About Us
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The Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau is a public authority that was established by NC General Statutes S.L. 1998-112; House Bill 1568 on August 20, 1998, with the purpose of promoting travel and tourism for the benefit of economic growth and development. The Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau is primarily funded through the local occupancy tax; 20% of the collected occupancy tax is distributed to the Convention and Visitors Bureau for fulfilling its purpose through sales and marketing. |
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Mission Statement To stimulate Statesville’s economy through all aspects of tourism; while serving as an advocate for the importance of investing in travel and tourism. |
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Organizational Structure The Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau has a nine member Board of Directors who are appointed by the Statesville City Council, the city finance director serves as an ex-officio board member and does not vote on any matters brought before the board. The Board of Directors employs an Executive Director to be the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority who is responsible for the operation and management of the Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the liaison between the Board of Directors and the City of Statesville, its citizens and businesses. The CEO recommends the direction and focus of the Statesville CVB to the Board of Directors, as well as implements the Convention and Visitor Bureau’s Marketing Plan and Program of Work. |
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St. Patrick’s Day Concert
March 19, 2010
Enjoy performances by the Statesville Traditional Irish Session and St. Joseph’s School of Irish Dance. The program received support from the NC Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts. Free. Open to the public. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Storyteller Batt Burns & Friends at the Iredell County Public Library in Statesville
March 20, 2010
Irish storyteller Batt Burns, a professional storyteller who has appeared at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, will perform at the Iredell County Public Library in Statesville on March 20 at 4:00 PM. Batt’s wife, Maura Burns, an Irish singer and concertina artist, will also be featured in this program. And a group of Iredell County musicians who specialize in Irish music, including Veda Bafford on fiddle; Rick Bafford on guitar; Mary Umbarger on harp and autoharp; Harriette Andrews on dulcimer; Sarah Borders on hammered dulcimer; and William Mangum on penny whistle, will play some Irish tunes to kick off the performance. Batt Burns performance in Statesville is brought to you by the Iredell Friends of the Library and is free and open to the public. However, attendance will be limited to 100 people on a first come, first served basis. To reserve a seat for this program, please pick up a free ticket at the Iredell County Public Library, 201 N. Tradd St., Statesville, NC 28677. You may reserve tickets by calling 704-878-3098 or by e-mailing pcarter@co.iredell.nc.us. For more information about Batt Burns, visit his website at www.battburns.com.
African American Dance Master Class
March 20, 2010
Dr. Chuck Davis, who also serves as Artistic Director of Dance Africa, is the foremost teacher and choreographer of traditional African dance in America. For ages 5 and up. Free. Registration required.
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March 19, 2010
Enjoy performances by the Statesville Traditional Irish Session and St. Joseph’s School of Irish Dance. The program received support from the NC Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts. Free. Open to the public. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Storyteller Batt Burns & Friends at the Iredell County Public Library in Statesville
March 20, 2010
Irish storyteller Batt Burns, a professional storyteller who has appeared at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, will perform at the Iredell County Public Library in Statesville on March 20 at 4:00 PM. Batt’s wife, Maura Burns, an Irish singer and concertina artist, will also be featured in this program. And a group of Iredell County musicians who specialize in Irish music, including Veda Bafford on fiddle; Rick Bafford on guitar; Mary Umbarger on harp and autoharp; Harriette Andrews on dulcimer; Sarah Borders on hammered dulcimer; and William Mangum on penny whistle, will play some Irish tunes to kick off the performance. Batt Burns performance in Statesville is brought to you by the Iredell Friends of the Library and is free and open to the public. However, attendance will be limited to 100 people on a first come, first served basis. To reserve a seat for this program, please pick up a free ticket at the Iredell County Public Library, 201 N. Tradd St., Statesville, NC 28677. You may reserve tickets by calling 704-878-3098 or by e-mailing pcarter@co.iredell.nc.us. For more information about Batt Burns, visit his website at www.battburns.com.
African American Dance Master Class
March 20, 2010
Dr. Chuck Davis, who also serves as Artistic Director of Dance Africa, is the foremost teacher and choreographer of traditional African dance in America. For ages 5 and up. Free. Registration required.
