Weekly Tourism News | September 29, 2022
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In This Issue:
- Visit High Point Fall VIP Tour
- Congratulations to Recipients at the 2022 BHP Chamber of Commerce Membership Awards Gala
- High Point University Basketball Season Tickets On Sale Now
- High Point Rockers Win Multiple ALPB Awards
- HP Schools Partnership is Seeking High Point Schools Ambassadors
- High Point Community Theatre Presents "Little Shop of Horrors"
- Visit High Point Team Member Feature
- Groups Coming to High Point
- High Point Blogs & Video Series to Follow
- Featured Events and Calendar
- In the News
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Hospitality and Partner Updates
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Visit High Point Fall VIP Tour
Yesterday, Visit High Point hosted its High Point VIP (Very Informed Person) Awareness Tour. More than 30 participants spent the day in High Point learning about new attractions, things to do, and future plans within the city, This is an educational opportunity that is provided twice a year and is complimentary. Thank you to our partners who hosted and thank you to those who participated. We look forward to hosting our next tour in the spring. Stay connected through our newsletter or website for details.
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Congratulations to Recipients at the 2022 BHP Chamber of Commerce Membership Awards Gala
Congratulations to all honorees, nominees, and recipients from this year’s Membership Awards Gala held at the High Point Country Club last Friday, hosted by BHP Chamber of Commerce. Special congratulations to our own Melody Burnett, Visit High Point president, who received the Businesswoman of the Year. Her exuberance for High Point is shown through everything she is involved in both at Visit High Point and within the community.
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High Point University Basketball Season Tickets On Sale Now
Get your season tickets to support Panther basketball! Don't miss out on your chance to experience the Qubein Arena and the 2022-2023 basketball season. Go Panthers!
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High Point Rockers Win Multiple ALPB Awards
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Truist Point Stadium Named ALPB Ballpark of the Year
For the second time in three seasons, Truist Point has been named the Atlantic League Ballpark of the Year in a vote of the league’s managers, coaches, and senior operators.
The ballpark was selected in recognition of exemplifying the Atlantic League values of customer service, cleanliness, hospitality and ambiance.
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Pete Fisch wins Joe Klein Executive of the Year Award
As president of the High Point Rockers, Pete Fisch has utilized his decades of experience in professional baseball to develop a club culture that puts a premium on customer service as well as community service. As a non-profit organization, the Rockers serve the High Point community with numerous charity events from jersey auctions to community events and service-oriented facility rentals.
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Rockers' Russell Named to ALPB All-Defensive Team
High Point Rockers' third baseman Michael Russell Tuesday was named to the Atlantic League’s Red, White, and Blue All-Defensive team in voting by the league’s managers and coaches.
Russell started 98 games for the Rockers this year, including 47 at second base and 47 at third base. He made only eight errors on 314 total chances.
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Rockers' Wiel Named to Atlantic League All-Star Team
High Point Rockers outfielder Zander Wiel on Thursday was named to the Atlantic League All-Star team.
Wiel hit .260 this season while setting Rockers records for home runs and RBI in a season. The former Vanderbilt Commodore was second in the Atlantic League with 32 home runs and tied for third in the league with 98 RBI.
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HP Schools Partnership is Seeking High Point Schools Ambassadors
High Point Schools Partnership is seeking Volunteer Ambassadors to engage in and support the implementation and impact of the organization. This is a 2-year volunteer commitment and ambassadors will be relied on to engage with schools, advocate for schools, and assist in creating more meaningful partnerships with schools.
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High Point Community Theatre Presents "Little Shop of Horrors"
September 30th-October 2nd
220 East Commerce Street
High Point, NC
High Point Community Theatre presents Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Tony Award-winners Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s Little Shop of Horrors from September 30th through October 2nd at High Point Theatre.
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Visit High Point Team Member Feature
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As a Visitor Information Specialist, I welcome out-of-town guests and locals with whatever needs they have to complement their visit to High Point or enhance their lifestyle within our community.
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What is your favorite part of your job?
As a relative newcomer to the Visit HP team, I’ve treasured the warm, welcoming, professional and inclusive environment. A highlight was riding along on one of our VIP tours where I became aware of so many new and exciting happenings within High Point, specifically within Visit High Point.
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What do you like to do in your free time?
In my free time, I love to spend time with my adult children, walk my Golden Retriever, work in my garden, concerts, the theatre, and of course, girls' nights out!
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What are some of your favorite places in High Point?
There are so many new places to spend time in High Point! In addition to Stock & Grain, Truist Point Stadium, The Blooming Board, Brown Truck & Paddled South Breweries, I love walking the greenway, dropping a kayak at City Lake Park, and hiking at Rich Fork Preserve, but my absolute favorite place in town is in the serenity of my back yard.
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What is your favorite vacation?
My favorite vacation would include white sand, blue water, and blue skies!
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Groups Coming to High Point
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The High Point Autumn Rowing Festival, presented by Bethany Medical, will take place on the lake at Oak Hollow Lake's Festival Park on October 2nd and is an all-day rowing regatta for youth, collegiate, and Masters teams. High Point will welcome 800 rowers from six states, 260 boats, and thousands of spectators cheering them on.
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High Point Blogs & Video Series to Follow
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Side by Side with Nido Qubein
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm | PBS NC
Richard Childress is the chairman and CEO of Richard Childress Racing, one of the most storied teams in NASCAR founded in 1969. Away from the track, Childress is a businessman, philanthropist, and conservationist – he loves wine, the outdoors, and investing in America’s youth. Childress Vineyards was established in 2004 and is now one of the most prominent wineries in North Carolina, having won numerous awards.
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Featured Events and Calendar
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Events are subject to postponement or cancellation due to inclement weather. Please check with the organizer before arriving.
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Click on the photo below for a complete listing of all things happening in the High Point-Jamestown area.
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The Events Calendar is a great platform for local businesses to promote their events and specials in a free way. At the Visitors Center, we not only promote this calendar to locals but also to visitors who are planning a trip to High Point. We also use the Events Calendar when finding content for blogs, Visit High Point Facebook and Instagram pages, and newsletters. Help us keep this calendar full and show off all High Point has to offer!
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ICYMI—Below are recent articles highlighting hospitality, tourism, and partners in High Point.
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1634 North Main Street, Suite 102
High Point, N.C. 27262
336.884.5255
Text 'VisitHP' to 95000
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