What They're Saying

Kim Shear, Special Events Manager, Nuclear Energy Institute
“I had not been to Richmond, Va., since 1975 and was delighted with the revitalized city. The hotels were lovely and well able to accommodate our meeting needs. The new Convention Center was very impressive. Eating in the restaurants was a fun event in itself. I found Richmond to be a great destination for a meetings or pleasure. The RMCVB staff is outstanding!”

Irene Burlock, Virginia State Board of Elections
“I know I can send my specs just once to the RMCVB and they will do all the legwork of sending information to the appropriate sites. I will receive bids from only those properties that are the best fit for my needs, with a fast turnaround when required. Their assistance is prompt, efficient and, most importantly, accurate! The RMCVB can accomplish in a few hours what could take our very limited support staff (or our meeting planner alone!) days to finish.”

Lynette Banks-Harris, President, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
“I have been impressed by the professionalism of the RMCVB. They are always willing to go the extra mile and find out what you need and make sure that it happens. I have encouraged my other affiliates to go through the RMCVB for their upcoming conferences.”

Rev. Leon M. Poe, Chairperson, Midwest Missionary Baptist Youth Conference
“In my 19 years of event planning, this has been by far the most enjoyable experience. Your willingness to help make the necessary arrangements for site selection has impressed me. In the past, I have done all of the work myself with very little assistance from other CVBs. Thank you so much for your assistance, guidance and expertise.”

Connie Kruelle, Meeting Planner, Chesapeake District Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
“I am impressed with the RMCVB because they are prompt, thorough, friendly, honest and courteous. Richmond is a lovely and safe city with historical attractions for visitors. I recommend RMCVB and Richmond to other meeting planners.”

Felicia Blakeny, 63rd Annual Conference, Northeast Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
“The Richmond Region is easily accessible by car, rail and plane. This is a great plus for the travel plans of my membership.”

Betty Burns, Convention Manager, American Business Women’s Association
“As a meeting planner, I found working with the RMCVB, the Greater Richmond Convention Center and related hotels to be a pleasant, pain-free experience. From the beginning stages of the process, when negotiations were going on, the people with whom I was dealing were very responsive to ABWA’s needs and to my requests. Their demonstrated attitude was one of a willingness to work together, and this was maintained up through the convention itself.”

Debra Willis, 32nd Annual Ms. Wheelchair America Program
“The RMCVB and the Richmond Marriott provided the confidence of service down to many fine details. It was relieving to work with this level of professionalism. They were sensitive to my concerns and the needs of those disabled Americans who attended this weeklong event. RMCVB’s dedication to detail and the unique needs of our event impressed me.”

Dawn Eishen, Virginia Department of Emergency Management “Our representative was very knowledgeable about the Richmond Region and its various conference facilities. We don’t have time to call the different conference facilities. We don’t have time to call each hotel in Richmond to find out their rates and availability. It’s refreshing to have someone do it all for you. Helpful, professional service at no charge -- I’m all for that!”

Suzi Silverstein, Virginia Department of Health
“My experience working with RMCVB has been very positive! They listen to my needs and deliver what I ask for. When I ask for assistance, I know it will be done thoroughly and I don’t need to go behind to make sure it was done right. RMCVB does a lot of the time-consuming legwork necessary to plan a meeting/conference.”