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The Dubuque Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CUB) will lead
tourism destination promotion and development to enhance and
expand the Dubuque area experience.
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In July of 2013, the CVB began
operating as its own destination marketing organization whose
sole focus is providing and advocating for a strengthened tourism
infrastructure for visitors and partners.
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welcome
organizational chart
Board of Directors
MARKETING
Taylor Kellogg
SPORTS & EVENTS
Tyler Daugherty
CONVENTION /GROUP SALES
Julie Kronlage
OPERATIONS
Contract with Chamber
Sara Hanten
RECEPTIONIST
Lori Fiebelkorn
CVB Advisory Committee
WELCOME CENTER
Christine Schmidt
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Joyce White
John Sutter
Mike Donohue
Tony Pfhol
Mike Van Mil!igen
Ric Jones
Mayor Roy D. Buol
John Tallent
Wayne Demmer
Board Chair I Dubuque Area Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors Representative
Vice Chair I Advisory Committee Chair
Treasurer I Dubuque Area Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors Representative
Five Flags Center
National Mississippi River
Museum & Aquarium
US Bank
Dubuque Main Street Board of Directors Representative Fischer Companies
City of Dubuque Representative
City of Dubuque Representative
City of Dubuque Representative
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors Representative
Dubuque County Representative
City Manager
City Council Member
Mayor of Dubuque
Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans
Dubuque County Supervisor
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John Sutter
Don Howes
Committee Chair Christie Rang
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Five Flags Center
Ann Cannon
Dyersville Area Chamber of Commerce
Joyce Connors
Dave Decker
Lynn Sutton
Cindy Steinhauser
Sarah Kluesner
Randy Gehl
Lisa Lynch
Jim Rodrigues
Brian Preston
City of Dubuque Council Member
Tri -State Tourism Council
City of Dubuque Council Member
City of Dubuque
Crust Italian Kitchen / Mainstreet Chophouse
City of Dubuque
MainStay Suites
Quiet Walker Lodge
Dubuque County Conservation Board
Dubuque Main Street
Mark Wahlert
Joey Taylor
Stacy Farrey
Marty Maiers
Nancy Webster
Rick Kruser
Mitzi Yordy
Matt Strelo
Sue Moran
Maurice Jone:
Geri Shafer
Dubuque Museum of Art
Dubuque Racing Association
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel
& Conference Center
Diamond Jo Casino
Dubuque River Rides
Potosi Brewing Company
& National Brewery Museum TM
Grand River Center
Dubuque Community School Board
Grand Harbor Resort/ Grand River Center
City of Dubuque
Arts Management Consultant
Valorie Woerdehoff Loras College
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The many partnerships that exist in Dubuque have rebuilt our brand.
The CVB's job is to continue to engage our partners and visitors to
feel a connection to the brand that has been built.
We do this in many effective ways.
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community branding
marketing co -op
55
partners strong
and growing
Year -long marketing and promotional
opportunities for travel related businesses in the
community. This program puts visitors in front of
our co -op partners while generating traffic and
interest for the entire community.
Additional opportunities allow partners to invest
in the program to provide added exposure and
promotion.
$45
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marketing
Using print, online,
television, radio and social
campaigns, the FY 2014
media buy targeted Marsha &
Jacque & drove website traffic
to www.traveldubuque.com
marsha
25 - 40 years old
Budget conscious
Family focus - traveling with children
Quick, weekend getaways
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41+ years old
Higher expendable income
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Dubuque 14.86%
Chicago 3.24%
Cedar Rapids 3.14%
Des Moines 2.19%
Madison 2.13%
Iowa City 2.14%
Davenport 2.05%
Minneapolis 1.62%
Milwaukee 1.40%
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desktop 83%
User Technology
tablet 14%
mobile 3%
Unavailable Organic Search
Referral Direct
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responsive design
computer & mobile device friendly
The new traveldubuque.com features
more information then ever before.
Including a robust directory of
Marketing Co-Op partners, device
responsive design and in -site blog
capabilities.
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visitor's guide
Visitor Guide
Requests Map
Outside of the US:
Canada, Guam,
Netherlands, Puerto
Rico, England,
Germany, Denmark,
Finland, Poland, India
Award Winner:
2013 State of Iowa
Tourism Office
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Sources of
Requests
Requests
via website
increased by 9.34%
since 2012
Wehsite
Phone Calls
EITA
Mail
Magazines
State Co -Op
Groups
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Tradeshows for Group Tour
Planners & Meeting Planners
allow the CVB to showcase
Dubuque as a destination for
these markets.
groups
Travel Iowa Marketplace
American Bus Association
Heritage Clubs Peer Group
Midwest Marketplace
meetings
Iowa Meetings Marketplace
Small Market Meetings Marketplace
International Pow Wow Marketplace
Meetings Quest Marketplace
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Memberships in Motorcoach
& Meeting Planner focused
organizations allow the CVB to
showcase Dubuque one on one
and opens the door for additional
promotional opportunities.
groups
Heritage Club International
American Bus Association
National Travel Association
meetings
Meeting Professionals International
Heartland Chapter & Wisconsin Chapter
Iowa Society of Association Executives
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Showcasing
Dubuque
In collaboration with our partners, the
CUB hosts meeting and group planners
for FAM (Familiarization) Tours. These
give planners a hands on feel for the
community.
The CUB also took Dubuque to Des
Moines for the 5th Annual Iowa Cubs Trip
which brought 11 meeting planners from
central Iowa out to the ballgame to learn
about Dubuque without having to leave
their backyard; 2 secured meetings in
Dubuque.
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America's
River Festival
234 Communities
11 States Reached
Primary Marketing Region
South Dakota
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Tennessee
Nevada
Arizona
North Carolina
South Carolina
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What
Women
Want,
Dubuque
Style
In 2013, nearly 400 women attended the second
annual What Woment Want, Dubuque Style.
Offering entertainment, shopping and a place
to get away, this event drew in attendees from
Cedar Rapids, Guttenberg, Urbana, Galena (IL),
Dubuque, Belleville (WI), Manchester, Cedar Falls,
Madison, Jesup, Mount Vernon, Waupaca (WI),
Elkader, Dyersville, Epworth, & Boscobel (WI).
The 2014 event takes place April 5 and
registrations continue to draw from key markets
identified by the CVB.
This event also took home the 2013 People's
Choice Award at the State of Iowa Tourism
Conference in October.
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DockDogs
World
Championships
2013 included 368 entries, an increase
of 80 unique competitors from 2012. A
total of 32 states, and 15 cities and 3
provinces in Canada were represented
in this year's field. One contestant drove
from San Diego, CA to compete in the
2013 World Championships.
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The CVB assists in supplementing
these event's marketing efforts
by reaching out to key markets
identified in the annual media buy.
Julien Dubuque
International Film
Festival
Voices of the
Warehouse District
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Dubuque
Regional
Sports
Commission
A total of 46,388 attendees came to
Dubuque for 19 events supported by the
Sports Commission in 2013.
Some of these events included Duathlon
+ 5K, Mantastic Guyathlon, International
Dragon Boat Races, Iowa Winter Games
and more.
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Marketing
Co -Op Goals
Increase number of
partners inside &
outside of Dubuque
County.
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FY 2015
MediaBuy
Mediums
Increase in
Television
presence in Cedar
Rapids, Iowa City,
Des Moines &
Madison
• Collateral
• Display
• Online
• Print
• Radio
• Social
• Television
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what did you do
this weekend?
TV Campaign
Creative
This campaign will
continue across
all mediums
included in the FY
2015 Media Buy
6 YEAR OLD BOY
I went to the ocean.
1 went back in time
30 SOMETHING
YEAR 0L0 MOM
12 -13 YEAR
OLD GIRL
I walked in the wilderness.
I beat the odds.
12 -13 YEAR
OLD CTRL
I rode the rapids.
30 SOMETHING
YEAR 010 MOM
I saw an octopus.
I fell in love...
6 YEAR OLD BOY
30 SOMETHING
YEAR 0L0 MOM
Really?
With a civil war soldier.
30 SOMETHING
YEAR DLO DAD
Oh.
30 SOMETHING
YEAR OLD BAB
So what did you do last weekend?
6 YEAR OLD BOY
(whispering) Dubuque.
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economic impact
Tourism is economic development. It drove $320.56 million into
Dubuque County's economy in 2012 alone. Tourism takes Dubuque's
brand and showcases it throughout the state of Iowa, the midwest
and the world to a variety of segments.
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the numbers
2013
Economic
Impact
Numbers
*According to 2012
State of Iowa Travel
Impact Study
1,900,000
visitors
travel
industry
partners
2,840
travel
related
employees
4,000
group
tour
delegates
10,000
convention
delegates
46,388 13,808
sports individuals in
related the welcome
visitors center
in ecomonic impact for 2012*
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the numbers
2002-2012
Economic
Expenditures I Payroll Employment State Tax
Local Tax
Impact 2003
2004
26.37% increase 2005
in travel related 2006
expenditures 200
since 2008 2008
2009
According to annual 2010
State of Iowa Travel 2011
Impact Study 2012
(Millions)
166.84
186.03
200.13
214.72
236.82
253.2
253.66
254.03
275.28
302.43
320.56
(Millions)
35.25
37.77
28.69
39.69
41.78
43.66
44.22
45.38
45.37
47.79
49.91
(Thousands)
2.53
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.69
2.73
2.67
2.76
2.71
2.8
2.84
(Millions)
9.23
10.22
10.56
10.86
11.47
12.03
11.61
12.69
13.03
13.57
14.32
(Millions)
2.42
2.68
2.81
2.93
3.14
3.33
3.35
3.62
3.78
4.02
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hotel /motel
tax records
Fiscal Year
4th Quarter 1st Quarter
2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter Total % Change from Previous Year
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
222,267.40
225,742.31
240,500.00
243,187.89
219,495.08
285,058.97
314,319.11
341,116.79
375,837.07
389,679.15
374,557.05
379,651.02
404,970.72
440,800.99
454,030.15
189,625.47
196,794.45
180,414.41
184,367.41
214,514.44
283,654.91
278,282.06
330,508.36
322, 341.46
324,596.37
307,708.45
347,241.16
359,852.50
370,236.72
377,633.27
234,591.15
243,041.70
229,598.85
235,817.29
330,479.45
345,821.98
335,101.13
392,596.75
400,794.24
404,245.24
410,898.53
421,221.85
493,880.87
501,029.41
514,478.23
327,496.04
330,170.67
300,612.16
294,167.28
414,920.31
445,236.00
463,115.59
470,770.58
503,933.85
518,788.76
530,692.82
568,104.39
584.729.04
607,621.35
613,212.18
$973,980.06
$995,749.19 t 2.23%
$951,125.42 1 4.48%
$957,539.87 t 0.67%
$1,179,409.20 t 23.17%
$1,359,771.80 * 15.29%
$1,390,817.80 * 2.28%
$1,534,922.40 * 10.36%
$1,602,906.50 * 4.29%
$1,637,309.40 * 2.15%
$1,623,856.80 4 .82%
$1,716,218.30 * 5.68%
$1,843,433.13 * 7.41%
$1,919,688.47 * 4.14%
$1,959,353.83 * 2.06%
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tax records
$2,500,000.00
$2,000,000.00
$1,500,000.00
$1,000,000.00
$500,000.00
$0.00
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occupancy
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City Wide
Occupancy
58.1 % City Wide
Occupancy for 2013
2011 -2013
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occupancy
Dubuque
City Wide
Occupancy
compared to
Smith Travel
Research
(STR)
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information from the Top
Ten County Hotel Markets
in Iowa - Polk, Linn, Scott,
Pottawattamie, Black Hawk,
Story, Johnson, Dubuque,
Woodbury & Dallas.
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Group
Tours
FY 2014
Assisted over 100 group tour leaders and
their members on organizing a successful
trip to the Dubuque area.
This is over 4,000 delegates that are spending
a minimum of one night typically during a
Sunday — Thursday pattern.
This specific segment will generate over
$1.5 million in economic impact to Dubuque
annually. The CVB assists with itinerary
creation, attraction securing, hotel room rate
gathering, etc.
Groups primarily came from Iowa, Wisconsin,
Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska & Missouri.
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Group Tour
Highlights
FY 2014
Group
Month Impact
Polk County Conservation
Soy Capital Bank, Decatur, IL
Wakesha County Retirement Group
Mayflower Tours, Chicago, IL
First State Bank, Hill City, KS
July 2013
August 2013
September 2013
October 2013
October 2013
$10,000
$30,000
$10,000
$30,000
$10,000
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Conventions,
Reunions &
Meetings
FY 2014
Assisted nearly 70,000 delegates coming
into the community for a convention,
reunion or meeting at our local convention
centers and hotel properties.
Our assistance includes recruitment, site
inspections, onsite registration, welcome
materials, one on one contact and more.
The economic impact that these
delegates generated in the community was
$61.25 million.
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Convention
& Meeting
Highlights
FY 2014
Meeting
Delegates Month Impact
North American Trainers Association -
Iowa Grocers Association
Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Stores*
National Association of State Park Directors*
Iowa League of Cities
Iowa Association of Ambulatory Surgery
National Holstein Convention*
125 July 2013 $109,375
350 July 2013 $306,205
300 August 2013 $276,500
250 September 2013 $218,750
1,100 September 2013 $962,500
100 November 2013 $87,500
1,200 June 2014 $1,750,000
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sports & events
Sports
& Events
FY 2014
The Dubuque Regional Sports Commission
assisted 19 events, with approximately
46,388 attendees. This includes
participants, spectators and officials with
an average length of stay of 1.66 days
generating $6.42 million in economic
impact.
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Sports
& Events
Highlights
FY 2014
Event
Attendees Month Impact
Dubuque Blowout
Dubuque Duathlon
Mantastic Guyathlon
America's River Soccer Classic
International Dragon Boat Festival
Dubuque Area Swimming Hurricanes
DockDogs World Championships
Iowa Special Olympic Winter Games
Winter Iowa Games
Iowa Women's State Bowling
Gaelic Gallop
Mississippi River High School Rodeo
Grandview Gallop
Run For Troops
3,320
450
248
2,840
3,325
2,225
4,100
3,200
9,850
3,500
2,600
1,325
2,450
1,075
July 2013
July 2013
August 2013
August 2013
September 2013
November 2013
&January 2014
November 2013
January 2014
January 2014
February - May 2014
March 2014
May 2014
June 2014
June 2014
$413,340
$56,025
$30,876
$471,440
$413,962
$277,012
$510,450
$398,400
$1,635,100
$581,000
$323,700
$21 9,950
$305,025
$178,450
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Conventions
& Meetings
FY 2015
C
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Delegates Month
Community Development Society
Midwest Basta Conference
Iowa Credit Union League
Circus Fans of America
National Resort & Commercial
Recreation Association
ISU Extension Beef Specialists
250 July 2014
450 July 2014
450 September 2014
500 September 2014
100 November 2014
200 January 2015
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Sports
& Events
FY 2015
The Iowa High School Athletics Association
has reformatted the road to state for boys
basketball. Elite 8 games will be played at
select locations with Five Flags being an
option for the eastern part of the state.
Iowa Bass Nation attracts over 200 anglers
each year. This year's event will make base
on Schmitt Island.
The Dubuque Gran Fondo is a challenging
cycling event taking place over the hills
of the city of Dubuque and on the roads
through the nearby countryside. The route
will include many of Dubuque's steep hills
and some area gravel roads.
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The CVB leverages branding efforts and the resulting
economic impact to help foster the quality of life and opportunities
that result from it by supporting the local arts & cultural community,
advocating for improved tourism infrastructure and celebrating what
makes Dubuque unique.
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arts & culture
Advisory
Sub - Committee
The CVB has formed an Arts & Culture
Committee that will focus on fostering
cooperation in the arts community,
create a larger presence for the industry
and enrich the local arts & culture
environment.
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arts & culture
CVB
Involvement
The CVB has continued to help support
local arts & cultural events including
America's River Festival, Voices of the
Warehouse & Julien Dubuque International
Film Festival to bring awareness to
the events and brand Dubuque as a
destination for the arts.
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Inclusivity
The CVB is now an Inclusive Dubuque
Mission Partner and will begin to
implement inclusivity practices
including spanish translation of
traveldubuque.com, an inclusivity specific
training element to be included
in upcoming CSI: Dubuque sessions, as
well as an intentional approach to market
Dubuque as an inclusive community to
visit.
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Travel
Federation of
Iowa (TFI)
Grassroots organization that lobbies the
State of Iowa to support efforts made by
the tourism industry.
Keith Rahe & Julie Kronlage serve as
District Leaders to lobby to our legislators
on the importance of supporting tourism.
After all, tourism supports the quality
of life available here in Dubuque. From
our city parks to our workforce to our
education system.
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going forward
Legislative
Priorities
Elimination of Greyhound Racing at
Mystique Casino
Fund Iowa's three tourism regions
Increase visitation to our state by
increasing advertising of our many
attractions and venues
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quality of life
sales
Meetings,
Conventions
& Groups
Through working with our partners to
grow our community brand, we will
continue to strive to secure business
during the mid -week timeframe.
These efforts are concentrated on the
group tour market and the convention
market.
By increasing these markets we are
helping our local businesses to grow, our
hotels to be filled and our attractions to
see new faces.
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Convention & Visitors Bureau Budget
Net Income & Expenses
FY 2013 -2014
INCOME:
Dubuque County
Grants
Gift Shop/Welcom e Center
Co -op Programs
Bureau Services
CVB Events
Hotel /Motel Tax
Interest
Total
EXPENSES:
Convention Marketing
Sports Commission
Group Tour Marketing
Independent Traveler Marketing
Awareness Development
Personnel
Administrative
Operations
Facilities
Contracted Staff & Services
Capital & Financing
Total
NET
25,000.00
60,000.00
35,000.00
20,000.00
30,000.00
43,000.00
924,844.24
300.00
1,138,144.24
59,650.00
80,000.00
12,700.00
285,247.24
126, 500.00
322, 400.96
29,235.00
0.00
0.00
220,601.00
0.00
1,136,334.20
1,810.04
FY2014 -2015
INCOME:
Dubuque County
Grants
Gift Shop/Welcome Center
Co -op Programs
Bureau Services
CVB Events
Hotel /Motel Tax
Interest
Total
EXPENSES:
Convention Marketing
Sports Commission
Group Tour Marketing
Independent Traveler Marketing
Awareness Development
Personnel
Adm inistrative
Operations
Facilities
Contracted Staff & Services
Capital & Financing
Total
NET
25, 000.00
97, 000.00
35, 000.00
35, 000.00
35, 000.00
35, 000.00
979, 677.00
250.00
1,241,927,00
68, 700.00
90, 000.00
35, 000.00
325, 000.00
124, 000.00
357, 262.00
25, 000.00
41,450.00
30,190.00
35, 500.00
45, 320.00
1,177,422.00
64,505.00
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Income
Dubuque County
Grants:
EITA
State
DRA
Subtotal
Guft Shop/Welcome Center
Retail Sales
Subtotal
FY2013 -2014
25,000.00
0.00
50,000.00
10,000.00
60,000.00
35,000.00
35,000.00
Co -Op Programs:
Partner Income 0.00
Event Sponsorship 20,000.00
Subtotal 20,000.00
Bureau Services:
Visitor Guide 5,000.00
Print Co -Ops 0.00
Calendar of Events 0.00
Others 25,000.00
Subtotal 30,000.00
CVB Events
What Women Want Weekend 25,000.00
Duathlon 8,000.00
Mantastic Guyathlon 10,000.00
Subtotal 43,000.00
City of Dubuque:
Hotel /Motel Tax
City Loan
Subtotal
Interest
Total Income
959,844.24
- 35,000.00
924,844.24
300.00
1,138,144.24
Dubuque County
FY2014 -2015
25,000.00
Grants:
EITA 2,000.00
State 50,000.00
DRA 10,000.00
NEA Our Town 35,000.00
Subtotal 97,000.00
Gift Shop/Welcome Center
Retail Sales
Subtotal
35,000.00
35,000.00
Co -Op Programs:
Partner Income 35,000.00
Event Sponsorship 0.00
Subtotal 35,000.00
Bureau Services:
Visitor Guide 5,000.00
Print Co -Ops 7,000.00
Riverboat Tours 23,000.00
Subtotal 35,000.00
CVB Events
What Women Want Weekend 35,000 00
Subtotal 35,000.00
City of Dubuque:
Hotel /Motel Tax
City Loan
Subtotal
Interest
Total Income
979,677.00
0.00
979,677.00
250.00
1,241,927.00
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Expenses 1 Convention Marketing
FY2013 -2014
Hometown Hero: 5,700.00
Convention Services:
Supplies 1,000.00
Hospitality 1,000.00
Specialty Items 500.00
Subtotal 2,500.00
Marketing:
On Line 2,000.00
Direct Mail 2,000.00
Ad Placements 2,000.00
Subtotal 6,000.00
Bid Process:
Presentation 2,000.00
Incentives 8,950.00
Subtotal 10,950.00
Corporate Marketing:
Small Meetings Market
Lead Development
3,500.00
20,000.00
Subtotal 23,500.00
Assoc. Marketing:
MPI 2,500.00
ISAE 2,500.00
Iowa Meetings Marketplace 1,500.00
Lead Development 4,500.00
Subtotal 11,000.00
TOTAL
59,650.00
Hometown Hero:
FY2014 -2015
4,500.00
Convention Services:
Supplies 1,000.00
Hospitality 1,000.00
Specialty Items 1,000.00
Subtotal 3,000.00
Marketing:
On Line 2,000.00
Direct Mail 2,000.00
Ad Placements 6,000.00
Subtotal 10,000.00
Bid Process:
Presentation 3,000.00
Incentives 8,000.00
Subtotal 11,000.00
Corporate Marketing:
POWWOW 4,000.00
Lead Generation Program 3,500.00
Meetings Quest 3,500.00
Small Meetings Market 3,700.00
Lead Development 10,000.00
Regional Sales Trips 4,500.00
Subtotal 29,200.00
Assoc. Marketing:
MPI 2,500.00
ISAE 3,500.00
Iowa Meetings Marketplace 1,000.00
Iowa Cubs Event 4,000.00
Subtotal 11,000.00
TOTAL
68, 700.00
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Expenses 1 Sports Commission
FY2013 -2014 FY2014 -2015
Sports Commission
Marketing 15,000.00
Event Assistance 65,000.00
Subtotal 80,000.00
TOTAL 0,000,00
Sports Commission
Miscellaneous 1,000.00
Event Assistance 89,000.00
Subtotal 90,000.00
TOTAL
90,000,00
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Expenses 1 Group Tour Marketing
FY2013 -2014 FY2014 -2015
Group Leader Development:
Co -Op Advertising 3,000.00
IGTA 2,000.00
Subtotal 5,000.00
Tradeshows:
ABA 3,400.00
Heritage Club International 3,000.00
Travel Iowa Marketplace 1,300.00
Subtotal 7,700.00
TOTAL 12,700.00
Group Leader Development:
Marketing 4,000.00
IGTA 2,000.00
Group Tour FAM 3,000 00
American Queen Riverboat Visits 13,000.00
Subtotal 22,000.00
Tradeshows:
ABA 4,500.00
Heritage Club International 3,000.00
Travel Iowa Marketplace 1,000.00
Select Traveler 3,000.00
Midwest Marketplace 1,500.00
Subtotal 13,000.00
TOTAL 35,000.00
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Expenses 1 Marketing
FY2013 -2014 FY2014 -2015
Media Buys:
Direct Mail, Outdoor, Radio, Print
Social Media, TV, Online
285,247.24
Subtotal 285,247.24
TOTAL 285,247.24
Media Buys:
Direct Mail, Outdoor, Radio, Print 325,000.00
Social Media, TV, Online
Subtotal 325,000.00
TOTAL 325,000.00
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Expenses I Awareness Development
AR Festival
Loral Awareness:
Travel Federation/Legislative
Misc.
Subtotal
Education/Staff Development:
IACVB Membership
Travel
Tourism Conference
EITA
Subtotal
Hospitality:
Event
Local Awareness
Subtotal
Travel Writers:
Site Tours
PR Effort
Travel Writer Showcase
Subtotal
CV8 Events
What Women Want Weekend
Duathlon
Mantastic Guyathlon
Subtotal
Gtft Shop/Welcome Center
Maintenance /Supplies
Gift Shop Inventory
Tri -State Tourism
Subtotal
TOTAL
FY2013 -2014
35,000.00
1,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
1,500.00
8,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
14,500.00
4,000.00
1,000.00
5,000,00
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
6,000.00
20,000.00
5,000.00
8,000.00
33,000.00
2,000.00
24,000.00
2,000.00
28,000.00
126,500.00
AR Festival
Local Awareness:
Travel Federation/Legislative
Misc.
Partner Relations
Subtotal
Education/Staff Development:
IDMA Membership Dues
Travel
Tourism Conference
EITA Membership Dues
Upper Midwest Conference
Subtotal
Hospitality:
Event: May Breakfast
Training Seminar
CSI Dubuque
Subtotal
Travel Writers:
Site Tours
PR Effort
Travel Writer Showcase
Subtotal
CVB Events
What Women Want Weekend
Unbudgeted Events
Subtotal
Chamber Welcome Center
Maintenance /Supplies
Gift Shop Inventory
Tri -State Tourism
Subtotal
TOTAL
FY2014 -2015
25,000.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
6,000.00
1,500.00
8,500.00
2,500.00
2,000.00
4,000.00
18,500.00
2,000.00
4,000.00
3,000.00
9,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
3,000.00
5,000.00
25,000.00
7,000.00
32,000.00
1,000.00
25,500.00
2,000.00
28, 500.00
124,000.00
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Expenses I Personnel*
FY2013 -2014
CVB Office Staff
CVB Welcome Center Staff
Subtotal
TOTAL
267,481.00
54, 919.96
322,400.96
322,400.96
CVB Office Staff
CVB Welcome Center Staff
Subtotal
TOTAL
FY2014 -2015
* all numbers include salary & benefits * all numbers include salary & benefits
300,431 00
56,831 00
357,262.00
357,262.00
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Expenses I Administrative, Operations & Facilities
FY2013 -2014 FY2014 -2015
Administrative
Accounting & Legal Services 15,000.00
Postage 10,000.00
Insurance 4,235.00
Subtotal 29,235.00
TOTAL 29,235.00
Administrative
Accounting & Legal Serivces 10,000 00
Postage 10,000.00
Insurance 5,000.00
Subtotal 25,000.00
Operations
Supplies 6,000.00
Telephone, Telecommunications 10,450.00
Computer Software /Programs 25,000.00
Subtotal 41,450.00
Facilities
Welcome Center Rent 15,600.00
Property Taxes 5,190.00
3rd & Main Condo Association 3,000.00
Utilities 2,400.00
Office Maintenance 4,000.00
Subtotal 30,190.00
TOTAL
96,640.00
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Expenses 1 Chamber Contracted Staff & Services
FY2013 -2014 FY2014 -2015
Chamber Contracted Staff 73,601.00
VP Operations
VP Marketing
Director of First Impressions
Subtotal 73,601.00
Chamber Contracted Services
Office Fees 52,676.80
Lease with Chamber 53,143.20
Program Services 41,180.00
Subtotal 147,000.00
TOTAL 220,601.00
Chamber Contracted Staff 35,500.00
VP Operations
Subtotal 35,500.00
Chamber Contracted Servuces 0.00
Subtotal 0.00
TOTAL
35, 500.00
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Expenses 1 Capital & Financing
FY2013 -2014 FY2014 -2015
Capital & Financing
Subtotal 0.00
TOTAL 0.00
Capital & Financing
Equipment/Capital Purchases 5,000.00
GDDC Annual Purchase Agreement 30,560.00
Chamber Annual Purchase Agreement 9,760.00
Subtotal 45,320.00
TOTAL 45,320,00
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