Tourism Tidbits
Quarterly Newsletter
Reminders:
Please remember to renew your ICTB membership by January 20, 2020 . In order to be included in the NEW Indiana County Visitor Guide, membership renewals must be received by that deadline. The new Visitor Guides will be printed in early 2020. Stay tuned for information on advertising in the Visitor Guide.

The 2020 ICTB Wall Calendar, along with a rack card of the annual events, is being mailed to each member. Watch your mailbox!

The 2020 Annual Event Rack Cards are now available. Check out the ICTB brochure racks across Indiana County or stop by the ICTB Office to pick one up.
Interested in Hosting a Tourism Mingle?
We are scheduling ICTB mingles for the first half of 2020, please contact our office to reserve your date! Our mingles are a great way to showcase your business/organization. Call for more details: 724-463-7505.
ICTB Staff
Executive Director
Denise Liggett

Office Manager
Laura Herrington

Tourism Associate
Debbie Isenberg

Group Tour Coordinator
Ashley Moreau

Graphic Artist
Jen Buckles

Brochure Distribution
Tony Greenawalt


Officers
President
Gregg Van Horn

Vice President
Jacquelyn Hathaway

Secretary
Larissa Csanyi

Treasurer
Valerie Balogh

Member at Large
Robin Gorman


Board of Directors
Commissioner Sherene Hess
Rick Fuellner
Mark Hilliard
Daniel Lashinsky
Linda Maguire
Linda Mitchell
Jackie Montgomery
Cindy Rogers
Niel Stiteler
Andrew Thompson
September Highlights:

In September, Ashley Moreau hosted a table at the IUP Health & Wellness Fair . The event featured community organizations with a focus on health and wellness. The event was attended by both students and faculty members.

ICTB was proud to be a supporting sponsor of the Ghost Town Trail 25 th Anniversary Ceremony . ICTB thanks Indiana County Parks & Trails, the C&I Trail Council, and all those who were involved in making this a successful event that honored the Ghost Town Trail. Laura Herrington and Gregg Van Horn attended the ceremony on behalf of ICTB.

October Highlights:

In October, ICTB was proud to join the many spectators who lined Philadelphia Street to welcome The Wall That Heals as it arrived in Indiana County on its way to be displayed at Mark Park. ICTB handed out 300 American flags for spectators to wave in honor of veterans.

The PA Historical Society held a conference at the KCAC. ICTB distributed 150 complimentary “Welcome to Indiana County” tote bags to attendees. ICTB also created a series of social media posts leading up to their arrival to share events and information on “must see” Indiana County landmarks.

The Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) Fall Conference was held October 21-23 at the KCAC. ICTB took the lead in planning a networking reception at Disobedient Spirits, which the Center for Economic Operations (CEO) proudly hosted. ICTB Executive Director Denise Liggett served as a member of the CEO panel that spoke during one of the conference sessions.  
November Highlights:

On Election Day, November 5, Laura Herrington and Ashley Moreau assisted at the United Way Pancake and Sausage Day for the second year in a row. Laura and Ashley served breakfast items that morning in support of the United Way of Indiana County.
ICTB welcomed three groups to Indiana County during the 2019 “It’s A Wonderful Life” kickoff festivities . Group Tour Coordinator Ashley Moreau worked with operators to plan itineraries for each group and coordinated with local venues on bookings. During their stay, the groups visited various attractions including the Jimmy Stewart Museum, Calvary Presbyterian Church, and the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County. Groups also had time built into their itineraries to shop, eat, and sightsee in Downtown Indiana and Smicksburg. But hands-down, no one was happier than those who chose to ride on the ICTB parade float. Wearing their First Commonwealth Bank red scarves and big happy smiles, they ended the evening understanding why it truly is a wonderful life in Indiana County!

December Highlights:

 On December 7, ICTB partnered with Where & When PA on a 24 hour “takeover” of their Instagram. Throughout the day, ICTB showcased Indiana County and what makes it special during the holiday season. This was a wonderful opportunity to share Indiana County with a new audience.

As part of Wreaths Across America, a fresh evergreen wreath was placed at the entrance of each Indiana County cemetery on Saturday, December 14 to honor our Indiana County Veterans who sacrificed so much…..“the fallen and those who served.” A ceremonial wreath laying was held at the Indiana County Courthouse Veteran’s Wall that same day at noon. ICTB was proud to donate the wreath for the ceremony in honor of the more than 12,200 veterans buried in cemeteries across Indiana County.  All proceeds raised beyond the cost of the wreaths are donated to the Indiana County Department of Veterans Affairs and used for Veterans Programs. This project is in cooperation with the Indiana County Christmas Tree Growers Association, VFW Post 1989 and American Legion #141.
Other Events ICTB
Exhibited/Supported/Attended:

IUP Community Involvement Fair
IUP Family Weekend
Leader's Circle of Indiana County Awards
Economic Development Summit
IUP Homecoming
Chamber of Commerce Ladies Summit
URBN Ribbon Cutting
Senior Expo
Hoodlebug Extension on 8 th  & Church St. Unveiling
Veterans Day Parade
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff
Experience IUP Day
 Brochure Rack Distribution
 Attention Members: Have a new rack card or brochure you're excited to distribute to the public to help spread the word about your business or organization? If so, don't forget to drop some off (we need 300 pieces for adequate distribution) at our office! We have 40 brochure racks located throughout the county where we can display your rack card or brochure!
New Members Welcomed in 2019
We're pleased to share that we had numerous new members join ICTB in continuing our promotion of Indiana County and their business/organization since the start of 2019. We welcome each of you: