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18 UCW JUNE 3-9, 2015 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 484-6200 www.upandcomingweekly.com Turn to our calendar every Wednesday and see what's happening! a BE A HOMETOWN HERO Tourism is big business for Cumberland County. In 2013, domestic visitation impacted Cumberland County's economy at $471.99 million. These visitors generated $34.54 million in state and local tax dollars, which represents a $103.85 tax savings to each county resident. You too can play a part in tourism's impact of our county's economy. If you are a member of an organization that hosts regional, state or national meetings, the Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (FACVB) invites you to bring your organization' s meeting here. We will work with you every step of the way. To highlight a few of Cumberland County's key benefits for meeting and event planners: ¥ 70 hotel properties with 6500 hotel rooms ¥ Four convention hotels, 20 hotels with meeting space ¥ 500+ restaurants ¥ FACVB support tailored to your organization's needs ¥ Hundreds of free events every year ¥ Centrally located on the East Coast ¥ The five-venue Crown Complex with 105,000 sq. ft. of dividable meeting space ¥ 40 alternative meeting locations ¥ Free attractions and sites to see, including 18 Cultural Heritage Trails The FACVB can help not only secure the meeting, but ensure your event is successful. To highlight a few of the services we provide, we will: ¥ Secure all hotel propsals that meet your requirements. ¥ Suggest meeting locations; and locations for off-site dinners or events ¥ Provide itineraries for spouses or families ¥ Offer media and PR support ¥ Present to your decision-makers ¥ Provide support staff and registration personnel ¥ Provide community images for event promotion Interested in learning more? Contact the FACVB Sales Department at 910-483-5311 for more information. CROWN COMPLEX This versatile five-venue complex is comprised of over 105,000 square feet of multi-purpose space. This includes the crown jewel, a 10,000- seat Coliseum that was built in 1997; a renovated 4500-seat vintage Arena; a recently updated 2400-seat intimate Theatre; a 60,000 sq. ft adaptable Expo Center; and 7,800 sq.ft. elegant Ballroom. The venues are capable of hosting a wide range of activities, including meetings, sporting events, ice shows, concerts, family shows, Broadway productions, fairs, and public and private events of all kinds. CrownComplexNC.com FEATURED ATTRACTION ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Melody Foote Director of Communications Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Liberty Point Bulletin