Celebrating Cultural Tourism Partnerships Conference - Save the Date

Creating a New Economy in Southwest Virginia:

Celebrating Cultural Tourism Partnerships

In Partnership with:
Virginia Commission for the Arts

Virginia Department of Housing &

Community Development

Virginia Foundation for the Humanities
Virginia Tourism Corporation

With Support from:

Blue Ridge Travel Association

Heart of Appalacia Tourism Authority

Join us as we explore and showcase the cultural assets and opportunities of Southwest Virginia. Learn about the emerging creative economy with some of the region's leading artisans, educators, community leaders and economic development strategists.

Invited:

The Honorable Tim M. Kaine

Governor of Virginia

Keynote Speaker:

Becky Anderson

Founder and Executive Director, Handmade in America

www.handmadeinamerica.org

Where:

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

Abington, Virginia www.swcenter.com

For more information: 276.492.2080

Or visit our websites at: www.roundthemountain.org

Heart of Appalacia Tourism Authority www.thecrookedroad.org

Save the date! June 12 & 13, 2006

More information coming soon!