CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BLUEPRINT

CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BLUEPRINT
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Group sales to fill rooms during peak “need periods.”
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Retain FY13 level of funding for group bid fees. Bid fees are critical when
attracting large groups that have the ability to spend millions in Clarksville- FY15 Ongoing Convention and Visitors Bureau
Montgomery County.
Trade shows are critical events whereby the CVB promotes the destination to
potential group planners. This line item is reduced in the FY14 budget by
$16K from FY13. Investing that $16K in trade show attendance could FY15 Ongoing Convention and Visitors Bureau
deliver over a million dollars in spending from potential new groups that
could be brought to the destination.
Target team sports based on existing facilities and available lodging during
desired event periods. New indoor multi-purpose facilities will allow growth FY15 Ongoing Convention and Visitors Bureau
during the slow winter months of January – March.
Coordinate group tour sales and promotions with state and Middle TN
partners for cost-effectiveness to drive room sales during need periods.
Sunday night groups are rare and most desired to fill the slowest night of
the week in local lodging.
FY15 Ongoing Convention and Visitors Bureau
Support the development of a Multi-Purpose Event Center at Exit 4
(2014 - 2015). Begin marketing as soon as construction is approved.
Support the Development of a Core Entertainment District as the
Heart of Clarksville (2024).
FY14 Ongoing Convention and Visitors Bureau
FY14 Ongoing Convention and Visitors Bureau
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