August e-News
GREEN BAY, Wis.

Here's what's new and exciting in Packer Country!

The long-awaited "Best Deals" Online Packaging program will go LIVE Sept. 2 featuring a variety of golf, theater and event packages for sale on www.packercountry.com. Travel buying online grew 25% last year according to national trends-don't miss out. Contact Briana at 405-1153, briana@packercountry.com and sign up today!
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The Wis. Harbor Towns Assn., in cooperation with the RTO and 18 communities, has published an official Guide to Ports and Harbor Towns of Wisconsin on Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. Contact Sally at 494-9507, or sally@packercountry.com to receive a free copy.
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WorldTraveler, the in-flight magazine of Northwest Airlines, will feature the Green Bay area in its upcoming Oct. issue! The writer and photographer set sail aboard the Pride of Baltimore II during Baylake Bank Tall Ship Tours. Thanks to all who provided comp. passes, rooms, etc.
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Tough economic times. Despite our e-mails, letters, and calls, Governor Doyle vetoed the proposed additional $500,000 in each biennium for the Dept. of Tourism. He also vetoed the $3.95 million earmarked for out-of-state-marketing.
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The RTO Fall Coupon Sheet deadline for space is Aug. 8 for Preferred Partners, 15th for everyone else interested. The deadline for materials is Aug. 22. Contact Sally at 494-9507, or sally@packercountry.com.
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Marketing Director Position Open: The RTO is accepting applications for Dir. of Marketing. Send cover letter/resume/salary req. to Human Resources, Packer Country Regional Tourism Office, P.O. Box 10596, Green Bay, WI 54307-0596, or fax: (920) 494-9229. Go to www.packercountry.com and click on Contact Us to view position details.
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A big thank you to all who helped with the Nat. Assoc. of County Ag Agents convention in July! Packer Country hospitality really shined as we rolled out the red carpet (and the complete Packers Experience!) for this group of 2.500 delegates. And, they started a new fashion trend---black and white cow vests. We want mooore groups like this one!
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We welcome another city-wide group, Kenneth Copeland Ministries, which will be at the Brown County Veterans Memorial Complex Aug. 18-23. This will be the largest event hosted to-date at the Resch Center.
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The fur will be flying as the International Cat Assoc. holds its 2003 Annual Awards Show and Banquet at the KI Convention Center Aug. 30-31. This show is expecting approximately 300 cats from all over the world, competing for titles and international placements. Prrrretty fun!
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Packer Country Sales team will be participating in a statewide sports marketing co-op, which includes attending the TEAMS trade show in Nov. with sport tournament buyers.
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Sales Blitzes/tradeshows are in the works for this Fall…target cities…Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago. Call Beth or Jennifer at 405-1105 for more info on how to participate.
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August is aflutter with events in Packer Country! Is your tourism event listed on www.packercountry.com? Contact Sally at 494-9507, or sally@packercountry.com.

• Packers Experience-runs now through Training Camp-- Aug 24
• Frank's Dinner Theater/SC Grand, Rock-N-Roll Gold, Aug. 6-9, 15-16
• Belgian Farm Day, Heritage Hill State Park, Aug. 9
• Multi Cultural Chili Pepper Festival, Green Bay Botanical Garden, Aug. 9
• Butterflies on Parade, free 25-minute public trolley tours 11:00 - 4:00, Sun. Aug 10
• Civil War Re-enactment, National RR Museum, Aug. 10
• Shanty Days, Algoma, Aug.8-10th
• Rogers Street Days, Two Rivers, Aug. 8-9
• N.E.W. Zoo’s Feast with the Beasts/Restaurant Assoc., Mon. Aug. 11
• Brown Co. Fair, Aug. 15-17
• Weidner Shows-AIDA Aug. 13-17, Thoroughly Modern Millie Aug. 19-24
• Art Street, Downtown Green Bay, Aug. 22-24
• Lambeau Field Grand Opening "Rebirth of a Legend" Aug. 31 - Sept. 7
• Summer in the Park final concert--Blues, Adm. Flatley Park Downtown, 5-7 p.m., Sept. 4