Yamhill Valley Visitors Association for Oregon Wine Country - Community Information for Yamhill Valley, Amity, Carlton, Dayton, Dundee, Grand Ronde, Lafayette, McMinnville, Newberg, Sheridan, Willamina, Yamhill, state, parks, state parks

HOW TO JOIN THE ASSOCIATION

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Thank you for your interest in the Yamhill Valley Visitors Association

Since 1999, the Yamhill Valley Visitors Association has led the effort to develop tourism as an economic generator for the entire community. Close to 100 businesses from throughout the valley have joined forces with the association to make both their individual businesses and the local tourism industry stronger.

Why we're here
Our mission is to increase visitor spending in the Yamhill Valley. We do this by developing and implementing marketing and promotion strategies that fit our unique experience for visitors.

Our tourism is growing
Tourism in Oregon increased by $7.4 billion from 1999 to 2005. Locally, Yamhill County tourism generated $73.8 million in 2005, a $23.3 million increase over 1999. Tourism is a growth industry throughout the Yamhill Valley. Our goal is help our members and the community at large benefit from the popularity of our valley.

Our history
The Yamhill Valley Visitors Association (YVVA) grew from a task force formed by the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce. The Association was formed in 1999 and now is a private 501(c)6. Our members include the McMinnville and Newberg Chambers, the McMinnville Downtown Association, county tourist oriented businesses and many other professionals with an interest in our developing a tourist economy.

Member Benefits

Supporting Members
$200 per year

* Individualized business page on YVVA web site
* Business directory listing on the YVVA web site
* YVVA bi-weekly Member-to-Member E-Newsletter
* Business Referrals (calls, emails, mailings)
* Cooperative Advertising Opportunities
* Member Showcase (visitor industry networking)
* Member Ad Discount in Yamhill Valley Visitor Guide
* Member Category Listing in Yamhill Valley Visitor Guide

Business Members
$300 per year
All Supporting Member benefits plus:
* Link from your YVVA web site member page and directory listing to your business web site
* E-mail link from YVVA web site member page and directory listing to your business web site
* YVVA Homepage Spotlight (special seasonal features w/links)

Sustaining Members
$1,200 per year
All Supporting and Business Member benefits plus:
* Logo and link on YVVA web site home page
* Business brochure included in visitor mailings
* Tickets and special recognition at annual meeting

Our funding
YVVA got its start through the generosity of four area businesses - Evergreen Aviation Museum, West Coast Bank, the Willamette Valley Medical Center and Spirit Mountain Casino - and various state and county grants. Today, the association is primarily supported by membership dues. In 2004 we joined the Willamette Valley Visitors Association, a consortium of area visitor associations. This membership allows us to use a small portion of the State of Oregon room tax revenue to market the Yamhill Valley.

Why you should join
Membership is a practical and inexpensive investment in your business and in the future of our area. As you select your membership level, you will have to opportunity to take advantage of these benefits:

Yamhill Valley Visitors Guide - Members share a two-page spread, full-color directory page in the guide produced by the News-Register. More than 40,000 copies are distributed at valley businesses, tourism centers throughout the state and in mailings to individuals across the United States who request information. Members are also given an early bird discount on advertising.

You will receive copies of the Visitors Guide for your use and distribution to your clients.

Our Web Site - You will have an individual business page and a business directory listing on this web site. Business and sustaining members receive links to their own web sites and e-mail addresses. The site attracts more than 17,000 visitors each month.

Business Referrals - Our members receive priority referrals to requests from visitors, event planners and tour operators.

Networking Events - You have the opportunity to attend networking events throughout the year, which can lead to increased marketing for your business.

Cooperative Advertising - We provide opportunities arise for greater visibility through group ad purchases.

Here's How You Join
Please look at the membership benefits in this brochure to determine the right level of membership for your business and complete the application. It's that simple. If you'd like to discuss your options, please contact Dan Shryock at the YVVA office at 503-883-7770 or e-mail him.

Advertising On This Site
Advertising on this web site is not accepted. All businesses represented here are members of the Yamhill Valley Visitors Association. Presentations are based on levels of memberhship.

For more information about membership, receive our information in PDF format.

How to Contact the YVVA

By Mail
Yamhill Valley Visitors Association
P.O. Box 774
McMinnville, OR 97128

By Phone
(503) 883-7770

By E-Mail
info@yamhillvalley.org

Questions Concerning the Web Site
info@yamhillvalley.org

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The Yamhill Valley Visitors Association encourages everyone to visit the Heart of the Oregon Wine Country.
Here you will discover fine wines and fine dining - the best Pinot Noir in the world. Experience our fine hotels to bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals, restaurants, microbrews, shopping, relocation and real estate information, helpful chambers of commerce and fun things to do. Visit McMinnville and the Spruce Goose, Amity, Carlton, Dayton, Dundee, Grand Ronde, Lafayette, Newberg, Sheridan, Yamhill and Willamina.