ADOPTED - APRIL 27, 2010

                                                                                                                                                     Agenda Item No. 3

 

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

 

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE GREATER LANSING CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU ON THE EVENT OF THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

 

RESOLUTION #10-119

 

WHEREAS, The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau was founded in 1960 to positively impact the area’s economy by marketing the region as a travel destination; and

 

WHEREAS, after several years located at the Lansing Civic Center, the company moved to Père Marquette Street in downtown Lansing and then to Turner Street in Old Town Lansing and contributed to the renaissance and resurgence of that neighborhood for ten years; and

 

WHEREAS, with strategic forethought, the organization put down roots in the Stadium District in September 2009, in close proximity of the Lansing Center where the bulk of their convention business is serviced; and

 

WHEREAS, throughout fifty years, The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau has worked in partnership with Ingham County, local municipalities, the regional hospitality industry and made a valuable contribution to the quality of the traveling public’s experience; and

 

WHEREAS, in 1994 created the annual event, Be A Tourist In Your Own Town to increase community awareness of the area’s attractions and the tourism industry’s impact and to empower residents to become ambassadors of their community; and

 

WHEREAS, the GLCVB conceived the Greater Lansing Sports Authority in 2006 to promote sports in the area by bringing in and supporting quality athletic tournaments while also fostering the development of local sports events; and

WHEREAS, in 2007 established Team Lansing Foundation to champion destination development through education, research and participation with initiatives that enhance and elevate the value of the tourism assets within the community; and

WHEREAS, in 2010 The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau will celebrate its 50th anniversary.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau on their successful accomplishments and on the event of their 50th anniversary.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes them continued growth in all of their endeavors.

 

 

 

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Copedge, Schor, Celentino, Grebner, McGrain, Vickers

     Nays:  None     Absent:  None          Approved  4/20/10