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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

RICHMOND - Virginia Tourism Corporation announced today that the total economic impact of the artisan industry in Virginia in 2014 was $572.2 million, providing $15.6 million in state tax revenue for the Commonwealth. In 2014, nearly 12,000 full-time jobs were supported by artisan visitor spending. Artisan visitor spending totaled more than $250 million, with the average … [Read more...] about Virginia’s Artisan Industry Topped $572 Million in Economic Impact

TANGIER ISLAND - First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe and Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Todd Haymore announced the addition of the Commonwealth's eighth official oyster region, Tangier/Middle Bay Region. The announcement took place on Tangier Island and was attended by representatives from Virginia Tourism Corporation and members of the Virginia Oyster Trail Management Team. … [Read more...] about Tangier/Middle Bay Announced as Virginia’s Eighth Oyster Region