Member Newsletter
October 2022
President's Message
It’s underway! We are excited to begin the rebranding process for the Greater Lansing CVB to be able to best reflect the mission of the organization as we move into 2023. We have partnered with NorthStar Destination Strategies and are looking forward to their onsite visit in mid-October followed by their recommendations for the GLCVB.
We would appreciate the valuable insights of our members in this process by participating in a focus group or by completing the rebranding survey. Please see the information within the newsletter on how you can participate.
Through the GLCVB Board members, staff and members and community partners, we are looking forward to presenting a brand that will capture all we offer to our visitors and clients.
Please reach out to me at jpingston@lansing.org if you have any questions or insights. Thank you
Julie
October 13, 2022 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Fall Mixer at Brickhaven Brewing Company -
The Greater Lansing CVB invites you to our Fall Member & CTA Mixer. Registration deadline October 7.
We need your help! The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Greater Lansing Sports Authority are in the process of developing a new name and refreshed brand for the two organizations. We have begun a research initiative to uncover what is unique and distinct about our area and how to communicate that with residents and visitors. To facilitate this work, we have partnered with a national leader in marketing places, North Star Place Branding and Marketing. North Star will be in Greater Lansing from October 10-13 for tours, interviews and focus groups.
We’d love to have you share your perspective on the region’s strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities at an upcoming focus group. Please join us on one of the following dates:
- Tuesday, October 11th | 1:45-3 pm
- Wednesday, October 12th | 9:45 – 11 am
- Wednesday, October 12th | 2-3:30 pm
- Wednesday, October 12th | 3:45-5 pm
Location: GLCVB Board Room - 500 E. Michigan Ave., Ste. 180, Lansing, MI 48912
A limited number of spots are available so please reserve your space today!
If you are not available on these dates, you will have an opportunity to share your feedback via a community-wide survey later in October. You can register to receive an email reminder when that survey is open at www.GreaterLansingGreat.com.
We hope you will participate. Your input will help us communicate more effectively about Greater Lansing in the future. For more on the initiative, visit www.GreaterLansingGreat.com and for more about North Star, visit their website.
Thank you for your consideration! Questions? Contact Tracy Padot at tpadot@lansing.org.
The Greater Lansing Sports Authority is excited to introduce Aaron Lomax, our new Sports Coordinator.
Aaron will be responsible for administrative support, creating client presentations, helping draft proposals for local hotels and sport facilities, managing the client database, and other administrative tasks.
Welcome to the team, Aaron!
The GLCVB is excited to introduce Adrienne Cooley, our new Social Media & Communications Manager.
Adrienne will oversee media relations, social media, written, and digital content with the goal of driving engagement and promoting Greater Lansing as a travel destination
Welcome to the team, Adrienne!
The GLCVB is happy to introduce Emily Hedglen, our new Graphic Design Manager.
Emily will develop marketing and promotional materials that promote Greater Lansing. She will also assist in the creation and management of published content on the GLCVB and Greater Lansing Sports Authority (GLSA) social channels.
Welcome to the team, Emily!
The Greater Lansing Sports Authority and Olivet College hosted the 2022 DIII Men's and Women's Cross Country Pre-National Meet at Forest Akers East Golf Course on Saturday, October 1.
The event brought 80 men's and women's teams from more than 40 colleges across the nation. Approximately 900 athletes competed at Forest Akers East to preview the 2022 NCAA DIII Men’s and Women’s Cross Country National Championship Course. The National Championship will take place later this season on November 19th.
Learn MoreIn order to raise awareness of the many rewarding careers in the hospitality and tourism industry, Choose Lansing is partnering with community stakeholders and building connections with local education institutions to help connect job seekers with open hospitality positions in the region.
Hotels, restaurants, attractions, event venues, and more can post their open job positions on the Choose Lansing Workforce Development website to connect with job seekers.
Together we can continue to make Greater Lansing an incredible destination.
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Read MoreWe have over 400 CTAs in our community!!! Let’s keep that number growing as we begin renewal for 2023! The early bird deadline for renewal is October 31 and the price is $10. The prices increase on November 1 to $20 and the final deadline for renewal is December 31.
The process is quick and easy so let’s renew today! You can even renew easily on your smartphone as the CTA site is responsive!
How to Record Your Points
1. Go to CTA Network website
2. Login using your username & password
3. Go to "Record Points/Points Bank"
4. Click ”ADD POINTS below to start a new entry.”
There are four sections where you can record points.
Visiting Attractions — 10 points each
Attending CTA Networking Events/Activities — 5 points each
Reading – 5 points each
Volunteering — 5 points each
Add a quick description and the date of the activity then choose “Submit”.
After reporting 50 points or more, the SUBMIT FEES button will become active and will lead you to the payment process to remit payment.
If you need help with your username and/or password contact Melissa Nay at mnay@lansing.org
Let us know if you have any questions! THANK YOU!!!
Sign up for free member portal training! In-person and zoom options are available.
Stay In the Know with the Member Portal:
- Access the convention calendar – see who’s in town. Great for outbound marketing
- Update your business website listing for both lansing.org and lansingsports.org
- Update your contact information
- Update your photos within your website listing
- Offer a discount or special offer coupon
- Connect with industry peers
- Respond to Hotel, Meeting Facility, or Sports Venue leads
- Pay Membership Dues Invoice
- Post a hospitality job opening on the website
- Post a public event to the website
- Order Visitor Guides
2022 NCAA DIII Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Pre-National Meet
Forest Akers East | October 1, 2022
2022 Fall Brawl Lacrosse Tournament
Hope Sports Complex | October 15-16, 2022
2022 CCM World Invite Hockey Tournament
Suburban Ice East Lansing | October 21-23, 2022
MI Association of Non-Public Schools – MANS Education Conference & Expo 2022
Lansing Center | November 3-4, 2022
2022 Michigan National Guard (MING) State Leadership Conference and Forum
Crowne Plaza | November 4-5, 2022
MI Statewide Ministries – 2022 MI Statewide Teen Convention
Great Lakes Christian College | November 4-6, 2022
2023 U.S. Figure Skating Midwestern Sectional Singles and U.S. Pairs Final
Suburban Ice East Lansing | November 7-10, 2022
2022 Tremaine Dance Convention
Lansing Center | November 10-12, 2022
North American 2023 Pan American Games Qualifier for Women’s Team Handball
Lansing City Arena | November 10, 2022
YMCA Youth in Government
Crowne Plaza & State Capitol Building | November 12-15, 2022 & November 19-22, 2022
2022 NCAA DIII Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships
Forest Akers East Golf Course | November 19, 2022
MI Association of Chiropractors Express Convention
Lansing Center | November 18-19, 2022
CTA Classes are in-person events and will be held in the Choose LansingTM Board Room.
- Thursday, November 30, 2023 | 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Apply to the Kristina Scholarship Fund.
Contact Melissa Nay with any questions.at mnay@lansing.org or by phone at 517-377-1410.
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