Archives for September 2016

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Ballad Brewing of Danville is the newest recipient of a grant from the Virginia Tourism Growth Fund (VTGF). The VTGF is a Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) program established to grow tourism development projects across the state. Ballad Brewing will receive more than $90,800 in VTGF funding which will be matched by the … [Read more...] about New Virginia Tourism Growth Fund Grant Announced in Danville

RICHMOND - Five Virginia chefs will cook at the James Beard House in New York City, NY on September 28, 2016. The dinner, "Virginia Heritage Eats," will highlight the Commonwealth's diverse regional flavors and rich culinary heritage. Virginia is geographically well-represented as each chef hails from a different part of the state. The dinner is inspired by the many flavors … [Read more...] about Five Virginia Chefs to Cook at James Beard Dinner in NYC September 28

RICHMOND - The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) received a national tourism industry award for its work promoting the Virginia Oyster Trail, a new tourism initiative connecting travelers with Virginia's oyster farms, raw bars, wineries, restaurants and artisans. VTC was recognized with the prestigious National Council of State Tourism Directors Mercury Award during the … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins National Tourism Industry Award for Virginia Oyster Trail