Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE MISSION OF THE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU OF GREATER PORTLAND IS TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF GREATER PORTLAND BY SOLICITING AND SERVICING CONVENTIONS, MEETINGS, GROUPS, AND VISITORS AND BY PROMOTING GREATER PORTLAND AS A PREFERRED DESTINATION.THE VISION OF THE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU OF GREATER PORTLAND IS TO PROVIDE VISITORS WITH A QUALITY EXPERIENCE, SECOND TO NONE, BY FULFILLING THE RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS OF THE TRAVELING PUBLIC.
THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU IS PROMOTION OF THE GREATER PORTLAND MAINE AREA.
EXECUTION OF MARKETING SCOPE OF WORK DETAILED IN TOURISM MARKETING GRANT FROM THE MAINE OFFICE OF TOURISM - THE BUREAU WRITES AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS TO BE USED IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. GRANT ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM ATTENDING MEETINGS, INDUSTRY TRADE SHOWS, DEVELOPING DESTINATION MARKETING MATERIALS, INCLUDING WEBSITE, AND PLACING DESTINATION ADVERTISING IN VARIOUS MEDIA. STAFF ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXECUTION AND REPORTING OF ALL GRANT ELEMENTS AND OVERSIGHT OF ANY CONSULTANTS HIRED TO FULFILL ANY OF THE ELEMENTS.
STAFFING AT THREE VISITOR CENTERS - THE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU NOW OPERATES THREE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS (ONE OF THEM SEASONALLY) IN STRATEGIC LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PORTLAND AREA. VISITOR INFORMATION SPECIALISTS ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT WHAT THERE IS TO SEE AND DO IN THE GREATER PORTLAND REGION, SERVING AS AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE TO THE TRAVELING PUBLIC. A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT IS CRUCIAL TO MAINTAINING PORTLAND'S REPUTATION AS A WORTHWHILE TOURISM DESTINATION AND ATTRACTING MORE VISITORS TO THE REGION. VISITORS WILL ALSO SPEND MORE IN OUR REGION IF THEY ARE AWARE OF ALL THE MANY UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS AND STORES AVAILABLE TO THEM HERE, SO OUR SPECIALISTS ARE A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR BUSINESSES WHICH RELY ON TOURISM DOLLARS.
THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU PRODUCES AND DISTRIBUTES A VISITORS GUIDE OF THE GREATER PORTLAND AREA. THE GUIDE IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE TO ALL VISITORS. THE GUIDE OFFERS SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT TO SEE, AVAILABLE TOURS, WHERE TO DINE, AND PLACES TO STAY IN THE AREA. THE GUIDE LISTS PLACES TO SEE FOR MINIMAL COSTS FOR THOSE ON A BUDGET. AREAS TO WALK ALONG THE WATER, LOCAL TRANSPORTATION, AND BOAT EXCURSIONS ARE ALSO LISTED IN THE GUIDE.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Tillotson Lynn | PRESIDENT, CEO | 40 | $85,283 |
| Tolk Amy | VICE PRESIDENT, CFO | 40 | $61,118 |
| Twachtman Peter | CHAIR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Schultzel John | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Palmer Ed | TREASURER | 0.25 | $0 |
| Lafayette Annaliese | VICE CHAIR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Helton Angie | SECRETARY | 0.25 | $0 |
| Turin David | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Towle Michael | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Sullivan Shawn | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| St John Justin | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Spiller Phil | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Perry Jill | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Patry Norman | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Nelson Linda L | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Michaud Tracy | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Mckersie Ed | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Littlefield Don | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Laskey Pamela | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Largay Tom | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Lang Brian | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Laidlaw Lucas | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Lafayette Ken | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Goldberg Adam | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Coffin David | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Bromage Stephen | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Auriemma Marcia | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Alvarez Tawny | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
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