Weekly Tourism News | August 25, 2022 |
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In This Issue:
- Prime Time on Main Event
- Visit High Point Elevates Nancy Bowman to Vice President of Branding
- Six Partners Join the Certified Autism Destination Initiative
- 9/11 First Responders and Families Luncheon
- HPU Nationally Recognized Again by The Princeton Review’s ‘Best Colleges’
- 12th Annual Washington Street Unity Festival
- Record Enrollment, Campus Housing Expansion Set Tone for New Year at HPU
- Market Authority’s Tammy Nagem Talks About Her Tenure and Upcoming New Role in Recent Article
- Visit High Point Team Member Feature
- 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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Prime Time on Main Event
Thursday, September 1st | 5 pm-7 pm
1634 North Main Street Suite 102 | High Point, NC
The City of High Point has hired CivicBrand to develop a community-wide brand that supports and elevates all city organizations, entities, businesses, and residents. They will be hosting Engagement Tours from August 31st through September 3rd and want to hear from you. Visit High Point will be hosting them on Thursday, Sept. 1, 5-7 pm. Enjoy complimentary beer from The Brewer’s Kettle and refreshments from The Blooming Board while learning about where they are in the process and providing your own insights. Attending Visit High Point’s event will automatically enter you into a drawing for two two-day general admission tickets to the upcoming John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival Labor Day Weekend!
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Visit High Point Elevates Nancy Bowman to Vice President of Branding
As Visit High Point enters year four in its ten-year tourism strategic plan, Nancy Bowman will assume the position of Vice President of Branding.
Having been with Visit High Point (VHP) for 20 years, Bowman has held a variety of roles related to coordinating and managing tourism, marketing, and sales efforts for the organization. Bowman’s understanding of each VHP department coupled with her intimate knowledge of the city of High Point positions her to direct strategic branding initiatives with both VHP and the local community.
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Six Partners Join the Certified Autism Destination Initiative
Six more partners have made the commitment to become a CAC (Certified Autism Center) which moves High Point closer to becoming a Certified Autism Destination through IBCCES. Congratulations to the following partners on getting your training started! We look forward to hearing your feedback upon completion as we work together to make High Point a more inclusive and welcoming destination for visitors and residents alike.
- JH Adams Inn | Trademark by Wyndham
- Seven Oaks Bed & Breakfast
- Nido & Mariana Qubein Children's Museum
- Giannos of High Point
- High Point Public Library
- High Point Museum
If you would like to participate, please schedule an appointment with Brianna Angulo with IBCCES. If you would like to learn more or have questions, please contact Nancy Bowman. For additional information please visit our website!
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9/11 First Responders and Families Luncheon
Sunday, September 11th | 1 pm-2:30 pm
301 North Elm Street | High Point, NC
This luncheon is hosted at Truist Point by the High Point Rockers and remembers those we lost on 9/11/2001 and recognizes the men and women who serve and protect our community and their families. A buffet luncheon will be provided on the covered concourse along with special presentations and the unveiling of the High Point 9/11 Memorial.
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HPU Nationally Recognized Again by The Princeton Review’s ‘Best Colleges’
High Point University is once again recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in America.
HPU is featured in “The Best 388 Colleges: 2023 Edition” with more honors than ever before. This is the sixth consecutive year HPU has been named in The Princeton Review rankings, which are based on positive feedback from students, parents, and higher education leaders across the country.
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12th Annual Washington Street Unity Festival
Saturday, September 24th | 12 pm- 5 pm
100 Murray Street
High Point, NC
The celebration will begin with a historical marker unveiling at noon, followed by a day of food, music, and fun. Entertainment is provided by the Home-Grown Music Series, featured performers are renowned R&B trio, The Hamiltones, and 5-piece Latin band, Braco.
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Record Enrollment, Campus Housing Expansion Set Tone for New Year at HPU
High Point University continues its extraordinary growth with numerous milestones as it kicks off a new academic year. With classes starting, the university welcomes 1,600 new students, the largest group of new students in history, and the largest total enrollment in history at 6,000 total students.
HPU is also launching new academic programs in several fields, including nursing, while constructing new facilities such as its largest upperclassman housing expansion.
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Market Authority’s Tammy Nagem Talks About Her Tenure and Upcoming New Role in Recent Article
Having worked for the High Point Market Authority for more than 20 years, current Chief Operating Officer Tammy Nagem is preparing to assume the role of president and CEO of the organization effective on Jan. 1, 2023, when current President Tom Conley retires.
Hired as only the second employee at the Market Authority, Nagem has acted as the organization’s COO since 2011. She said she believes furniture is in her blood since she grew up in nearby Martinsville, Va., a long-time furniture manufacturing town.
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Visit High Point Team Member Feature |
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Meet Nancy!
I am in my twenty-first year with Visit High Point and have really hit a growth spurt since moving to our new location. Prior to becoming the Director of Sales and Marketing, my responsibilities focused solely on marketing efforts, keeping the website current, updating marketing materials, and managing advertising and messaging throughout various media and PR outlets. After the move to our current location, I learned quickly that I had a knack for selling sponsorships and became very instrumental in securing revenue which helped towards the creation of the Regional Visitors Center. Recently, I became the Vice President of Branding, and I am looking forward to seeing what this next chapter has in store.
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What are some places you would recommend to someone visiting High Point who has a dog?
I had the best time writing a dog-friendly blog last year. I didn’t realize how many places in High Point were actually dog-friendly. So, I encourage everyone with a dog to check that blog out, but until then, my favorite place is Truist Point. I took Abby with me to a meeting there and she was welcomed with open arms (and a bowl full of water) by the staff. I also love taking them on the greenway.
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What is one of your favorite memories from working for Visit High Point?
There are so many memories that come to mind but the ones that stand out the most have to do with the development of the Regional Visitors Center and the night before the grand opening back in August of 2014. I was here late with the Holt Environment team, and I remember ordering a bunch of pizza and staying here until 2 a.m. to ensure everything was up and working and ready to go. Looking back at how far we had come that night was almost surreal. So many good memories throughout that whole experience.
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Favorite restaurant in High Point?
That’s a tough one as I have certain ones that are my go to for specific food options. But, if I had to narrow it down to a few, Magnolia Blue, 98 Asian Bistro and Sweet Old Bill’s. I tend to go to what I am familiar with and I need to be better about trying different places.
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What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to walk my dogs, watch my daughter ride horses, and spend time with my grandson.
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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
Captain Charlie Plumb graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis and went on to be a fighter pilot flying the F-4 Phantom jet on 74 successful combat missions over Vietnam. On his 75th mission, with only five days before he was to return home, Plumb was shot down, captured, tortured, and imprisoned in an 8-by-8 foot cell. He spent the next 2,103 days as a prisoner of war in communist war prisons. Since his return home, more than 5,000 audiences in nearly every industry have been spellbound as fighter pilot keynote speaker Captain Charlie Plumb shares his story and the lessons he learned from it.
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Featured Events and Calendar |
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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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