TRAVEL & TOURISM DIVISION
VICE CHAIRMAN
Jessica Icenhour
Mission:
The Travel & Tourism Division promotes the area as a leading tourist destination and a relocation area through its partnership with the Mount Airy Tourism Development Authority and the Tourism Partnership. This Division coordinates the Chambers annual Autumn Leaves Festival and supports other local events, festivals and activities that appeal to out of town guests as well as locals.
COMMITTEES:
Autumn Leaves Festival
Host the 41st Annual Autumn Leaves Festival. This event benefits the local economy while celebrating the unique music culture and diversity of Surry County. The goals of this committee are:
* Provide a unique cultural and educational experience for locals and tourist
* To provide opportunities for local organizations and the Chamber to raise revenues and give volunteers a sense of community pride.
* To provide fun activities and opportunities which have a broad appeal to locals and out of town guest.
Committee Members:
Pete Lydens Consultant
Andrew Gibbons Carolina Farms
Steve Yokeley Rogers Realty & Auction Co.
Burke Robertson Coldwell Banker Mountain Valley Properties
Joan Inman Southdata
Lisa Clark Big Sheep Communications
Jody Yaeger Surry County Senior Services
Catrina Alexander Mount Airy Parks and Recreation, Reeves Community Center
Susan Holder Rogers Realty,President
Ann Peterson Select Real Estate
Membership appointed