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Tourism, regional economic development and behavioral-health providers report progress and priorities to Pitt County commissioners
Summary
Representatives from the county’s tourism, regional economic development and behavioral‑health partners told commissioners about marketing campaigns, regional workforce initiatives and behavioral-health services that intersect with county priorities.
Several outside partners briefed the commissioners on ongoing programs and regional initiatives during the March 24 meeting.
Why it matters: The updates highlight how marketing, regional economic development and behavioral-health networks interact with county economic development, workforce and public-health goals and help explain the county’s investments in tourism and community supports.
Greenville–Pitt County Convention & Visitors Bureau Andrew Smith, president and CEO of the Greenville–Pitt County Convention & Visitors Bureau, told the board the bureau’s FY 2025 marketing budget includes $250,000 allocated to promote Pitt County tourism to leisure travelers, sports events, conventions and media. Smith described targeted campaigns such as a Pitt County “Brew and Q Trail,” streaming and audio ads with high completion rates, and a destination guide distributed in digital and…
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