FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 13, 2018 Office of the Governor Contact: Ofirah Yheskel Email: [email protected] Virginia Tourism Corporation Contact: Caroline Logan Phone: 804-545-5572 Email: [email protected] Governor Northam to Throw First Pitch at Richmond Flying Squirrels’ Home Opener ~ The Governor will also visit all nine minor … [Read more...] about Governor Northam to Throw First Pitch at Richmond Flying Squirrels’ Home Opener
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Stunning Virginia Wineries to Visit This Spring
Fewer things pair better than a glass of Virginia wine and the gorgeous spring weather found in the Commonwealth. With the season finally here, it’s time to visit a scenic Virginia winery and enjoy a glass of refreshing vino outdoors. Head to a few of these stunning wineries that combine beautiful scenery and excellent Virginia wines for a memorable spring experience in … [Read more...] about Stunning Virginia Wineries to Visit This Spring
56 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Bolster Growth
RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam today announced more than $840,000 in matching grant funds to be awarded to 56 local tourism initiatives as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Marketing Leverage Program (MLP). The MLP grants are designed to help local and regional tourism entities attract more visitors by leveraging limited local marketing dollars through a … [Read more...] about 56 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Bolster Growth
King Family Vineyards’ 2014 Meritage Named 2018 Governor’s Cup® Winner
RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam tonight awarded the 2018 Virginia Wineries Association’s (VWA) Governor's Cup to King Family Vineyards for its 2014 Meritage. Like all wines entered in the competition it is made from 100 percent Virginia fruit. This is the third time King Family Vineyards has won the Governor’s Cup. They also won in 2010 for their 2007 Meritage and in 2004 for … [Read more...] about King Family Vineyards’ 2014 Meritage Named 2018 Governor’s Cup® Winner
Virginia Tourism Awards 21 Local Music Festivals with Funds to Stimulate Economic Growth
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) awarded sponsorships to 21 Virginia music festivals for total funds of $201,550 as part of its 2018 Music Festival Sponsorship Program. The 21 music festivals that received awards reported 205,000 in attendance and an estimated $34 million in economic impact to communities across the Commonwealth in 2017. The VTC Music Festival Sponsorship … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Awards 21 Local Music Festivals with Funds to Stimulate Economic Growth
