By V. Hugh Lewis, II, Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau returned to regular meetings this week after a two month hiatus. Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) collections for the month of November were $16,059.96, while projected December totals of $14,452 will be up by $3,000 from 2019 figures. HOTContinue Reading
According to an email sent out by former board member Colleen Taylor, the January City of Jefferson Convention and Visitor’s Board meeting has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns and a lack of an expected quorum. The meeting was originally scheduled to be on Monday at 5:30 p.m. The boardContinue Reading
NOTICECITY OF JEFFERSON, TEXASJEFFERSON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUREGULAR BOARD MEETING JEFFERSON CONVENTION AND VISITORS CENTER305 E. AUSTIN STREETMonday June 8, 2020 @ 5:30 pm Notice is hereby given that a Board Meeting of the City of Jefferson, Tourism Board will be held on Monday June 8, 2020, at 5:30 pm,Continue Reading
The Jefferson Tourism Board will resume their regular monthly meetings at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the City Visitors Center. “We’ll be in a larger room so we can practice social distancing,” said Board President Coleen Taylor. The Board skipped their April meeting in favor of waiting for the businesses toContinue Reading
The Jefferson Tourism Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the City Visitors Center. Agenda items include: • OLD BUSINESS • Update on HOT tax from Avenu Insights Colleen Taylor • Update on City Logo Anna Bode • Update from Anderson Group Colleen Taylor • Update on City SignageContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher The City of Jefferson Tourism Board voted to approve joining the Texas Forest Trails Program for this year. The program offers opportunities to promote the City through various programs, webpages, and even a Jefferson Day at the Texas State Fair. Texas Forest Trails ExecutiveContinue Reading