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Events supported by Visitors Bureau grants
Darke
County Visitors Bureau...
Local
Events supported by Visitors Bureau grants
March 31, 2012
GREENVILLE,
OH (March 30, 2012) – The Darke County Visitors Bureau released the
names of
the recipients of the 2012 Darke County Tourism Grant, today. This
year, three
recipients were chosen. They are: Annie Oakley Days Festival Committee
for
Annie Oakley Festival, Darke County Horseshoe Pitchers Club for Ringer
Classic
and Versailles High School Alumni Association for FareFest 2012.
“With the
award of these grants, the bureau has taken another step toward
achieving its
mission of enhancing the economic growth of Darke County through the
promotion
and development of tourism,” stated Larry Boos, President of the Darke
County
Visitors Bureau Board of Trustees.
Funds are
made available to non-profit tourism attractions and organizations
sponsoring
special events and programs in Darke County. Grants are awarded on a
competitive basis, with primary consideration given to applications,
which: (1)
attract overnight visitors; (2) attract visitors from more than 50
miles
outside of Darke County and (3) feature new or expanded events or
programs.
“This grant
program is designed to encourage creative thinking to gain “new” money
from
tourist into our community,” stated Executive Director, Deanna York.
“Many new
ideas and concepts were presented during this process. The bureau
encourages
local non-profit organizations to continue to think outside the box and
apply
for this grant.”
To learn more about these events as well as
other festivals and activities taking place in Darke County, go on-line
to
www.VisitDarkeCounty.org.
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