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CVB Internships Prepare Students for Real World – Meet Our Summer Interns

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Bring on the interns! Thanks to some amazing college internship programs, the Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau engages with students throughout the year. The start of summer semester brings a new group of student interns. “We have mentored over 54 students in the past 8 years,” said Amber Dobbins, CVB Operations/Membership Director. “We don’t just assign them projects, but they get real-world experience along with the mentorship to help them learn basics things like appropriate attire and interaction in a work setting, computer program shortcuts and tricks to make them more efficient, and even resume tips from the employer’s viewpoint. All critical knowledge for today’s competitive workforce,” Dobbins said.
MEET our summer interns now....

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Destination Mansfield Recognized for Marketing Campaigns

Destination Mansfield Recognized for Marketing Campaigns

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Shawshank promotions were honored again at a statewide competition! The Ohio Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (OACVB) presented Destination Mansfield with STAR awards for our Shawshank Marketing Campaign, our ShawshankTrail.com website, and a 2nd place award for the Shawshank Digital Marketing Campaign....

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Experience Gives Students Edge Over the Competition

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As the Operations/Member Services Director for the Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), I have had the privilege to supervise and mentor over 50 students throughout the past eight of my nine years at the CVB. It is truly rewarding not only for myself, but I believe that an Internship/Mentorship program can be a win-win-win for all parties involved. Not only do students get the experience needed in today’s competitive work force, but our staff is able to maximize productivity and daily office functions. The CVB is proud to be a part of the community and be able to help the students of our great educational institutions. ...

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CVB Meets Students at Internship Fair

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n early December, the CVB participated in the Internship Fair, presented by North Central State College and The Ohio State University at Mansfield. Amber Dobbins, Kim Miers, and recent CVB intern Cody Henderson met and interacted with many amazing students during the day. Amber runs the CVB’s internship program and is always engaged with college programs and interested in intern candidates looking for real-life experience. According to Amber, “Over the past 8 years of involvement with colleges, the CVB has mentored 55 students in our office”. ...

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Tough Mudder Returns to Area and Needs Volunteers

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Tough Mudder, a 10+ mile obstacle course event, returns for a 4th year in Mansfield, Ohio on May 7 & 8, 2016. This year’s event returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio for the 2nd year. Tough Mudder is a big draw globally as events are held in Australia, England, as well as cities all over the United States. This event brings many opportunities to the area, whether you’re a participating athlete, business owner looking for exposure, or a helpful volunteer....

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SCCA Returns to Mid-Ohio

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The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) returns to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for their 53rd National Championship. The SCCA National Championship Runoffs, with presenting sponsor Garmin VIRB, runs September 19-25, 2016. This is the first time the Runoffs have been held at Mid-Ohio since 2005 (1994-2005) and we are excited for the chance to showcase our area’s legendary hospitality to over 4,000 drivers, crews, volunteers, families, and fans again. The CVB is onsite at the track all week in a Welcome Booth to connect SCCA to all the community resources. See how you can get involved....

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Shawshank Redemption Participation

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MANSFIELD, OHIO – Were you an extra on the set of The Shawshank Redemption? Did the producers rent your house, your car? Did you bump into one of the stars around town or have a cool story from behind the scenes? We’d love to hear them. If this sound like you, the Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) needs your help! The CVB launched a Facebook page) where fans of the movie can go to share memories, inside stories, “Did you know…” moments, etc… The page also calls attention to the Shawshank Trail, a drive-it-yourself tour where fans of the movie can visit filming sites around Mansfield, Ashland and Upper Sandusky. ...

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Great Ohio Bike Adventure Returns to Mansfield

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The Great Ohio Bike Adventure (GOBA) will kick off their week-long event in Mansfield in 2014. The Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau (M/RCVB) has been working with GOBA and the Richland County Fairgrounds on plans for the Mansfield portion of the tour. Julie Van Winkle, Director of The 26th Annual Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA), announced today that the 2014 tour, June 14-21, will feature a route in the northeastern quadrant of Ohio. ...

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