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Group B
"Group B" of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Bed Tax Program)
Overview
A portion of bed tax is intended to provide grants for advertising and promoting various new or expanded tourism events, unique festivals, attractions and experiences that will attract more visitors for extended stays, overnight visits and day getaways. This grant program seeks to establish the importance of programs and opportunities that promote or support the development of specific themes or significant attractions and events, all of which enhance the level of visitor experience in the area. Any eligible grantee will partner and coordinate with the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (EDPT).
Funds for Marketing Campaign
The funds supplied by this grant, the funding source, are from the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County.
This funding is intended to supplement your marketing campaign's advertising budget and not meant to be your entire advertising budget; therefore a match or share of cost is expected.
Eligible Applicants
Chambers without full-time staff, business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals and other tourism associated activities.
The funds in this group will be administered by EDPT. Grantees will partner and coordinate with EDPT.
Application Period
Applications are accepted after they are released from late October to early December. Catt. County EDPT will announce the release of the application in October.
Application Process
Complete an application for each marketing campaign project.
A marketing campaign could contain any of the following:
Print materials
Online Advertising
Radio Advertising
Television & Video Advertising
Possible applicants should have, at least, a rough project plan using the example application for one marketing campaign
Approved Tourism Programs
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Coldspring Volunteer Fire Department
2024 Route 16 Yard Sale
Guinness World Record Achieved at Allegany State Park 2014
Fresh off the Press (2014)!
New Albion
New Albion is named after Albion in Orleans County, New York, the source of some early settlers.
The Town of New Albion is in the northwest quadrant of the county, northwest of the City of Salamanca.
Spring into Adventure 2023
It's spring in the Enchanted Mountains, which means... our days get longer, flowers are blooming, and the warmer weather allows us to spend more time enjoying the outdoors! Here's a list of ways you can be active and enjoy spring in the Enchanted Mountains.
Brand Guide
Naturally Yours to Enjoy! The Enchanted Mountains is our brand for Cattaraugus County, in South-Western New York. Due to the abundance of places to enjoy outdoor activities and our small communities, we feel that no matter where you are from you will find a spot to love in the Enchanted Mountains. For the development of the Enchanted Mountains Brand, we talk about the sensory things, like visual identity - the EM logo, use of colors and the way we write in various ways. We want the Enchanted Mountains to be a trusted source for traveling in Western New York State. This is the dynamic foundation of the Enchanted Mountains brand.
Residents
Most residents follow the "work hard, play hard" and find a place to relax.
Purpose
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Pillars
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Brand Truth
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Promise
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Brand Story
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Core Elements
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Logomark
Variants
Lockups
Tone of Voice
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Photography
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Typography
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Color
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Social
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Video & Motion
Titles
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End-Frame Design
Video Ratios
9:16, 1:1, 4:5
Location Markers
Holland Land Bank Presentation at Leon Historical Society
Celebrate New York State's Path through History Weekend with a presentation about the Holland Land Company at the Leon Historical Society on June 15th at 11am. Barker Museum's Archivist, Catherine Oag-Miller will lead the presentation. She has extensive knowledge of people and happenings of the local areas and is known for giving an engaging presentation. For those of you who may have Holland Land Co. on your Deed, bring a notebook and enjoy hearing Ms. Oag-Miller at the 1836 Church in Leon, NY. Light refreshments will be served.
Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino
Come celebrate the proud history and traditions of Native American people at Seneca Allegany Casino. The Resort and Casino will be hosting a community dinner & social!
There will be Fry Bread & Corn Soup, Traditional Singers & Dancers, Handmade Native Crafts, and Collectibles available!
Ashford Historical Society Museum
Referencing the Enchanted Mountains
LINKS HAVE TO BE UPDATED ON THIS PAGE!!!
Mention and link to the Enchanted Mountains
We love it when you mention the Enchanted Mountains!
Website Recommendations
EM in Content
Content mentions that they are in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York which links to EnchantedMountains.com.
Examples:
Good:
Rock City Park is in Cattaraugus County the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State.
Better:
Kenducky Derby Day at Ellicottville Distillery
Join Ellicottville Distillery on Saturday, May 4th as they celebrate the Kentucky Derby! They will be open at 12pm. View the Kentucky Derby live in their tasting room, featuring their own "KenDucky Derby" in the local creek, and live music with Porcelain Train from 3pm-6pm! Wear your favorite derby hat!