Visit Grand Junction Board of Directors

(Advisory)

Established:

The Visit GJ board was established as a City department in January, 1990, replacing the previous Convention and Visitor Bureau run by the Chamber of Commerce.

Mission/Purpose:

The mission of the Visit GJ Board is to market the Grand Junction area in external markets for the purpose of attracting visitor dollars. The Board advises the Visit GJ staff on policies and marketing directions.

Membership/Terms:

There are nine members on the Board that serve three-year terms.

Meetings:

The Board meets monthly at 3:00 p.m. on the 2^nd Tuesday of the month.

Other Information:

Funding for Visit GJ is derived from the lodging tax collected. The citizens approved collection of a lodging tax of 3% at a special election held in October, 1989. The tax was adopted as People’s Ordinance No. 34.