Tourism Committee Regular Meeting April 20, 2015

SIMSBURY TOURISM COMMITTEE
"Heritage, Charm, Adventure"
Linden House
731 Hopmeadow Street
Regular Meeting Monday, April 20, 2015 7:30 p.m.

1. Call to Order

2. Review and approve minutes of March 16

3. Welcome and Update with Linden House host Julia McCabe

4. Old Business

A. Simsbury Souvenirs update - Angela Church products
B. Restaurant update & Bridge flyer
C. Brochure inventory and Hopmeadow brochure update
D. Visitor’s Center Shared Hub update
E. Hudson House March 19 discussion and other ideas?
F. Update on Town website and EDC task force and Tourism Website

5. New Business & upcoming events

A. Performing Arts Center April 23 Fundraiser and 2015 summer schedule
B. Innovators Fair April 25 10- 4pm
C. Triathlon Tourism Table Sunday May 17
D. May Bike Month calendar
E. New Main Street promotions
F. Angela resignation & Committee Membership
G. Request for help from Millwright’s
H. Simsbury Open Studios May 2 & 3

6. QUICK Updates (as needed)

A. Town Groups & Events: Simsbury Celebrates Nov. 28th, Central Region Tourism District, Farmers Market, Flower Festival, FVVC, Main Street Partnership, Heublein Tower, Land Trust, Septemberfest, Bench Update, Map and Calendar of Events, Valentine’s Day License next year, Triathlon Sunday May Book Sale Sept 12 & 13 Simsbury Fly-in Sept. 20th, Farmington Valley Chorale May 1, FVVA Historic Taverns and Tastings Bus Tour including first stop at Phelps Tavern May 2nd, Burgers on the Bridge June 10, Veterans Memorial $150,000 state STEAP grant and $25,000 Simsbury Bank, Interface with state and regional websites

B. Communications: Phone Line, Facebook, Patch, SCTV, Town Website,

7. Adjournment

Next Regular Meeting Monday May 18 , Simsbury Public Library Barnes Conference Room, 725 Hopmeadow Street NOTE TIME 6:30 pm, Host: Book Fair Organizers