The primary objective of the Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) is to promote, solicit and encourage travelers to stop and stay in the Greater Statesville Area resulting in furthering the continued economic development of the City. This objective will be accomplished by promoting tourism and assisting visitors during their stay by encouraging them to visit and enjoy the historic cultural, entertainment and recreational opportunities the Greater Statesville Area has to offer. The SCVB shall represent the Greater Statesville Area to all segments of travelers to the area through targeted regional, state, national and international advertising and promotion.
In furtherance of these objectives, the Authority has the additional mission to encourage groups to hold meetings, conventions and trade shows in the Greater Statesville Area and in particular, its Civic Center. This includes providing coordination and support services and assisting these groups with information during their stay, encouraging them to visit and enjoy the opportunities that the area has to offer.
The governing board Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) consists of nine (9) members appointed at-large by the City of Statesville Council and one (1) ex officio member, which is the City of Statesville Finance Director as follows: three(3) individuals who own or operate a hotel or motel in the City of Statesville; four(4) individuals who are currently active in the promotion of travel and tourism in the City of Statesville; two (2) of whom are active in the Statesville community and interested int he promotion of Travel and Tourism (and is also a resident of the City of Statesville).
