Events, Favorites, Memories, Work

Things I’m Really Proud Of From My Time At Grow Clinton

  • Representing both Clinton, Iowa and Fulton, Illinois in my tourism role, bringing both communities together for the betterment of each
  • Developing multiple collaborations with the Clinton Herald including Visitor Guide and weekly articles
  • RAGBRAI, especially after less than 7 months on the job
  • Efforts with Iowa Scenic Byways and the Mississippi River Parkway Commission to represent the Great River Road
  • Designing ads for the first time… lots and lots of ads
  • Developing 4 digital passports for the community and guests to use
  • Deep collaborations with the Showboat Theatre to advertise in new and unique ways
  • Being part of the Frahm art installs/selfie stations
  • Embrace the Winter
  • Ultra Mega Capture The Flag In Heritage Canyon
  • Creating a focused and strategic advertising plan
  • Helping develop the Bound For the Kingdom Christian Music Festival
  • Elevating existing events that deserve lots of recognition, like Christmas in the Canyon, the LBPA Art & Wine Walk, and the Riverview Bacon & Brew Fest
  • Making contacts with tourism professionals across two states
  • Getting lots of news attention from QCA stations
  • Helping fund both The Grove and Wildness, two of the earliest pieces of the emerging arts culture in Clinton thanks to Gabi Torres
  • Parachuting elves
  • So many more things than I can list. Thank you all. I have loved my time here and will remember it with fondness. <3