The grants are designed to help local and regional tourism entities attract more visitors by leveraging local marketing dollars, and will ultimately impact at least 200 other statewide tourism entities. The local organizations match the state grant funds by a…
According to the US Travel Association, tourism in Virginia generated $24 billion in travel spending. Tourism also supported 230,000 jobs in the Commonwealth and $1.7 billion in state and local taxes. The increase is largely attributed to Virginia’s tourism development…
WAYNESBORO, VA- The Waynesboro Economic Development Authority has been awarded a $216,500 grant as part of the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP). The program is designed to assist communities in preparing industrial or commercial sites for new business. The…
Waynesboro, VA- The City of Waynesboro invests annually in tourism-oriented business endeavors, events, and projects through their grant program, “Building Opportunities tO Support Tourism (BOOST).” City businesses and organizations were invited to apply for up to $3,000 to support eligible…
WAYNESBORO, VA- When travelers step into the Rockfish Gap Tourist Information Center (TIC) on Afton Mountain, they often gasp. What they thought would be a quick restroom break becomes an awesome glimpse into the topography of the region, thanks to…
WAYNESBORO, VA- Hot on the heels of BlueOregano’s June 6th ribbon cutting, another 2017 Grow Waynesboro winner is opening her doors for business. Memories by Valerie Woolford will offer portraits and other photography at a new studio in Willow Oak Plaza.…
WAYNESBORO – In recognition of the statewide Business Appreciation Celebration, The Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro is pleased to announce that the annual Economic Development Business at Breakfast meeting is once again…
WAYNESBORO – BlueOregano is the first of four 2017 Grow Waynesboro grant awardees to open their doors. Come help them celebrate their opening at 403 W Main Street during a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, June 6th at 2:00pm. The catering…
ATLANTA, Ga. (June 1, 2017)—Courtney Cranor, Assistant Director of Economic Development & Tourism for the City of Waynesboro joined more than three hundred tourism industry professionals, from across the United States, at Southeast Tourism Society’s (STS) 26th Annual Marketing College. STS…
Shenandoah Valley, VA – The Shenandoah Valley Tourism Partnership (SVTP) has unveiled its new marketing partnership and message during an event held at the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport in partnership with the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s “What’s New?” program. The SVTP is a…
