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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Visit Greeley?

2. What is the difference between a Chamber of Commerce and Visit Greeley?

3. What is the value of tourism to a city?

4. Explain the "lodging tax" and who pays it.

5. What does Visit Greeley do with that money?

6. What other services does Visit Greeley provide to me if I may be bringing a conference, corporate group, sporting event or reunion to Greeley?

7. What other resources does Visit Greeley have available that I can send to my relatives or a potential group I want to come to town?

1. What is Visit Greeley?

Visit Greeley is an organization supported by a local transient room tax, government budget allocations, product sales and advertising partnerships.

The bureau in each city, county or region has three prime responsibilities: (1) to encourage groups to hold meetings, conventions and tradeshows in the city or area it represents; (2) to assist those groups with meeting preparations and while their meeting is in progress, and (3) to encourage tourists to visit and enjoy the historic cultural and recreational opportunities the destination offers.

Visit Greeley helps meeting planners and visitors learn about Greeley and Weld County as a destination and area attractions.

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2. What is the difference between a Chamber of Commerce and Visit Greeley?

There are many distinct differences between what a Chamber mission entails and what Visit Greeley's mission entails. We do work hand-in-hand and complement each other very well. In Greeley, Visit Greeley works to enhance the near-term economic viability of our community - and works as the destination marketing organization. Many times people struggle with the differences and think we might be duplicating services. That is just not the case. Our Chamber plays an active role in long-term economic development for the community, addressing political issues and enhancing the over all business climate to make our community a great place to do business. Additionally Visit Greeley provides useful publications for the Chamber and other entities to use.

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3. What is the value of tourism to a city?

Tourism contributes to the economic stability of a community. In challenging budget times, one of the few industries that tends to be more stable - one that continues to sustain a city - is the tourism and convention market. CVB's are investing in our future, especially the convention side of our work. We're attracting conferences that will come in this year and for many years to come.

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4. Explain the "lodging tax" and who pays it.

Visitors and guests in Greeley that spend a night in a hotel, motel, or bed & breakfast spend an additional 3 percent lodging tax on the room. This is very customary across the country, the range is anywhere from 1 percent up to 15 percent.

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5. What does Visit Greeley do with that money?

Visit Greeley uses that money to promote Greeley to even more potential visitors who consequently bring in more tax dollars.

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6. What other services does Visit Greeley provide to me if I may be bringing a conference, corporate group, sporting event or reunion to Greeley?

We'll be your local experts before, during and after the event providing the following services:

• Assistance with bid proposals and presentations
• Complete information on area facilities: meeting rooms, banquet space, exhibit space, catering, accommodations, things to do and area churches
• Check lodging availability
• Personalized facility inspections
• Refer vendors
• Pre-function publicity, media lists, slides, photos and printed materials
• Plastic name tags with inserts available at cost
• Registration staff & volunteers
• Transportation coordination for group functions
• Suggestions for speakers, tours, spouse programs and activities, babysitting, children's activities and special meal functions
• Suggestions and arrangements for pre & post functions
• Invitations and/or welcome letters and banners
• Coupons for special deals at local businesses
• Convention folders or poly bags "stuffed" for you
• Specialized area map for your group functions
• Website links

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7. What other resources does Visit Greeley have available that I can send to my relatives or a potential group I want to come to town?

The Greeley Visitor Brochure (click here to order a free one) is a comprehensive guide to what Greeley has to offer our guests and visitors. A Greeley Destination Planning Guide (click here to download) is available that includes what all of our facilities have to offer, area accommodations and what there is to do.

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The Greeley Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the business community by fostering economic opportunity and a favorable business climate.