Politics & Government

Beachwood Convention, Visitors Bureau Launch Soon

Find out when the CVB will open its doors and its website.

The Beachwood Convention and Visitors Bureau will launch Oct. 1, Director Wayne Lawrence told the Economic Development Committee today.

The first of its kind in Cuyahoga County, the Beachwood CVB will be one of a few organizations in the state that support travel and tourism for just one city.

Most CVBs are county or regional efforts.

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The Beachwood Economic Development Committee got a sneak peek at the CVB's marketing plan and website Monday night.

The CVB will begin chasing leads, targeting religious, sports, educational and medical conventions, next week, said Lawrence. "It's time for us to go and get business," he added.

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The website will also lanch Oct. 1, featuring hotel, restaurant and attraction listings; news; coupons; and an event calendar.

The Beachwood Convention and Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) . It has a governing board that includes representatives from the public and private sector.


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