entertainment department, and both utilize and upgrade the various facilities in the area. Poma's philosophy of building from within has Play Chesterfield focused on creating spaces for residents to play and interact, while also looking to bring in tournaments and events from outside the county to drive revenue. We talked with Poma about what his short and longterm goals are, how he and his team are promoting the new Play Chesterfield venture and the delicate balance of keeping the locals happy, while establishing the destination as a prime spot for sports tourism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Josephs and Bob Black have Dennis Bickmeier from Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority, Salvation Army Rebecca Turnbull and Jack Berry from Richmond Region Tourism

Matt Josephs and Bob Black have Dennis Bickmeier from Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority, Salvation Army Rebecca Turnbull and Jack Berry from Richmond Region Tourism

Matt Josephs and Bob Black have Dennis Bickmeier from Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority, Salvation Army Rebecca Turnbull and Jack Berry from Richmond Region Tourism

Henrico's Michael Rustin tied for first place in the Strike-King co-angler division of the Major League Fishing Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine event on the James River July 22, catching five bass that totaled 12 pounds, 15 ounces. Rustin earned [post_excerpt],728, while co-champion Rickey Wood of Smithfield, Virginia, earned slightly more, as the result of a contingency award. The tournament, hosted by Richmond Region Tourism, was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Piedmont Division. Kermit Crowder of Matoaca earned ,830 for his overall victory, catching a five-bass limit total of 22 pounds, 10 ounces.Article LinkSupport the show

Episode Notes: On the heels of Pride Month, our next Teaming Up episode is focused on LGBTQ+ campaign development, particularly in the tourism space. We called on our client Richmond Region Tourism (RRT) for Episode 19, which was led by our very own Hannah Robinson, senior account executive, who has been working with RRT for the last three years. In this episode of Teaming Up, Hannah sits down with Tameka Jefferson, community relations manager at Richmond Region Tourism, to talk all things OutRVA – an initiative dedicated to promoting LGBTQ+ visibility, equality and acceptance in the Richmond community. The pair delves into the success of the annual Dine Out for Pride campaign, chats about the importance of inclusion in tourism efforts and provides valuable insights on how allies and the broader community can show support for the LGBTQ+ community throughout the year. Other topics covered in this episode include: How OutRVA came to be What it's like to be part of OutRVA Richmond and the Human Rights Index OutRVA and the Richmond community Events and initiatives Black Pride Week LGBTQ+ work and advisory boards Allies in RVA Join us as we celebrate diversity and teamwork in this special episode. Upcoming OutRVA Events July 22, 2023: Pride After Dark, Fall Out July 27, 2023: Burlesque Bingo, Basic City Bingo Co. Relevant links OutRVA: https://outrva.com/ Richmond Region Tourism: https://www.visitrichmondva.com/ BLK RVA: https://www.visitblkrva.com/

In a neat combo-pack, Danny Bonifas, Director of sports and events at Richmond Region Tourism, speaks to John Reid about the big Quadball tournament this weekend, and Mike Mayo from Mike-Mayo.com chats with John about Mission Impossible and Oppenheimer in theatres.  

It's Summertime... time for something fresh! On this pilot addition of Mashup Monday, the afternoon shows merge together as Matt joins Bob to discuss this coming up week in sports. On this inaugural episode who better than Danny Bonifas, Director of Sports & Events at Richmond Region Tourism, to come on and talk about all the great things happening this summer. Bob and Matt continue to talk about dumbest things in sports and much more.

Danny Bonifas, Director of Sports & Events at Richmond Region Tourism, comes on the show to talk about all the great things happening this summer. Check out all the things at Richmond Region Tourism at https://www.visitrichmondva.com/

It's Summertime... time for something fresh! On this pilot addition of Mashup Monday, the afternoon shows merge together as Matt joins Bob to discuss this coming up week in sports. On this inaugural episode who better than Danny Bonifas, Director of Sports & Events at Richmond Region Tourism, to come on and talk about all the great things happening this summer. Bob and Matt continue to talk about dumbest things in sports and much more.

Danny Bonifas, Director of Sports & Events at Richmond Region Tourism, comes on the show to talk about all the great things happening this summer. Check out all the things at Richmond Region Tourism at https://www.visitrichmondva.com/

It's Summertime... time for something fresh! On this pilot addition of Mashup Monday, the afternoon shows merge together as Matt joins Bob to discuss this coming up week in sports. On this inaugural episode who better than Danny Bonifas, Director of Sports & Events at Richmond Region Tourism, to come on and talk about all the great things happening this summer. Bob and Matt continue to talk about dumbest things in sports and much more.

Gerald talked with Bob about Richmond Region Tourism's involvement with the first Women's Open of Virginia. As well as what's to come for RVA!

Gerald talked with Bob about Richmond Region Tourism's involvement with the first Women's Open of Virginia. As well as what's to come for RVA!

America's top youth lacrosse athletes will vie for national titles when the first-ever US Club Lacrosse National Championship comes to the Richmond region in 2024, and some of the games will be played at Henrico's Glover Park. The event will take place there and at Chesterfield's RiverCity Sportsplex Aug. 1-4. US Club Lacrosse is partnering with Elite Tournaments to put on the event. The groups worked with Richmond Region Tourism and local partners to bring the championship to the region. Organizers expect 192 teams to compete at the event, bringing about 7,000 athletes and families to the region. “Next August...Article LinkSupport the show

Jason tells us about the ECNL Boys National Event taking place at Glover Park this weekend. He tells us his version of "why Richmond?". Jason is brought to us by Richmond Region Tourism. Plus, some Heat, Celtics and Sixers chat.

Jason tells us about the ECNL Boys National Event taking place at Glover Park this weekend. He tells us his version of "why Richmond?". Jason is brought to us by Richmond Region Tourism. Plus, some Heat, Celtics and Sixers chat.

It's not finished yet, but Henrico officials already have booked the first national sports event for the Henrico Sports and Event Center in Glen Allen. The facility, due to be completed this September, will host the 2024 Adult and Junior Division Wheelchair Basketball national tournaments April 5-7 and April 12-14, 2024. The National Wheelchair Basketball Association, Sportable, Richmond Region Tourism, and the Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority made the announcement Thursday. "We are thrilled to announce that Junior & Adult Wheelchair Basketball Championships will be held in Richmond, VA in 2024," said Matt Pierre, a member of the NWBA Board...Article LinkSupport the show

The HBCU Speech & Debate Championship is taking place at Virginia State University this Thursday through Sunday! Chris is brought to us by Richmond Region Tourism.

MyKayla Skinner joins Bob on a Friday. Thank you to Richmond Region Tourism for setting Richmond up with such wonderful events.

Bob was joined by Steve Taylor of the RVAXC Festival. We will be broadcasting Border to Border tomorrow afternoon 3-5 pm live from Pole Green Park Sports Fields to help promote the USA Track and Field Cross Country Championship this Saturday as we partner with our friends over at Richmond Region Tourism!

The second annual RVA Awards are fast approaching. J.C. and Richmond Region Tourism will be honoring the best of Richmond sports on February 5th. Learn more at https://www.visitrichmondva.com/sports/rva-sports-awards/

Jerrine is our resident Dallas Cowboy and JMU fan. But, that's not what she's here to talk about. Jerrine serves as the VP of Sales for Richmond Region Tourism.

Hour two from Magnolia Green Golf Club with Bob. His guests include Jerrine Lee of Richmond Region Tourism and John Marshall Of Colonial Downs.

Jerrine is our resident Dallas Cowboy and JMU fan. But, that's not what she's here to talk about. Jerrine serves as the VP of Sales for Richmond Region Tourism.

Hour two from Magnolia Green Golf Club with Bob. His guests include Jerrine Lee of Richmond Region Tourism and John Marshall Of Colonial Downs.

Episode #26: The Big Pitch could have been called The Big Win, says Tom Loftus, Vice President of Marketing at Richmond Region Tourism. What's it all about and how did the entire staff get involved in this marketing initiative? Plus, a robust jobs update. Visit Richmond Virginia Read The Travel Vertical Newsletter here! If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please contact Laurie at laurie@thetravelvertical.com The Travel Vertical Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Adam Stoker and Laurie Farr and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Henrico County will serve as the host site for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association women’s softball championship tournament during the next three years. The conference and Richmond Region Tourism made the announcement Monday as part of a larger agreement that will bring three CIAA championship events to the Richmond region in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The CIAA is a Division II collegiate conference and the oldest historically Black athletic conference in the nation, established in 1912. It includes Virginia Union and Virginia State universities locally, as well as 10 other colleges and universities in the Mid-Atlantic region. RF&P Park in...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

A shooting in Henrico's Near West End leaves a woman dead and another person injured; Henrico Schools announces its Teacher of the Year and First-Year Teacher of the Year; a traffic alert for Eastern Henrico; Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is returning to competition at Richmond Raceway; Richmond Region Tourism plans its Awards & Annual Meeting this Friday.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Richmond Region Tourism will host its Awards & Annual Meeting on Friday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. to recognize hospitality partners and professionals making an impact in the Richmond region. The free virtual event will include the debut of Richmond Region Tourism’s new “Find Your Moment” advertising campaign that will encourage residents to safely explore the region and share their favorite experiences. The effort will be the first local campaign from the organization and includes digital, television and social media advertising. The Awards & Annual Meeting takes place during National Travel and Tourism Week (May 2-8), which...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Yomika Alexander, Agent at New York Life Insurance Company, and Keith Smith of The YES Team Realtors joined me live on The I Love CVille Show! The I Love CVille Show headlines (Thursday, Sept 10) 1. Modern Nosh is closing forever. 2. Panera Bread makes huge impact in CVille with UVA Children's Hospital. https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2020/09/generous-donation-from-local-panera-bread-locations-enables-u-va-childrens-hospital-transplant-program-to-reach-new-heights 3. No Fans This Weekend At Richmond Raceway. Richmond Region Tourism did not have an economic impact figure for a normal race weekend but said last year the region's highest hotel occupancy weekend (92.3%) came during the fall NASCAR race. https://richmond.com/sports/professional/race-weekend-rolls-into-richmond-but-with-no-fans-the-normal-economic-impact-will-be/article_02ef6148-f534-5a2d-ace6-e2fa5786cf19.html#tracking-source=home-top-story 4. JetBlue Airways announced Thursday morning that it will start offering a daily flight to Los Angeles and to Las Vegas from Richmond International Airport starting December 18. https://richmond.com/business/jetblue-to-offer-daily-west-coast-flights-out-of-richmond-airport-officials-call-announcement-historic/article_02a85566-eb48-5574-848c-d310c55718d7.html#tracking-source=home-breaking 5. New York City will allow restaurants to open for indoor dining after a group of more than 300 owners filed a $2 billion class-action lawsuit. Restaurants will be allowed to reopen dining rooms at 25% capacity starting September 30. https://www.businessinsider.com/new-york-city-will-allow-indoor-dining-starting-september-30-2020-9 6. 13 former UVA football players are on NFL rosters. The season starts tonight. https://dailyprogress.com/sports/13-former-virginia-football-players-on-nfl-rosters-as-season-kicks-off/article_f1b8cea4-cca9-5140-bac5-9a283fa4afc8.html 7. UVa Basketball Coach Tony Bennett supports an all-inclusive NCAA Tournament. https://www.streakingthelawn.com/2020/9/9/21429387/tony-bennett-in-support-of-all-inclusive-2021-ncaa-tournament-college-basketball 8. NCAA says no to expanded, all-inclusive NCAA Tournament. The NCAA is now going toe-to-toe with the ACC. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29852429/no-plans-expand-men-basketball-tournament-2021-acc-all-proposal-ncaa-says 9. Penn National stock price roars. Jerry Miller suggested on The I Love CVille Show 22 days ago that everyone should buy this stock ASAP. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/10/penn-shares-to-soar-45percent-as-barstool-becomes-dominant-sports-betting-company-rosenblatt-says.html The I Love CVille Show airs live before a worldwide audience Monday – Friday from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm on The I Love CVille Network. The I Love CVille Show is powered by four generation strong Intrastate Inc., trusted limo company Camryn Limousine, the talented Dr. Scott Wagner of Scott Wagner Chiropractic and Sports Medicine, custom home builder John Kerber of Dominion Custom Homes and entrepreneur Patricia Boden Zeller's Animal Connection – All Natural Store for Healthy Pets.