Advocacy Boot Camp &
DMO Executive Director Retreat
March 28 & 29, 2022
The Graduate Hotel, 125 S. Atherton Street, State College.

Register

Agenda

Monday, March 28
1:00 - 2:30 pm – Education: The Legislative Process
2:30 – 3:00 pm – Deep Dive: Discussion with a Legislative Staffer
3:00 – 4:00 pm – Putting Knowledge to Practice: Talking with a Legislator
5:00 – 6:00 pm – Cocktail Reception
                              Dinner on own

Tuesday, March 29
8:00 – 9:00 am               Breakfast and DMO Update
9:30 am – 12:00 pm      DMO Executive Directors' Meeting

• Organization of our group
  • New Director’s Orientation
  • DMO Toolbox - What to include
  • Structure the DMO Community - Sub-committees
  • Additional Educational Roundtables i.e.. Membership/Partnership
• PA Traveler input
• PR Efforts for Tourism Impact Study
• Additional items -  please submit ideas to Lisa Rager or Heidi Howard

12:30 – 1:30 pm    Group Lunch

Cost

Cost for both days is $100 per person and includes the cocktail reception, breakfast and lunch.
Cost for the Advocacy Boot Camp (Monday Only) is $40 and includes the cocktail reception
Cost for the DMO Roundtable (Tuesday Only) is $60 and includes breakfast and lunch

Sponsorship

We have added a sponsorship option for those so inclined.  Sponsorships of this event are $250 and include attendance for 1 person (others can be added at the conference rate), logo on the registration site, promotion over social media, signage at event and verbal recognition during both days.

Accommodations

PRLA has arranged a rate of $89 per room plus tax for overnight guests.  You must book your room by March 21 to guarantee this rate.
Book your room online via this link