About Us
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The Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau is a public authority that was established by NC General Statutes S.L. 1998-112; House Bill 1568 on August 20, 1998, with the purpose of promoting travel and tourism for the benefit of economic growth and development. The Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau is primarily funded through the local occupancy tax; 20% of the collected occupancy tax is distributed to the Convention and Visitors Bureau for fulfilling its purpose through sales and marketing. |
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Mission Statement To stimulate Statesville’s economy through all aspects of tourism; while serving as an advocate for the importance of investing in travel and tourism. |
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Organizational Structure The Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau has a nine member Board of Directors who are appointed by the Statesville City Council, the city finance director serves as an ex-officio board member and does not vote on any matters brought before the board. The Board of Directors employs an Executive Director to be the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority who is responsible for the operation and management of the Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the liaison between the Board of Directors and the City of Statesville, its citizens and businesses. The CEO recommends the direction and focus of the Statesville CVB to the Board of Directors, as well as implements the Convention and Visitor Bureau’s Marketing Plan and Program of Work. |
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“Irish-American Connection: Global Education Exchange”
March 10, 2010
Ed Tweedy from Rockingham Community College is a member of the Global Education Consortium. He has initiated an educational exchange program between RCC and several colleges in Ireland which are considered "Technical Institutes”—the American equivalent of our community college. Through the Exchange program, students and faculty participate in "home stays" with an Irish or American family respectively plus regular video-conference meetings throughout the year. Free. Open to the public.
Iredell Concert Association presents the Lake Norman Orchestra
March 13, 2010
The final concert of the Iredell Concert Association season will feature the Lake Norman Orchestra on Saturday, March 13 beginning at 7:30 pm. The performance will be held in Mac Gray Auditorium on the campus of Statesville Senior High School. For more information, please contact Joe Cansler at 704-878-0743, Joan Harrelson at 704-876-1004 or Ernie Pope at 704-872-8736.
GSDCA-WDA Southeastern Regional Show and Breed Survey
March 13, 2010
This two day event will be a display of some of the best German Shepherd Working Dogs in the United States. A variety of competitions will take place.
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March 10, 2010
Ed Tweedy from Rockingham Community College is a member of the Global Education Consortium. He has initiated an educational exchange program between RCC and several colleges in Ireland which are considered "Technical Institutes”—the American equivalent of our community college. Through the Exchange program, students and faculty participate in "home stays" with an Irish or American family respectively plus regular video-conference meetings throughout the year. Free. Open to the public.
Iredell Concert Association presents the Lake Norman Orchestra
March 13, 2010
The final concert of the Iredell Concert Association season will feature the Lake Norman Orchestra on Saturday, March 13 beginning at 7:30 pm. The performance will be held in Mac Gray Auditorium on the campus of Statesville Senior High School. For more information, please contact Joe Cansler at 704-878-0743, Joan Harrelson at 704-876-1004 or Ernie Pope at 704-872-8736.
GSDCA-WDA Southeastern Regional Show and Breed Survey
March 13, 2010
This two day event will be a display of some of the best German Shepherd Working Dogs in the United States. A variety of competitions will take place.
