SAINT PAUL RIVERCENTRE CONVENTION

Membership is responsible for providing member value to partner businesses by facilitating connections with visitors to saint paul for meetings, events and leisure travel, in addition to providing industry-wide networking and events. Membership accomplished the following in 2024 planned 13 member events serving 1606 attendees, including bi-monthly myvsp meetings, member orientation, 3 national travel & tourism week events, an annual meeting, city bus tour and taste of saint paul. Paying dues members was 200 (no change from 2023). Strategic marketing efforts for member inclusion in marketing materials such as blog content, website, e-mail marketing social media communications, and more. Re-launched a patio passport including 20 local businesses and onboarding over 1,060 pass users generating over 560 check-ins at patios. Launched a dumpling passport including 30 local businesses and onboarding over 873 pass users generating over 143 check-ins at businesses.