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This application must be accompanied by a check for the application fee and one year's membership dues, which are to be applied to the calendar year of January 1 to December 31, 2011. All applications are submitted to the JCVB Membership Committee and the JCVB Board of Directors for approval. Please note that all clients generated by the Bureau shall remain property of the Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
(Members joining prior to January 1, 2011 will begin receiving benefits upon approval of application!)
2011
Levels 1, 2 & 3
Advertising
Advertising and cooperative advertising opportunities for members are available through the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Increased Business
The Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau will act as a referral service for its members, making available information on special events, research data and items of general interest. In addition, the JCVB will encourage its convention clients to use the goods and services of the membership.
JCVB Updates and Quarterly Newsletter
The JCVB updates and quarterly newsletter will include information on industry happening and much more. Members are allowed to submit announcements such as new hires, awards garnered and important information for inclusion in the newsletter.
JCVB Membership Breakfast Meetings
These gatherings are to provide members with an opportunity to learn about new programs and events, to network and share industry information with each other.
Networking Opportunities
The JCVB partners with the Jefferson Chamber to provide members with an opportunity to meet and partner with the Jefferson business community. The JCVB also invites our membership to participate in various networking events throughout the year.
Buy-In Opportunities
Members are offered Buy-In opportunities at trade shows exhibited by the JCVB. (Travel expenses not included).
Member to Member Benefits
Members will be able to offer discounts to other members through the quarterly newsletter to increase business in the local community.
Tax Deduction
Annual membership investment may be tax deductible as a business expense.
Brochure Listings
Specialty Guides: These specialty guides are distributed to meeting planners and their delegates, are given away at trade shows attended by the JCVB staff and are mailed to potential visitors that have requested information on the area. These specialty publications include the Jefferson Parish Visitors Guide "Family Fun Guide" (the JCVB consumer response piece), and the JCVB DVD Meeting Planner Guide. Distribution of our Visitor Guides to the Louisiana Visitor Information Centers is made by the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association, Certified Folder Display Service, Inc. distributes to the greater New Orleans area.
On-Line Listings: Members are listed on the JCVB website at www.experiencejefferson.com.
Hyper-Links
Hyper-links are available at an additional charge and are subject to membership committee approval. Hyper-links are included in membership for Level 1 & 2 members.
Trade Show Representation
The membership will be represented at all trade shows attended by the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Convention & Group Leads
Definite leads from direct sales efforts, trade shows and other sources are available exclusively to members of JCVB.
Additional Benefit for Levels 1 & 2
Convention & Group Leads
Tentative leads from the trade shows attended by the JCVB staff and direct sales efforts and other sources are available exclusively to members of JCVB in levels 1 & 2.
Jefferson Communities
Learn about Jefferson's diverse communities
Grand Isle, Gretna, Harahan, Harvey, Kenner, Marrero, Metairi, Jean Lafitte, Westwego ... all that Jefferson Parish has to offer.More Info
Upcoming Events
Family Gras
Don't miss one of Jefferson Parish's premiere carnival events...Family Gras featMore Info
Lundi Gras Celebration at Kenner Rivertown (Zulu meets Argus)
At the River the King of Zulu and the King of Argus parades each meet and toastMore Info
Mardi Gras Celebration
Fat Tuesday celebration kicks off at 10:00 a.m. on the east bank of JeffersMore Info



















