Greene County makes tourism push
The arrival of spring means new activities and projects are in full bloom at the Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency.
Production on the 2016 Greene County Visitors Guide is underway and should wrap up before the busy event season kicks off. The 36-page, full-color guide highlights attractions, businesses and organizations, along with a calendar of annual events. The digital version is available now on the Tourism website.
The official Greene County map will also be reprinted this year, and plans are being developed for new brochures, signage projects and a website facelift. All of the collateral materials will continue to have a similar design using the “It’s Right Here” campaign.
The campaign – developed last year with Crowe’s Nest Creative of Waynesburg – features seasonal photos and videos of local people enjoying Greene County’s attractions, events and businesses, all with the tagline “It’s Right Here.” The ads also encourage visitors to “enjoy the simple thrill of a day well spent.”
As Tourism works to promote Greene County as a whole, many individual businesses and organizations are finding the value in their membership. Numbers remain high, with more than 120 members.
An exclusive membership benefit that Tourism offers is its Grants program, which received a major overhaul. Changes included implementing quarterly cycles and deadlines to ensure a more equitable, efficient and competitive process for all members. Assistance is available for special events, projects and marketing activities. The next deadline is May 2. Information about grants and membership may be found on the “Member Access” area of the Tourism website.
And with spring comes a little spring cleaning. The Tourism office is excited to announce that many of its keepsake gift items – including the famous covered bridge puzzles – are now discounted to clear inventory and bring in new items later this year.
For more information, or to order any gifts, call Greene County Tourism at 724-627-8687, or visit www.GoGreeneCounty.org.