For Immediate Release
September 30, 2009

 Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Receives WMPI Award

[Fox Cities] – The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau received the Meetings Industry Partner Award at the 2009 Annual Meeting Professionals International Wisconsin Chapter (MPI-WI) Awards Gala in Wisconsin Dells.

The award is presented to an organization whose actions consistently promote and support the meetings industry in Wisconsin. 

“As a convention and visitor bureau, they understand the importance of partnership and membership relations.  They set a great example of the important role CVB’s play in the meetings industry by using their connections and dedication to bring the planners and suppliers together,” said Susan Kainz, Vice President of Membership and Awards Chairperson

Visitor spending in the Fox Cities grew 4.4% to just more than $403 million in 2008.  The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau estimates that this direct spending created 6,203 jobs and $112.77 million in income for Fox Cities Residents.

The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau is an economic development organization that strengthens the Fox Cities by attracting visitors in the convention, sports and leisure markets through sales, marketing and destination development.

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For More Information Contact:
Pam Seidl, Director of Marketing & Community Relations
(920) 734-3358
pseidl@foxcities.org