High Point CVB Hosts Prime Time on Main Back to School Bash

"HIGH POINT, N.C., August 18, 2016 — The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) will kick of the school year with a Back to School Bash at the Regional Visitors Center August 30, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Various organizations will be participating, including High Point University, High Point Arts Council, Theatre Art Galleries and a local brewery.  Uncle Maddio’s Pizza will be providing refreshments. 

 “We love having the HPU students back in town, and encourage all students, including elementary, middle and high school to come and participate in the back to school celebration,” says Nancy Bowman, Director of Sales and Marketing for the HPCVB.  Attendees will enjoy activities including corn hole, give-aways and more.

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About the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau

            The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and encourage economic development in High Point through travel and tourism. The CVB works closely with meeting planners to bring events to High Point and to enhance their experience here, providing white glove assistance with event planning tasks including registration, transportation, and coordination among various venues. These services ensure that every group event will be successful down to the last detail because we want each visitor to make yourself at home. Established by state legislation in 1984, the HPCVB is an independent 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization funded by a self-imposed three percent room occupancy tax on local hotels. No taxpayer funds — city, county or state—are used to fund the HPCVB. For more information, visit www.highpoint.org."

- A Press Release

HIGH POINT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU IS “WELCOMING THE WORLD” WITH LAUNCH OF NEW CAMPAIGN

"HIGH POINT, N.C., June 7, 2016 — The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) has announced plans for a new communications campaign, “Welcoming the World,” designed to convey the message that a warm welcome awaits everyone who visits High Point. 

            “We want to communicate to the world that the High Point community maintains an attitude of hospitality,” says Tim Mabe, HPCVB president and CEO. “If you are considering High Point as a destination, we want you to know that our number one priority is to ensure that every visitor has a positive and pleasant experience in our city.”

The message of the “Welcoming the World” campaign is simple: It expresses High Point’s reach internationally via the High Point Market, High Point University and the global nature of our local corporations as an open-minded and forward-thinking community. "We have long practiced a community-wide culture as a great place to visit, to do business or to live. That's why High Point is well qualified to call ourselves 'North Carolina's International City,'" Mabe says.

            Welcoming the World branding features a globe encircled by bright colors. "It is a symbol that will be applied to a variety of marketing initiatives and it touches on the very real international reach of the home furnishings market and diverse corporate community.” he says. "The branding will be featured on flags, banners, websites, social media platforms, wristbands, and window decals for local businesses, among other materials."

As the Home Furnishings Capital of the World™, High Point has decades of experience welcoming large numbers of international visitors: The city hosts more than 75,000 people from all over the world for the bi-annual High Point Market. Between markets the city entertains more than 250,000 visitors each year, whether they are visiting High Point University, attending High Point’s Semi-Annual Fabric Market, participating in meetings, conferences, and sporting events; or shopping for furniture at retail locations.

As part of its dedication to maximizing the visitors’ experience, HPCVB strategically provides ongoing training programs for local businesses to foster customer service excellence including, Real Estate Family Certification Program, ServSafe Certification, Preferred Member Program, Furnish Your World, Interior Design Services, Arts and Tourism Grants and so much more. “We think of the businesses in our community as brand ambassadors for High Point,” says Mabe. “Our organization has an unwavering commitment to our mission of economic development through attracting tourism, meetings and conventions, and we can best accomplish that mission by ensuring that High Point is a city in which every visitor has a great experience.”

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About the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau:

            The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and encourage economic development in High Point through travel and tourism. The HPCVB works closely with meeting planners to bring events to High Point and to enhance their experience here, providing white glove assistance with event planning tasks including registration, transportation, and coordination among various venues. These services ensure that every group event will be successful down to the last detail because we want each visitor to make yourself at home. Established by state legislation in 1984, the HPCVB is an independent 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization funded by a self-imposed three percent room occupancy tax on local hotels. No taxpayer funds – city, county or state – are used to fund the HPCVB. The Regional Visitors Center is located at 1634 N. Main St., Suite 102, High Point, N.C. For more information, visit www.highpoint.org."

- A Press Release

HIGH POINT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU HOSTS LOCAL BEER TASTING

"HIGH POINT, N.C.,  – In honor of North Carolina Beer Month, the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) is hosting a special Last Tuesday event on April 26, from 5 to 7 p.m.  This free event will feature local brews for guests to sample. 

            Carolina Brewery, headquartered in Holly Springs, will be the featured brewery in attendance. They have been in business since 1995 and have several year-round beers, including a Carolina Pale Ale, Brown Ale, India Pale Ale and Hop Roar.  Their seasonal beers include Dark Crystal, Spring Bock, Summer Ale, Oktoberfest and Winter Porter. Guests must be 21 years of age to participate in the tasting.

           

            “Find your new favorite brew with us just as the weather heats up,” says Nancy Bowman, director of sales and marketing for the HPCVB. “Stop by next week to celebrate local breweries as they bring their very best samples to you.”            

            Support local businesses while sampling some great brews. For just $1.99, attendees can purchase a hot dog from Lazy Dog’s Hot Dogs to perfectly complement the beers available.

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About the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau:

           

            The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and encourage economic development in High Point through travel and tourism. The HPCVB works closely with meeting planners to bring events to High Point and to enhance their experience here, providing white glove assistance with event planning tasks including registration, transportation, and coordination among various venues. These services ensure that every group event will be successful down to the last detail because we want each visitor to make yourself at home. Established by state legislation in 1984, the HPCVB is an independent 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization funded by a self-imposed three percent room occupancy tax on local hotels. No taxpayer funds – city, county or state – are used to fund the HPCVB. The Regional Visitors Center is located at 1634 N. Main St., Suite 102, High Point, N.C. For more information, visit www.highpoint.org."

- A Press Release

PIEDMONT TRIAD FILM COMMISSION OPENS NEW OFFICE IN HIGH POINT AT THE REGIONAL VISITORS CENTER

           

"HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 24, 2015 — The Piedmont Triad Film Commission (PTFC) has opened a satellite office at the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) Regional Visitors Center, located at 1634 N. Main St.  Headquartered in Winston-Salem, the High Point office enables the PTFC to research and compile new inventory, while working closely with the HPCVB sales and marketing team when scouting locations for upcoming film productions.

            “This arrangement is instrumental in bringing movie productions to the Triad, and more specifically, to High Point,” says Tim Mabe, CEO of the HPCVB. “It’s important to show our partnership and support of the film industry so they can experience everything that the greater High Point area has to offer.  It’s a natural fit because the PTFC already works closely with several High Point organizations located here at the Regional Visitors Center.”  

            Most recently, the PTFC brought the filming of The Longest Ride to the Piedmont Triad, generating an economic impact of $23.3 million for North Carolina, with the film crew booking 1,800 local hotel rooms.

           

            “Partnerships like this are the reason the Regional Visitors Center exists,” says Nancy Bowman, HPCVB director of sales and marketing. “We serve the needs of the community and surrounding areas to promote High Point as a comprehensive resource, allowing us to build year-round tourism and generate even more traffic.”

            The HPCVB has supported PTFC efforts in greater High Point with more than $80,000 in grants from the Arts & Tourism Grants Program since 2000.

About the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau:

            The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and encourage economic development in High Point through travel and tourism. The HPCVB works closely with meeting planners to bring events to High Point and to enhance their experience here, providing white glove assistance with event planning tasks including registration, transportation, and coordination among various venues. These services ensure that every group event will be successful down to the last detail because we want each visitor to make yourself at home. Established by state legislation in 1984, the HPCVB is an independent 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization funded by a self-imposed three percent room occupancy tax on local hotels. No taxpayer funds – city, county or state – are used to fund the HPCVB. The Regional Visitors Center is located at 1634 N. Main St., High Point, N.C. For more information, visit www.highpoint.org."

- A Press Release

HPCVB GRANT AWARDS ANNOUNCED Area Non-Profits Awarded $256,560 in Arts and Tourism-Related Projects.

"HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 1, 2015 — The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) has announced the recipients of the 32nd annual Arts & Tourism Grants Program. Twenty-five area non-profits will receive $256,560 from June 2015 to June 2016. The program has awarded over $4.7 million to 643 projects in its history.

Non-profit organizations may apply for financial assistance for arts or tourism-related projects or events that benefit the High Point area. The program starts in May and applicants are notified of their award amounts by June 30. Interested applicants can access the guidelines and application at www.highpoint.org/arts-tourism-program or call (336) 884-5255 for additional information.

The purpose of the Arts & Tourism Grants Program is for specific tourist-related events or activities, such as arts or cultural events. Organizations should use Arts & Tourism Grant funding for promoting, improving, constructing, financing, or acquiring facilities or attractions that enhance the development of tourism in High Point. The program encourages High Point non-profit agencies to contribute to HPCVB’s mission of promoting and encouraging economic development in High Point through travel and tourism. HPCVB allocated grant money to several new projects this year including:

“Celebrate the Old North State” submitted by the Alexander Martin Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, received $10,600 to hold a six day event, May 9 to 15 showcasing High Point’s history and art during Historic Preservation Month.

The Piedmont Triad International Airport submitted three new projects including a collaboration with local sculpturist, Chuck Foster for $1,500; a partnership with Theatre Art Galleries for an art exhibit for $2,900, and $11,667 for their Fly Easy High Point Marketing Campaign.

The City Project submitted two projects for the return of the Ignite Whistle Stop Concert Series in the amount of $9,417 and the Designer Shop N Stay Event for $2,133.

Southwest Renewal Foundation will receive funding for four projects including the WONDER sculpture for $500; the High Point Garden Tour for $1,500; the High Point by Design Trolley and Antiques Tour $6,000; and the second year of the High Point Core City Public Art Project for $2,600.

Other 2015-2016 grant recipients include: Macedonia Family Resource Center, High Point Area Arts Council, Bienenstock Furniture Library, High Point Community Chorus, Piedmont Artists, Piedmont Soccer Alliance, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont, High Point Parks and Recreation, High Point Historical Society, Friends of John Coltrane, Kilby of Hope, Historic Jamestown Society, Theatre Art Galleries, High Point Ballet, High Point Theatre, Veteran’s Memorial of High Point, High Point Community Theatre, Carl Chavis YMCA, Washington Street Business Association-Hayden Harman Foundation, High Point Community Concert Association and High Point Swim Club.

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About the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau

The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and encourage economic development in High Point through travel and tourism. The CVB works closely with meeting planners to bring events to High Point and to enhance their experience here, providing white glove assistance with event planning tasks including registration, transportation, and coordination among various venues. These services ensure that every group event will be successful down to the last detail because we want each visitor to make yourself at home. Established by state legislation in 1984, the HPCVB is an independent 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization funded by a self-imposed three percent room occupancy tax on local hotels. No taxpayer funds — city, county or state—are used to fund the HPCVB. For more information, visit www.highpoint.org."

- A Press Release

HIGH POINT EXPERIENCES ECONOMIC GAINS FROM TOURISM IN 2014 OVER 2013 WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR SO MUCH MORE

County Spending by Domestic Visitors

Increases according to State Records

           

            "HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 12, 2015 –   High Point was a big winner in the state’s announcement of economic development generated by tourism last year.  Groups across the city agreed that they experienced similar increases but added that a strong core city would even more dramatically impact those numbers.

            According to Visit North Carolina, domestic visitors to and within Guilford County spent more than $1.263 billion in 2014, a 4.71% increase from 2013.  This generated employment for 12,760 people totaling $306,870,000 in payroll, $63,240,000 in state tax receipts and $28,260,000 in county tax receipts.

            “In a local survey of High Point organizations engaged in tourism, verified there were increases across the board, and not all of the credit goes to the few weeks of Furniture Market” says Tim Mabe, CEO of the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau.  “Much of the increase is due to the year-round visitors coming to High Point as a destination such as High Point University, the bi-annual ITMA fabric show "Showtime", and an increasing number of furniture showrooms open to the public.

            “However, many of those visitors, are staying overnight and eating in restaurants in Greensboro due to a lack of infrastructure in the core city that appeals to them. These events, like Furniture Market are all, of course, a great benefit to our entire region and state,” he says.  “Think of the possibilities of how much more of a direct benefit these events could be to High Point if we could capture the visitor’s entire experience. Further, if we developed our core city area with restaurants, retail shops, entertainment and meeting facilities, High Point would be poised to become established as a great destination for all kinds of activities year-round that attract tourists, amateur and youth sporting attractions and meeting groups.  To take full economic benefit of our location, we need the infrastructure in the core city to capture more than our fair share of the economic benefit associated with visitors and tourists.”

            Last year, the HPCVB worked with 78 groups totaling 147,646 people who came to High Point for meetings and other events, thereby generating a tourism impact of $40.9 million.  An estimated 30,000 consumers shopping for home furnishings come to the Home Furnishings Capital of the World™ every year.  In addition, the High Point Market attracts roughly 75,000 marketgoers each April and October. High Point University attracts more than 80,000 visitors annually. 

            “Hotels like the Marriott Courtyard regularly tell us they have a waiting list.  Occupancy at the Radisson High Point grew modestly in the last year but could be so much more if we populated the area in the core city with more amenities and things to do, for both our visitors as well as for our citizens, “ he says. “We have the backbone for what it takes to capture our fair share of the tourism dollars in the Piedmont Triad area.  Now we just need to make this revitalization our top priority for economic development.”

Tourism impact highlights for 2014:

•      The travel and tourism industry directly employees more than 12,760 people in Guilford County. 

•      The travel and tourism industry directly employs more than 12.76 million people in Guilford County. 

•      Total payroll generated by the tourism industry in Guilford County was $306,870,000.

•      State tax revenue generated in Guilford County totaled $63,240,000 through state sales and excise taxes, and taxes on personal and corporate income. Approximately $28,260,000 in county taxes were generated from sales and property tax revenue from travel-generated and travel-supported businesses.

            Gov. Pat McCrory announced in May that visitors to North Carolina spent a record $21.3 billion in 2014, an increase of 5.5 percent from 2013. These statistics are from the “2014 Economic Impact of Travel on North Carolina Counties.” The study was prepared for Visit North Carolina by the U.S. Travel Association.

            “All eight regions of the state had spending growth of 4 percent or more and 90 percent of the state’s counties saw direct tourism employment growth from 2013 to 2014,” says Wit Tuttell, executive director of Visit North Carolina. “As the sixth most visited state in the country, tourism continues to be major driver of economic development across North Carolina.”

Statewide highlights include:

•      State tax receipts as a result of visitor spending neared the $1.1 billion mark in 2014. The figure represents 4 percent in growth over 2013’s $1.0 billion.

•      Visitors spend more than $58 million per day in North Carolina. That spending adds more than $4.6 million per day to state and local tax revenues (about $2.9 million in state taxes and $1.7 million in local taxes).

•      The travel and tourism industry directly employees more than 200,000 North Carolinians. 

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About the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau:

         The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and encourage economic development in High Point through travel and tourism. The CVB works closely with meeting planners to bring events to High Point and to enhance their experience here, providing white glove assistance with event planning tasks including registration, transportation, and coordination among various venues. These services ensure that every group event will be successful down to the last detail because we want each visitor to make yourself at home. Established by state legislation in 1984, the HPCVB is an independent 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization funded by a self-imposed three percent room occupancy tax on local hotels. No taxpayer funds - city, county or state-are used to fund the HPCVB. The new Visitors Information and Welcome Center is located at 1634 N. Main St., High Point, N.C. For more information, visit www.highpoint.org."

- A Press Release

THE HIGH POINT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

New Site Highlights CVB’s Focus as a Regional Visitors Center 

               

 "The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched a new website that’s chock full of useful information. The site, which can be found at www.highpoint.org, was created to meet the special needs of meeting planners, sports promoters, furniture shoppers and High Point residents as a great place to live.

                “Because of the extended reach of our Regional Visitors Center, we have information about High Point as well as attractions ranging from vineyard tours in the mountains, to happenings at the North Carolina Zoo, and festivals at Old Salem. The list of major attractions covers a 90-mile radius,” says Tim Mabe, president and CEO of the High Point CVB. “The site purposefully offers information for everyone from visitors coming to High Point for a few days to people who live in High Point who are looking for something to do here at home.”

New features include sections for:

·         Furniture Shoppers – Advice about how to shop by style, product and manufacturer along with details about how to connect with local interior designers and the services they offer. There is a complete listing of all 40 furniture stores and their websites including companies that can help plan a visit; some can offer access into some showrooms that are otherwise not accessible to the public. There is also a handy Furniture Buying Tips checklist.

·         Passport to Savings – Downloadable coupons for local restaurants, retail stores, and furniture attractions. 

·         Meeting Planners – Insight into a variety of facilities offered in High Point with details about extra services that are available.  The High Point CVB will walk hand-in-hand with all meeting planners from beginning to end to ensure that they have a positive experience while in High Point. A request for proposal (RFP) form is also offered.

·         Sporting Event Organizers – Details on all sporting facilities in the High Point area including information about available lighting for outdoor night games and seating capacity.

·         Visitors/Local Residents – An events calendar for High Point and the surrounding areas with details about local festivals, theatre, musical events and art openings. These include events like the High Point Cycling Classic, John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival, Arts Splash Summer Concert Series and the Piedmont Plein Air Paintout. 

                “The website is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate. Resources on the new website provide details for the local community to engage in what is right here in their backyard,” says Mabe. “The same reasons why High Point is a great place to live also make it a great place to visit.”

                Other areas of interest on the site include an expanded Preferred Member program, highlighting local businesses that are committed to providing a high level of quality and service, visible partnerships with facilities across the region such as Triad Stage, and details about the High Point CVB’s Spotlight on Saturday events.

“Videos on the website provide additional insight, including a welcome video from High Point University President Nido Qubein,” Mabe says. “Other videos present interior design services, a look at local veterans’ memorials and African American history. Visitors can even download a printable brochure to use on the go.” 

About the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau:

            The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and encourage economic development in High Point through travel and tourism. The CVB works closely with meeting planners to bring events to High Point and to enhance their experience here, providing white glove assistance with event planning tasks including registration, transportation, and coordination among various venues. These services ensure that every group event will be successful down to the last detail because we want each visitor to make yourself at home. Established by state legislation in 1984, the HPCVB is an independent 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization funded by a self-imposed three percent room occupancy tax on local hotels. No taxpayer funds — city, county or state—are used to fund the HPCVB. The new Visitors Center is located at 1634 N. Main St., Suite 102, High Point, N.C. For more information, visit www.highpoint.org."

- A Press Release

THE HIGH POINT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU PARTNERS WITH TRIAD STAGE

High Level of Quality Distinguishes

Triad Stage as a Preferred Member

               

"Triad Stage in Greensboro has become the newest Preferred Member of the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau.

“Like us, the Triad Stage is regional and another of our many regional partners.  We are delighted with our new alliance,” says Tim Mabe, president and CEO of the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Being a Preferred Member means that we can recommend the Triad Stage with great confidence that visitors will experience excellence and that it will be a memorable occasion.”

Only those providers who are willing, able and committed to providing this high level of quality and service become members of the High Point CVB’s Preferred Member Program.

“Triad Stage is thrilled to form this new relationship with the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau as a Preferred Member,” says Richard Whittington, managing director and co-founder of Triad Stage. “With programming in both Greensboro and Winston-Salem, almost 20 percent of our current audience comes from the greater High Point area. We believe that the Triad is a wonderful place to call home and are so excited to be living up to our name in a whole new way as we redefine what it means to be a regional theater.”

                Currently running at Triad Stage is A Christmas Carol, which starts tomorrow and runs through December 21. Tickets are on sale now. You can find out more here: http://triadstage.org/tickets. Ticket purchasers can enter Password: ACC025 for a 25% savings.

   

About Triad Stage

Triad Stage is a professional not-for-profit regional theater company based in Greensboro’s downtown historic district. All Triad Stage productions are created in Greensboro using the best of local and national talent. Productions feature the bold acting and breathtaking design that have been nationally recognized by The Wall Street Journal and by the American Theatre Wing, founder of the Tony Awards®, which named Triad Stage one of the top ten most promising theatres in the country as a recipient of the 2010 National Theatre Company Grant.  Triad Stage has also earned accolades including “Best North Carolina Production of 2010” for The Glass Menagerie by Triangle Arts & Entertainment magazine; “One of the Best Regional Theatres in America”, New York’s Drama League; “Best Live Theater” (nine years running), Go Triad/News & Record and The Rhinoceros Times; and “Professional Theater of the Year” (2003, 2011), North Carolina Theatre Conference.

About the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau:

            The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and encourage economic development in High Point through travel and tourism. The CVB works closely with meeting planners to bring events to High Point and to enhance their experience here, providing white glove assistance with event planning tasks including registration, transportation, and coordination among various venues. These services ensure that every group event will be successful down to the last detail because we want each visitor to make yourself at home. Established by state legislation in 1984, the HPCVB is an independent 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization funded by a self-imposed three percent room occupancy tax on local hotels. No taxpayer funds — city, county or state—are used to fund the HPCVB. The new Visitors Center is located at 1634 N. Main St., Suite 102, High Point, N.C. For more information, visit www.highpoint.org."

- A Press Release

THE HIGH POINT CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU’S ARTS & TOURISM GRANTS PROGRAM CREATES A MORE ATTRACTIVE CITY AND ENHANCES TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Local Non-Profits Receive Funding for

Arts and Tourism Related Projects

                HIGH POINT, N.C., July 18, 2014 — The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) has announced the recipients of the 31st annual Arts & Tourism Grants Program. To date, the HPCVB has allocated almost $4.5 million to 609 projects. This year alone, 28 local non-profits received almost $240,000 in grant money for arts or tourism related projects or events that benefit the High Point area. The HPCVB allocated grant money to several new projects this year including:

• The High Point Core City Public Art Pilot Project submitted by the Southwest Renewal Foundation received $1,440 to place five outdoor stone sculptures by local sculptor, Chuck Foster, in public places throughout High Point from September 2014–April 2015. 
• The High Point Museum received $2,160 to exhibit the quilt works of Gwendolyn Magee who was a noted African American quilt artist from High Point. She graduated from William Penn High School and was in one of the earliest classes of African American students to attend UNCG.
• The Piedmont Plein Air Paintout received a grant totaling $17,550 and will take place Sept. 18–21 with 30 nationally known artists coming to High Point to paint five local points of interest.
• The Carl Chavis YMCA received $12,400 to provide water play activities through their new Splash Pad designed with picnic tables and a lounge area.
• The Macedonia Family Resource Center received $2,500 to host a 5K race to bring awareness to inner-city communities about the importance of healthy choices.

       The 2014-2015 grant recipients also include: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont, Carolina Preps, Children’s Home Society of N.C., Culler Senior Center, Friends of John Coltrane, High Point Area Arts Council, High Point Community Chorus, High Point Community Concert Association, High Point Cycling Classic, High Point Parks & Recreation, High Point Swim Club, High Point Theatre, Historic Jamestown Society, HiToms Baseball, Piedmont Artists, Piedmont Soccer Alliance, Piedmont Triad Film Commission, The City Project and the Theatre Art Galleries. 

The Arts & Tourism Grants Program funds events or activities by promoting, improving, constructing, financing, or acquiring facilities or attractions that enhance the development of tourism in High Point. The mission of the High Point Convention and Visitors Bureau is to promote and encourage economic development in High Point through travel and tourism. 

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About the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau

The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and encourage economic development in High Point through travel and tourism. The CVB works closely with meeting planners to bring events to High Point and to enhance their experience here, providing white glove assistance with event planning tasks including registration, transportation, and coordination among various venues. These services ensure that every group event will be successful down to the last detail because we want each visitor to make yourself at home. Established by state legislation in 1984, the HPCVB is an independent 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization funded by a self-imposed three percent room occupancy tax on local hotels. No taxpayer funds — city, county or state—are used to fund the HPCVB. For more information, visit www.highpoint.org.

- Melody Burnett, Grants Administrator, High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau