Visit Canton | January CVBuzz

STARK COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS' BUREAU

JANUARY 2022 CVBuzz

CULTURAL TOURISM GRANTS LAUNCHING

Applications open on January 19th for Cultural Tourism Grants - up to $20,000 per project!

Cultural tourism is defined as initiatives and events that encompass visual arts, museums, performing arts, theaters, attractions, authentic historic and cultural places, and events to encounter traditions, history, music and art.

If your organization is planning a new event, improving an existing event, or marketing cultural experiences in 2022, consider applying for a grant to support your efforts. Projects must incorporate cultural elements and attract visitors to qualify for funds.

Cultural Tourism Grant Application Open Dates

Grant Cycle 1
January 19, 2022 | Round 1 Applications Open
February 21, 2022 | Round 1 Grant Submissions are due by 11:59 PM
February 28, 2022 | Announcement of Awarded Funds

Grant Cycle 2
June 1, 2022 | Round 2 Applications Open
July 1, 2022 | Round 2 Grant Submissions are due by 11:59 PM
July 15, 2022 | Announcement of Awarded Funds

Awarded grant dollars from Cycle 1 & Cycle 2 must be used by December 31, 2022

Join the Industry Partner Roundtable on Thursday, January 20th for a Cultural Tourism Grants Q&A. Click below for more information and grant application details.

CULTURAL TOURISM GRANTS

VISIT CANTON AWARDS $296,368

Recovery & Destination Development Grants Awarded

Visit Canton recently awarded $296,368 in Recovery and Destination Development Grants. The CVB made grant dollars available to fund projects in Stark County that are in concert with Visit Canton’s mission to attract visitors and increase visitor spending. Read More Here

Congratulations to the exciting destination enhancement projects planned across Stark County in 2022:

Alliance Soccer Club | ACSC Soccer Complex
Downtown Canton Special Improvement District | Downtown Canton, OH Branding, Wayfinding, Visual Communications and Signage
Hartville Lake Community Development Association | West Maple Street Corridor – Wayfinding Signage
City of Louisville | Enhancements to the Primary Corridor (Main Street)
Massillon Museum | Massillon Museum Wayfinding Signage
City of Massillon | City of Massillon Pumphouse
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum | Visitor Experience Enhancement Project
Minerva Arts Council | Downtown Minerva Enhancement Projects
Spring Hill Historic Home | Restoration and Revitalization of Spring Hill’s Ancillary Buildings
The Wilderness Center | Nature Playscape Enhancements

VISIT CANTON NOW HIRING

Visit Canton is lucky to have a team of employees that impact and improve our organization and community each day. We’re excited to announce job openings for two new staff roles in 2022.

Sports Sales & Service Coordinator

The purpose of this position is to assist with achieving sales goals and completing service tasks related to sports tourism. This includes supporting event sales efforts, communicating event details, and attending events to execute onsite services. If you enjoy sports events and getting active in the community, we invite you to apply.

Creative Coordinator

The purpose of this position is to provide creative support by designing and placing content for all Visit Canton platforms. This includes website, social media, print, and digital advertising. If you enjoy creative expression through photos, videos, graphic design, and writing, we invite you to apply.

Submit resume for consideration to Rosie Kurtz, RosieK@VisitCanton.com. Applications accepted through January 31^st.

APPLY NOW

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

2022 Travel Guide Advertorials

Final week to sign-up!

The 2022 Visit Canton Travel Guide will include three pay-to-play advertorials. The advertorials are just $650 and are specific to these three themes:

Brew, Wine, and Spirits
Golf
Shopping

Over 100,000 copies of of the Visit Canton Travel Guide will be printed and used to respond to visitors requesting information from Visit Canton. They are also used to fulfill inquiries from major area attractions like the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Experience Hartville, Gervasi Vineyard, and more.

Additionally, the Guide is utilized by event planners and attendees during conferences, tournaments, and group tours taking place all throughout Stark County. Plus, the Travel Guide is distributed and displayed at hotels, attractions, and visitor centers throughout northeast Ohio and beyond.

VIEW SALES KIT

Contact Nichole Carindale ASAP to reserve your space!

Nichole Cardinale

Account Manager, Great Lakes Publishing

ncardinale@glpublishing.com

Direct: (330) 265-8665

EXPLOREBOARD PROFILES AVAILABLE

Only 8 Profiles Available!

Join the ExploreBoard Network to have your business showcased on interactive digital touch screens to visitors in 20 high-traffic locations in Stark County - plus four bonus sites in Amish Country!

Do you host events? If you have an ExploreBoard Profile, your event submissions to Visit Canton will also be displayed on the ExploreBoard event widget!

The profiles are available on a first come, first serve basis. Click the button for more information and the commitment form!

MORE INFORMATION

INDUSTRY PARTNER ROUNDTABLE

INDUSTRY PARTNER

VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 @ NOON

Join us online, January 20th at 12:00 PM for the Industry Partner Roundtable and Cultural Tourism Grant Q&A.

Visit Canton will review the 2022 Cultural Tourism Grant opportunity. Partners will have an opportunity to ask questions, as well as share updates about what's happening at your business with Visit Canton and Stark County tourism industry partners.