Program areas at Medina County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Dollars allocated are used to promote Medina County to potential Visitors, current Visitors and local residents. The majority of expenses are used to distribute publications such as the Medina County Visitors guide. Distribution is made in a variety of ways including outside services, travel shows and conventions in Ohio and surrounding states. Local distribution in Ohio is accomplished by visiting businesses regionally and locally. The remaining dollars are used to advertise and promote local and regional events and member businesses.
Locally the Bureau belongs to various local, regional, and state organizations. These conferences help promote Medina County to other regions. It is a major tool in training our staff to keep abreast of the industry. It also offers a medium to exchange ideas with others in our profession and keep up with legal issues that affect our industry. The main goal is to promote Medina County as a tourist attraction. The dollars spent by Visitors eventually increase the tax base, promoting jobs and Medina County as a great place to live and work.
The majority of travel is local, visiting members and soliciting new members. The purpose is to educate business and individual members on the purpose of the Bureau and the benefits the Bureau has on the community. This also involves speaking engagements at local events and meetings such as the chamber of commerce. Regionally and within Ohio conferences andevents.
Personnel at Medina County Convention and Visitors Bureau
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Daniel D Hostetler | Former Director and Vice Chair / Executive Director | $8,568 | 2022-12-31 |
| Shannon Carter | Director | | 2023-11-15 |
| Kathy Breitenbucher | Secretary and Treasurer and Interim Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Bethany Dentler | Chair | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Rosemary Knepp | Past Treasurer / Vice President | $0 | 2020-12-31 |
| ...and 1 more key personnel |
Financials for Medina County Convention and Visitors Bureau
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $475,526 | $470,434 | 1.1% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $6,260 | $64 | 9681.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $500 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $482,286 | $470,498 | 2.5% |
Organizations like Medina County Convention and Visitors Bureau
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Valdez Convention and Visitors Bureau | 501(c)(6) | Valdez, AK | $491,161 |
| Corpus Christi Tourism Public Improvement | 501(c)(6) | Corpus Christi, TX | $2,263,514 |
| Billings Tourism Business Improvement District | 501(c)(6) | Billings, MT | $1,741,033 |
| Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association | 501(c)(6) | Johnson City, TN | $350,636 |
| Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau | 501(c)(6) | Warrensburg, MO | $509,711 |
| Elizabeth Destination Marketing Organization | 501(c)(6) | Elizabeth, NJ | $712,330 |
| Key West Business Guild | 501(c)(6) | Key West, FL | $372,449 |
| Destination Bryan | 501(c)(6) | Bryan, TX | $2,299,700 |
| Cullman County Tourism Bureau | 501(c)(6) | Cullman, AL | $791,380 |
| Dothan Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau | 501(c)(6) | Dothan, AL | $1,828,561 |
Data update history
October 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
December 29, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsConvention and visitors bureausChapter / child organizations
Issues
Community improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- 23 Public Sq Suite 220
- Medina, OH 44256
- Metro area
- Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- County
- Medina County, OH
- Website URL
- visitmedinacounty.com/Â
- Phone
- (330) 722-5502
IRS details
- EIN
- 34-1677749
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1992
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S30: Economic Development
- NAICS code, primary
- 561591: Convention and Visitors Bureaus
- Parent/child status
- Subordinate organization
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