Join us for a day of networking and educational opportunities on how we can be BETTER TOGETHER.

Spend the day learning about how to Manage your Social Presence and the Power of Video. Other sessions include Elevating Hospitality to new heights, an update from WV Hospitality Association, how the Jefferson County CVB is promoting Jefferson County, and the Best of WV.

We are thrilled to Welcome Back, Secretary of Tourism Chelsea Ruby, as our Keynote Speaker who will provide an update from the Department of Tourism.

Since space is limited - Make sure you register today.

MAKE SURE TO REGISTER PRIOR TO MARCH 27TH AND SAVE $15.00. (USE PROMO CODE "EARLY15" AT CHECK-OUT)

AGENDA

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.       Registration, Refreshments, and Networking

                                               Featuring – Battle Grounds Bakery & Coffee

9:00 a.m.                            Welcoming Remarks and Introductions

                                               -Christian Asam, President, JCCVB

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.       “How We are Promoting Jefferson County”

-Buddy Butler, Partner, Narrative by New South Media

& Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Marketing Agency

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.    “Managing Your Social Presence”

-Moderator: Nikki Butler, Nikki Butler Design

Panel: Abby Bowman, JCCVB Social Media Specialist, Kim

Tummolo, Precious Poppy Event Coordinator, Tyler Tummolo,

Varsity Travel

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  “The Power of Video”

-Nathan and Anthony Greene, The Folkway

11:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.   “WVHTA: Your voice in Charleston”

- Richie Heath, West Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association    &

West Virginia Association of CVBs 

12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.    KEYNOTE SPEAKER “The State of Tourism”

-Secretary Chelsea Ruby, West Virginia Department of Tourism

Lunch and Networking

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.      “Invest in Your Team, Elevate your Hospitality”

                                               -Vicky Fields, Elevate Your Business

2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.      “Showcasing African American Heritage Tourism”           

-Priscilla Rodd, Historian and Author, An African American History

Tour of Charles Town, West Virginia

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.     “Being the Best of WV”

-Nikki Bowman Mills, Publisher + Editor-in-Chief, New South Media

4:00 p.m.                           Closing Remarks (Reception to follow)

                                             -Annette Gavin Bates, CEO, JCCVB

4:00 p.m.                            Reception at Bavarian Brothers Brewery    

*Sessions and Lunch will take place in The Potomac Room. Please join us in the Brew Pub for the reception. 

The agenda content and times are subject to change.