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Virginia ABC Review Panel, Upcoming Events and New Partner Programs Virginia ABC Panel on Enforcement
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on the perspective of Virginia restaurants on ABC enforcement. Several of the proposed options for ABC enforcement that have been discussed would likely have negative impacts on restaurants around the Commonwealth. Operators by eric d. terry are advised to closely president virginia hospitality monitor the findings of the panel and look for VHTA & travel updates as they become association available.
wo high-profile incidents have pointed a bright spotlight on the Virginia ABC Enforcement Division. In response, Governor McAuliffe appointed a special ABC Review Panel to study enforcement practices. VHTA member Laura Habr, co-owner of CROC’s 19th Street Bistro in Virginia Beach, is the only restaurateur on the panel. The panel met on June 1 and will meet again on July 8 and August 13. VHTA and its legal counsel, Tom Lisk of Eckert Seamans, attended the panel on June 1 and will again attend on July 8 to provide testimony
2015 Virginia Tourism Summit As VHTA did last summer, we will once again host a series of tourism summits throughout the state. Presented along with the Virginia Tourism Corporation, the goal of
these events is to bring education and tourism information to localities across the Commonwealth, as well as gather the state’s tourism partners together to discuss the industry. Planned and future dates include: Norfolk & Hampton Roads Tuesday, July 28 2:30 - 4:30 pm Slover Library 235 E Plume Street Norfolk, VA 23510 Prince William Wednesday, July 29 2:00 - 4:30 pm Harbour View 13200 Marina Way Woodbridge, VA 22191 Harrisonburg September 17 location to be announced Heart of Appalachia Date and location to be announced Events are free to attend, but preregistration is required. Register at VHTA.org
New Supplier Partners We are once again excited to announce two more partner and discount programs for members of VHTA. Office Depot and OfficeMax have developed a discount office supply program for VHTA members. The no cost and no commitment program offers up to 80 percent off preferred products, free next-day delivery on orders over $50, and more. To register for the program visit VHTA.org/OfficeDepot and sign up using Company Tracking Code 0337. Comcast Business has signed on as a partner to offer business class phone, TV and Internet services to VHTA members. VHTA’s dedicated sales representative will work directly with you to improve your telecom solutions and lower costs. To have Comcast get in touch with you about your hotel, restaurant or office services visit VHTA.org/ Comcast and complete the partner form.
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