GLYNN COUNTY FINANCE
1725 Reynolds Street, 3rd Floor – Brunswick, Georgia 31520-6436
Phone: (912) 554-7120 Email: [email protected]
MEMO
TO:
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
VIA:
Finance Committee
From:
Tonya Miller, Director of Administrative Services and CFO
Subject:
Georgia Department of Economic Development Letter of Interest
Date:
April 12, 2016
BACKGROUND:
The Georgia Department of Economic Development, through the Office of Product
Development, assists counties, cities, and individual tourism partners in giving new life to
existing resources and in fostering new tourism projects within Georgia communities.
Communities receive technical assistance and financial resources in order to create new
tourism opportunities for Georgia.
An official technical assistance application will need to be submitted if the County wishes to
participate in the project. A precursor to the application is an official request from the local
government to officially request a Tourism Product Development Resource Team. If approved
by the Georgia Department of Economic Development, a Product Development Resource Team
will assist the County in identifying potential viable and sustainable tourism projects in Glynn
County with a central focus on African American Heritage. This team will also recommend
strategies to grow tourism. Glynn County would be responsible for lodging and meals for 2-3
days for 3-5 team members. The Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau is being
approached by the Downtown Development Authority to offer this as an in-kind contribution to
the project. The City of Brunswick is also considering participating in this effort.
Once the team analysis is complete, Glynn County may apply for grants through the Georgia
Department of Economic Development. Grants can be up to $5,000 with any number of grant
projects allowed in one grant cycle. Grants require a 50% match (40% in-kind and 10% cash).
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve to submit the letter of interest to the Georgia Department of Economic
Development Do not approve to submit the letter of interest.
2. Defer the request.
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1.
RECOMMENDED MOTION FOR THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
I move to recommend that the Board of Commissioners approve the submittal of a letter of
interest to the Georgia Department of Economic Development to officially request a Tourism
Product Development Resource Team.
RECOMMENDED MOTION FOR THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
I move to approve the submittal of a letter of interest to the Georgia Department of Economic
Development to officially request a Tourism Product Development Resource Team.
GDEcD Tourism Resource Team - lndlviduol Project Pre-Visit Evaluation
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Georgia Department of Economic Development
Tourism Product Development Resource Team
Individual Project Pre-Visit Evaluation
Project Name: Click here to enter text.
Pre-Visit Evaluation Date: Click here to enter a date.
Georgia Tourism Region : Choose an item.
Please describe your main motivation for requesting a tourism resource team :
Cli ck here to enter text.
Please list all government and community organizations involved in requesting this tourism resource
team and will be active partners in imp lementing the development plan:
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Community Information
(Where this project is located}
County: Click here to enter text.
City: Click here to ente r text.
City Population: Click he re to enter t ext.
County Population: Click here to enter t ext.
Racial Demographics (Percent):
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o Hispanic or Latino : Cl ick here to enter text.
o Black or African American: Click here to enter t ext.
o Native American or American Indian: Click here to enter text.
o Asian I Pacific Islander: Click here to enter text.
o Other: Click here to enter text.
Medium Income: Click here to enter text.
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Local Sales Tax Rate: Click here to enter text.
Hotel/ Motel Tax Rate: Click here to enter text.
What government or private organizations receive the funds from hotel I motel tax?
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Amount of hotel I motel tax or other funds allocated for tourism development or marketing in most
recent budget year:
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Is your community an active member of your Regional Tourism Association? (If yes, list involvement)
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Five Largest Employers within community:
1. Click here to enter text.
2. Click here to enter text.
3. Click here to enter text.
4. Click here to enter text.
5. Click here to enter text.
List private schools and colleges (technical, community, colleges, and universities) within community:
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Are you are certified local government with a local historic preservation ordinance I commission in
place?
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List any state or federally managed lands I parks I or sites within your community:
Click here to enter text.
Do you have National Historic Register Districts? If so, list.
Click here to enter text.
Do you have the following within your community?
Dconvention & Visitors Bureau
DChamber of Commerce
D Downtown Development Authority
D Development Authority
D Business Improvement District
Dcommunity Improvement District
DTax Allocation District
DOpportunity Zone
D Enterprise Zone
With which regional commission does your community contract with?
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Enter the last year that your community's comprehensive plan was updated? Next projected update to
plan?
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List any community development plans that have been created by public or private partnerships within
the past 5 years (Strategic, business recruitment, downtown development, gateway improvement, etc.)
that the project is I could be a component of:
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Does the community currently have a tourism development plan (individual or a portion of another
plan)? If so, please attach to evaluation.
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Please list and describe the community's current tourism marketing initiatives (and provide examples
attached if possible):
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Does your community currently track tourism visitation or economic impact? If so, please describe:
Click here to enter text.
What is the number one reason that visitors currently come to your community?
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If a visitor stops a random citizen within your community and asks "What's there to do in this
community?", what is the average answer among the current community?
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Project Overview
Provide a general history of the project including conception, historical facts, construction I
renovation I restoration history and other pertinent details:
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How has the project been funded in the past, being currently funded, and future plans for funding?
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List all marketing initiatives currently associated with the project to attract visitors to the area:
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List all regional tourism trails or cooperative marketing initiatives that the project is currently involved
in:
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List all community partnerships in both the public and private sector that the project is currently an
active participant in:
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Potential Capacity for New Tourism Product
Check if your project has the capacity for building any of the following products into future initiatives
and explain the potential area of development:
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Culinary Tourism
DDestination Restaurant: Click here to enter text.
DWinery: Click here to enter text.
DBrewery: Click here to enter text.
DDistillery: Click here to enter text.
DGrowler Store: Click here to enter text.
DLocal food tours: Click here to enter text.
DOther: Click here to enter text.
Arts
DTheatre: Click here to enter text.
DMuseums: Click here to enter text.
DPublic Art: Click here to enter text.
DMurals: Click here to enter text.
DMusic: Click here to enter text.
DLocal artisans and studios (pottery, painting, sculpture, carving, fine crafts, quilters,
etc.): Click here to enter text.
DOther: Click here to enter text.
Nature I Adventure I Recreation Tourism
DCycling
DRoad cycling: Click here to enter text.
DMountain biking: Click here to enter text.
DZip Lining: Click here to enter text.
DTrails- Hiking/ Walking: Click here to enter text.
DHorseback riding: Click here to enter text.
DState Parks: Click here to enter text.
Dcanoe / Kayaking: Click here to enter text.
DATVs: Click here to enter text.
DWater sports: Click here to enter text.
DBird watching: Click here to enter text.
DStar gazing: Click here to enter text.
DHunting: Click here to enter text.
DFishing: Click here to enter text.
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DSkeet shooting: Click here to enter text.
DOther: Click here to enter text.
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Lodging
DMajor chain hotel: Click here to enter text.
DLocally-owned motel: Click here to enter text.
DMotel / Motorcourt: Click here to enter text.
DBoutique Hotel: Click here to enter text.
Deed and Breakfast: Click here to enter text.
DLodge: Click here to enter text.
Dcamping Site/ Campground: Click here to enter text.
ORV Parks: Click here to enter text.
DYurts: Click here to enter text.
DFarmstays: Click here to enter text.
DAir B&B: Click here to enter text.
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DOther: Click here to enter text.
Downtown
DHistoric downtown (SO years or older): Click here to enter text.
DMix of tourist related retail I restaurants/ lodging I services: Click here to enter
text.
Doutdoor dining: Click here to enter text.
DGreen space: Click here to enter text.
DDirectional wayfinding signage: Click here to enter text.
DOther: Click here to enter text.
Heritage / Historic Preservation
DNational Historic Register Sites, Places or Districts: Click here to enter text.
DDriving and Walking Tours: Click here to enter text.
DLocal Historic Districts: Click here to enter text.
DHistoric Cemeteries with interpretation, brochures or tours: Click here to enter text.
DHistorical Markers: Click here to enter text.
DHouse Museums: Click here to enter text.
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DHistorically Significant Structures(Depots, mills, covered bridges): Click here to
enter text.
DAfrican American : Click here to enter text.
DCivil Rights: Click here to enter text.
DNative American: Click here to enter text.
DMilitary /Civil War History: Click here to enter text.
DHistoric Gardens and Landscapes: Click here to enter text.
DHistoric Churches: Click here to enter text.
DOther: Click here to enter text.
Agritou rism
DFarm Tours: Click here to enter text.
DYou-Pick Farms: Click here to enter text.
DWedding Venues: Click here to enter text.
DFarm Stays: Click here to enter text.
DLocal Products (Honey, jams, cheeses, soaps): Click here to enter text.
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DFruit Orchards: Click here to enter text.
DFarmers Markets: Click here to enter text.
DRanches: Click here to enter text.
DPetting Zoos: Click here to enter text.
Dseasonal (Corn Mazes I Pumpkin Patches I Christmas Tree Farms): Click here to
enter text.
DOther: Click here to enter text.
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Sports
DProfessional /Minor League Teams: Click here to enter text.
DUniversity Sports: Click here to enter text.
DSports Venues (amateur and little-league that draws teams from So+ miles): Click
here to enter text.
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DOther: Click here to enter text.
Festivals & Events
OSignature Events: Click here to enter text.
DOther: Click here to enter text.
Specialty areas
DHaunted tours, buildings or sites (with interpretation or tours): Click here to enter
text.
DRegional Tourism Trails: Click here to enter text.
DReligious Destinations: Click here to enter text.
04-H Camps/ Children Camps: Click here to enter text.
DOther: Click here to enter text.
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TPD Project Resource Team Coordinator
Each participant project is required to have a TPD Project Resource Team Coordinator to plan and
manage the resource team visit, follow-up research, return presentation, and initial implementation of a
tourism development plan. This coordinator should be an individual who will be involved and invested in
the future success of the project.
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Title: Click here to enter text.
Phone Number: Click here to enter text.
Email: Click here to enter text.
Address: Click here to enter text.
Evaluation Completion
Pre-Visit Evaluation completed by: Click here to enter text.
Organization: Click here to enter text.
Title: Click here to enter text.
Phone Number: Click here to enter text.
Email: Click here to enter text.
Address: Click here to enter text.
Date: Click here to enter text.
I affirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that my community
fully supports hosting a tourism resource team to advance the tourism economy through both public and
private investment. I have worked with my Tourism Project Manager on this evaluation and will involve
them on the planning team.
E-Signature: Click here to enter text.
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TPD Resource Team Program · Information
Georgia Department of
Economic Development
Tourism Product Development
Resource Team Program
The Office of Product Development assists counties,
cities and individual tourism partners in giving new life
to existing resources and in fostering new tourism
products within communities. Communities receive
technical assistance and financial resources in hopes of
creating new opportunities/markets for Georgia
tourism products through strategic partnerships,
packaging and marketing.
In October 2009, the Tourism Product Development
Office created a new initiative to focus technical
assistance in the form of a reconnaissance and strategy
visit to a local community interested in developing its
tourism potential. The Tourism Product Development {TPD)
Resource Team works to evaluate a community's past, present and potential for tourism growth and
development in the future through innovative, unique local experiences. Selected participants host a
team of experts in tourism and community development for an in-depth analysis of the community
resulting in a full report of recommendations for existing product enhancements and ideas for future
product development. Since creation, the TPD Team has serviced the following communities:
Counties:
Banks County
• Berrien County
• Brooks County
• Carroll County
Charlton County
• Clinch County
• Cook County
• Dade County
• Putnam County
• Effingham County
• Haralson County
• Lanier County
• Laurens County
• Liberty County
• Marion County
• McDuffie County
• Mcintosh County
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Meriwether County
Pulaski County
Tift County
Washington County
Cities :
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Andersonville, City of
Colquitt, City of
Indian Springs, City of
Senoia, City of
Stockbridge, City of
Norcross, City of
Rex, City of
Individual Projects
• Douglas County Courth ouse Museum
• Saving Tara Fac;:ade
• Paradise Gardens
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TPD Resource Team Program - Information
Criteria for Participation & Evaluation of Readiness
The TPD Resource Team is valuable program that is able to all Georgia counties, cities and individual
tourism projects, although a project must demonstrate a level of readiness for progress and action prior
to a team visit. Following an initial inquiry with GDEcD, a regional tourism project manager will meet
with community leadership to discuss the full process of hosting a TPD resource team, an
implementation strategy and working within a community's economic development structure.
In order to qualify for a tourism resource team, a community or project must demonstrate:
• Support from leadership in government, business and the general community for sustainable
tourism development within a comprehensive economic development plan
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Capacity for long-term development of the local tourism industry through an effective, goalsetting structure
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Established leadership to guide and direct community-wide tourism initiatives
Following initial approval from the Office of Product Development, a tourism project manager will lead a
community-wide inventory and evaluation of assets and potential products. The community will be
responsible for planning and hosting a 2-4 day visit showcasing potential products and existing assets
that can be approved {see attached for sample schedule).
TPD Resource Team Areas of Focus
During the Resource Team visit, the team members work with local leadership to assess the current and
potential tourism portfolio relevant to any or all of the following areas of tourism:
• Arts and Culture
•
Heritage I Historic Preservation
•
Culinary
•
Sports and Recreation
•
Nature and Adventure
•
Festivals and Events
•
Downtown Redevelopment
•
Agritourism
•
Industrial Tours
•
Lodging
TPD Resource Team members are selected based on each community's needs and come from a variety
of state, federal, regional and local economic development agencies.
Financial and Community Hosting Requirements
There is NO CHARGE for a TPD Resource Team through the Georgia Department of Economic
Development; However, the local host community must provide the following for the entirety of the
team visit and the return presentation:
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All meals for team (including full breakfast I Special dietary needs will be provided once team
members are selected)
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Lodging with individual rooms for each team member
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Local transportation for extent of team visit
o Recommended: Passenger van for 15, church bus, or 2 vans with local community leader
in each vehicle
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Reception or Meet and Greet with general community- Opportunity for discussion and dialogue
with community members
Team visits range from one day to three days and each team consists of 3-12 members; each is
customized based on the individual needs of the community.
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Total financial commitment varies from community to community, but, on average, costs $1200 per day
without community donations or underwriting.
For the return visit, local community should provide lodging for one night for team members and a
dinner before or following the community-wide presentation . The presentation should take place in a
large venue and be open to the public (churches, courthouses, community centers, etc.) . Audio I visual
equipment should be provided forthe community presentation for best impact.
*Note - do not let financial restrictions hold your community back from hosting a team. Consult with your Tourism Project
Manager regarding budgetary constraints.
Results
The TPD Resource Team program has resulted in millions of
dollars of tourism development throughout Georgia.
Completed projects recommended through the program
have ranged from small business ideas to large
infrastructure development.
The TPD Resource Team will return to the community
approximately 60 days following the initial visit to present a
community-wide presentation of recommend at ions. A full
report will be provided to the community covering
recommendations for all areas of the teams focus - this
multi-phased report will be a guidebook for local leaders to
use for inspiration, resources and support.
Support from the TPD Team does not end with the community presentation of recommendations. The
team will continue to work with your community on product development projects and your Regional
Tourism Project Manager will remain on the ground with you as a guide through the tourism
development process.
How to participate
If your community is interested in participating in the TPD
Resource Team Program, you should first contact your
Regional Tourism Project Manager (find your TPM at
http://www.georgia.org/about-us/tourism-contacts/).
Your Project manager will walk you through the entire
process; if all community leadership is united and ready to
begin a tourism development movement within their
community, a locally elected official should send an official
letter of request to GDEcD's Office of Tourism Product
Development. The team will begin a community evaluation
and schedule a resource team if the community has the
capacity for tourism development.
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Georgia Department of Economic Development
Office of Tourism Product Development
Director of Tourism Product Development
Cindy Eidson
[email protected]
404.962.4844
Heritage Tourism Specialist
Barry Brown
[email protected]
404.962 .4174
Assistant Director of Tourism Product
Development
Chris Cannon
Ccannon@georgia .org
404.693.0757
Office Location:
Centergy One
Suite 1200
75 Fifth Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia
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The Georg ia Department of Economic Development's ( GDEcD) Tou rism Div ision, through its network of regional and international
representatives. Atlanta office, 12 visito r information centers and system of regional VICs assists the state's communities and at tractions
in drawing potential t ravelers to their areas, and helps individua l visitors and groups discover Georgia's unique vacation options.
Particip ate in state- hosted FAM tours for both tour operators
and media
On your behalf
Promote Georgia as a premiere travel destination
Opportunity to host conferences and/or educational programs
• Promote your destination through t he following:
Georgia Travel Guide
(including nine
international versions)
Group Tour Planner
1-800 VISIT GA
• State's consumer
websi tes:
Ex ploreGeorgia.
org, GACiv ilWar.org,
GeorgiaMusic.org and
To urGeorg iaFilm.co m
Press releases
Familiarization tours
Consumer, domestic and
internationa l t rade shows
Special interest
publications
Advertise in the state's print publications and online assets as
well as many other print and digital platforms through the coop advertising program
Direct marketing
campaigns
Opportunities for additional promotional activities at 12 State
Visitor Information Centers
Regional and state travel
itineraries
No cost
Listings in the official State Travel Guide and other d ig ital assets
State-wide advertising
campaigns
Listings on ExploreGeorgia.org, GACivilWar.org ,
Georgia Music.org and To urGeo rg iaFilm.com
• Special corporate
partnership promotions
Promote tourism entity via the state's social media assets:
Facebook, lnstagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube and add itional
platforms
• Unique quarterly
consumer promotions
Electronic consumer and
group email newsletters
Opportunity to post special offers on Ex ploreGeo rgia.org and
TourGeorgiaFilm.com as well as other digital assets
Social media assets
Opportunity to participate in the Camera-Ready program to put
community information and potential locations in the hands of
film production scouts
Maintain MarketGeorgia .org - the complete tourism industry
website t hat houses resources and information about current
tourism initiatives and industry trends
Expert advice from GDEcD staff members on research,
public relations, domestic and international group tou r sales,
advertising, product development, collateral development,
social media and other tourism industry-related topics
Support and develop relationships within the following markets:
consumer, domestic, international, meetings and sports
Ret ain memberships with American Bus Association, BrandUSA,
National Tour Association, Southeast Tourism Society,
Student Youth Travel Assoc iation, Travel South and the U.S.
Travel Association to gain access to travel buyers and to gain
promotion o ppo rtunities unavailable otherwise
• Distribute brochures at the state's 12 Visitor Information Cent ers
• Promote hot el reservation services
• Nine Regional Tourism Project Managers who serve as liaisons
between GDEcD, communities and the tourism industry
Operate international offices in the U.K., Germany, Brazil,
Canada and China building relationships with outbound
to ur operators, generating media coverage and producing
international travel guides to entice international consumers to
visit Georgia, USA
• Promote tourism assets to the 13 m illion annua l visitors who
stop at the state's 12 Visitor Info rmation Cen ters
Co-op Opportunities
State representation at more than 15 consumer, domestic, and
international trade and tourism shows each year
Tourism division representatives available t o speak at programs.
conferences, and commun ity meetings
Provide in-depth product development plann ing and assistance
through the Tourism Product Development Resource Teams
• Ability to offer fu lfillment of your digital brochures to
consumers through ExploreGeorgia.org
Annua l RTA Leadership Co nference held at no cost; only travel
expenses required.
Support for Regional Visitor Information Centers including
development of the Travel Counselor Certification program
Co-op opportunities at consumer, domestic and international
trade shows
Opportun it ies to be featured in quarterly webinars w ith group
t ravel p lanner s
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ExploreGeorgia.org
TourGeorgiaFilm.com
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GACi vi l War.org
MarketGeorgia.org
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Travel Regions &Visitor Information Centers
West Point
Port Wentworth (Savannah)
St. Marys (Kingsland)
ntrv
Presidential Pathways
Janet Cochran
145 Shadow Rock Drive
Tunnel Hill, Ga. 30755
P: 706.516.0287
M: 404.276.9142
[email protected]
Holly Winner
P.O. Box 526
1-85 North GA/ AL Line
West Point, Ga. 31833
M: 404.804.5678
[email protected]
Lori Hennesy
902 Center Court
Douglas, Ga. 31533
M: 678.640.4342
[email protected]
Northeast Georgia Mountains
Historic Heartland
Cheryl Smith
PO Box 3116
Gainesville, Ga. 30503
Lanier Technical College
2990 Landrum Education Drive
Building 500
Oakwood, Ga. 30566-3405
P: 770.535.5757 M: 678.640.4355
[email protected]
Rebekah Snider
840 Willow Lake Drive
Milledgeville, Ga. 31061
M: 404.548.2083
rsnider@georgia .org
Amanda Peacock
2210 Westfield Drive
Va ldosta, Ga. 31601
M: 404.615.2672
[email protected]
Atlanta Metro
Randi Greene
75 Fifth Street. NW, Suite 1200
Atlanta, Ga. 30308
P: 404.962.4188
M: 404.693.0680
[email protected]
Classic South
Mandy Barnhart
2331 Union Point Hwy
Greensboro,Ga.30642
M: 404.357.7582
[email protected]
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Plantation Trace
The Coast
Cheryl Hargrove
PO Box 20463
St. Simons Island, Ga. 31522
P: 912.638.6078
M: 404.971.1559
[email protected] rg
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TPD Resource Team Program - Information
Sample Agenda -Two Day TPD Resource Team for CITY/ COUNTY
Dayl
llam - Team Arrives in Host Community
Meet and Greet with Local Leadership
Overview of Community with Chamber of Commerce and Government Leadership
12pm - Working Lunch and presentation of community's current tourism marketing and development
Plan
lpm - Community Driving Tour- Sites Included:
• Current Lodging Inventory
• Current Tourism Attractions
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Historical Sites I Buildings I Cemeteries
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Industrial Sites Open to Tourism Tours
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Nature and Community Recreation Sites
Spm - Check-In at local lodging
Gpm - Community Reception - Open to entire community and advertised locally {Opportunity for all
community businesses and residents to meet team and bring potential ideas to the table)
Spm - Team working dinner
9pm - Return to hotel
Day2
Sam - Team Breakfast with Downtown Development Association
lOam - Interviews - Discussions with small, specialized groups of the local community to discuss
community challenges for tourism, potential development projects and special issues
12pm - Lunch at local restaurant
lpm- In-depth tour of potential project
2pm - In-depth tour of potential project
3pm - Final team meeting with community leadership
4pm - Team Departs
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Sample Agenda -Three I Four Day TPD Resource Team for CITY I COUNTY
Dayl
11am - Team Arrives in Host Community
Meet and Greet with Local Leadership
Overview of Community with Chamber of Commerce and Government Leadership
12pm -Working Lunch and presentation of community's current tourism marketing and development
Plan
lpm - Community Driving Tour-Sites Included:
• Current Lodging Inventory
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Current Tourism Attractions
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Historical Sites I Buildings I Cemeteries
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Industrial Sites Open to Tourism Tours
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Nature and Community Recreation Sites
Spm - Check-In at local lodging
Gpm - Community Reception - Open to entire community and advertised locally (Opportunity for all
community businesses and residents to meet team and bring potential ideas to the table)
Spm - Team working dinner
9pm - Return to hotel
Day2
Sam -Team Breakfast with Downtown Development Association or other business group
9am - In-depth tour of potential project
10am - In-depth tour of potential project
11am - In-depth tour of potential project
12pm - Lunch at local restaurant
lpm - Interviews - Discussions with small, specialized groups of the local community to discuss
community challenges for tourism, potential development projects and special issues
4pm - In-depth evaluation of community lodging and expansion feasability
Gpm - Return to hotel
7pm - Dinner and evaluation of local nightlife I evening activities for visitors
Day 3 (If 4 day team visit)
Continuation of in-depth evaluation of potential projects
Day3/4
Sam - Breakfast
9am - Listening session with local festival and event planners
llam - In-depth evaluation of local history museum for sustainable improvements
12pm - Lunch at local restaurant
lpm - In-depth evaluation of downtown development projects
2pm - Final meeting with community leadership
3pm - Team Departs
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Sample Agenda - One Day TPD Resource Team for INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
lOam - Team Arrives in Host Community
Overview of project goals, initiatives, concepts with project director I owner
12pm - Lunch
1pm - Site and Development Tour
3pm - Meeting with local government representatives to discuss project impact and community
relations
4pm - Final meeting with project leadership
Spm - Team Departs
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COMMUNITY:--------- PROJECT MANAGER:--------- COMMUNITY CONTACT:---------
Georgia Department of Economic Development
Tourism Product Development Resource Team
OUTLINE
ACTION ITEM :
Community Expresses Interest in Team Visit
Community leadership meeting to explain resource team program,
cost, requirement, etc.
ASSIGNED TO:
Local Community
TPM
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Community identifies local liaison for resource team request,
evaluation, planning and initial implementation
Local Community
4
Community submits formal request for Tourism Product Development
Resource Team by local official
Local Community
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Formal request must be made by email and addressed to:
Cindy Eidson, Director of Tourism Product
Development
ceidso [email protected]
Confirmation of request receipt
Initial approval of TPD Resource Team
Readiness Evaluation completed by community point of contact with
guidance of TPM
TPD Office approves resource team visit and offers recommended dates
and areas of focus related to potential product
TPM conducts strategy session with community leadership to
determine goals of tourism resource team and identify structure of
tourism plan implementation team
TPD Office reviews preliminary community goals
TPD Office
TPD Office
TPM
TPD Office
TPM and Local Community
TPD Office
DATE COMPLETED:
COMMUNITY:
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PROJECT MANAGER: - - - - - --
TPD Office and TPM determine final team members and dates for:
1. Initial Team Visit: _ _ _ __
2. Team Conference Call (approx. 5-7 days following visit):
3.
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TPD Team Visit
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TPD Team Brainstorming Conference Call
Report Assembly and Proofing
Local community plans and markets the Community Presentation of
results
Press rel ease on Community Prese ntation
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TPD Office, TPM
Community Presentation (approx. 60 days following visit):
Development of initial team visit schedule
TPM conducts organizational meeting with host coordinator and
community leaders
1. Walk through of team schedule to verify potential tourism
products at each site included on schedule
2. Final evaluation of community goals and community support
structure to enact new tourism Ian
Research Compilation on Community
Pre-Visit Press Release
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Resource Team Community Presentation
Community Leadership Follow-Up for Implementation of report
recommend ations
Community enters TPD Office Support Program
T PD Office - Office of Tourism Product Developm ent, GDEcD
T PM - Regional Touri sm Proj ect Manager, GDEcD
TPM and Local Community
TPM
Director Of Research
Communications Specialist I TPD
Office LTPM Local Communit
Team Members
Team Members
Team Members
Local Community (with TPM)
Communications Specialist I TPD
Office I TPM I Loca l Community
Team Members
TPM and Loca l Community
TPD Office