June 19, 2008
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Gail Walkowiak, Director of Market Services, Visit Duluth
Visit Duluth welcomes the following new members:
Thomas Zimmer
Crabby Bill's in Canal Park
504 Canal Park Drive
Duluth, MN 55802
Crabbyinthepark@yahoo.com
Historic Lake Superior fishing boat converted to serve deep fried walleye, perch and bluegill. Also serving crab, smoked salmon, lobster wraps, cheese curds, mini corn dogs and chicken tenders. Plus, our famous mini-donuts. We also carry Lake Superior caught smoked fish. Located next to the ship canal and the Aerial Lift Bridge.
Dan & Joy Jacobsen
Gardenwood Motel & Cabin Court
5107 North Shore Drive
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 525-1738/(888) 950-8036
(218) 525-9895 Fax
joy3danj@aol.com
http://mywebpage.netscape.com/gardenwoodmotel/cabins.html
Conveniently located 10 miles from downtown Duluth and 16 miles from Two Harbors. 13 cabins and 4 unit motel. Kitchenettes available, charcoal grills, picnic tables, playground, fire pit for all to enjoy and game room. Adjacent to the new McQuade Safe Harbor/Public Access to Lake Superior.
Kevin Owens/Michael Schrupp
Owens Yacht Sales, Inc.
371 Canal Park Drive, Suite 201
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-9212
(218) 722-4730 Fax
inquiry@owensyacht.com
www.owensyacht.com
Brokerage firm for yachts, sailboats and powerboats, established 20 years ago. Specializing in personal service before, during, and after the sale.
Mia Valentini-Hyduke
Valentini's Vicino Lago
1400 London Road
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 728-5900
(218) 724-7278 Fax
info@valentinisduluth.com
www.valentinisduluth.com
Valentini’s Vicino Lago, (near the Lake), brings Justina Valentini’s family traditions and homemade recipes from the legendary Valentini’s Supper Club in Chisholm, MN to the lakeshore in Duluth. Join us for a casual dining experience in a quaint Italian café setting. Homemade family style food Italian wine bar, beautiful lakeside deck and lots of old fashioned fun.
Margaret Taylor
Wood Magic
5105 Miller Trunk Highway
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-7175
(218) 729-7175 Fax
Howmar5628@aol.com
www.woodmagiconline.com
Unique shop – from custom cabinetry – kitchens, baths and closets, to specialty pieces, mantles and hutches. Specializing in re-facing! Gifts, home decorating and many collectibles. Showcase dealer for: Fenton Art Glass, Heritage Lace Curtains, Just the Right Shoe and SandiCasts Animals & Pets. Many retired pieces also. Too many to list! Stop in and see us. Shipping available.
SUMMER HOURS AT MAIN OFFICE
Visit Duluth’s main office, located at 21 West Superior Street, Suite 100, is open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. throughout the summer.
Visitors can be directed to:
Visit Duluth (Official Headquarters-Main Office)
21 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-4011 or 1-800-4-duluth
Open Year Round
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturdays (throughout the summer), 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Official Waterfront Information Center
Located on Harbor Drive (in the Vista Fleet office)
(218) 722-6024
Summer Hours: Open daily from 9:30 am.-7:30 p.m.
SUMMER BROCHURE EXCHANGE
The second of four brochure exchanges will be held Thursday, June 26 from 2 pm-4 pm in the Visit Duluth conference room. If you have brochures, we would love to display them. Bring in your brochure and pick up other members’ brochures, as well as the Visitor Guide. We will distribute your brochures to the waterfront information center as well.
Snacks and beverages will be served. Hope to see you all there!
SPOTLIGHT ON A MEMBER
Lori Steinbach and Lisa Sundberg, Visit Duluth
Visit Duluth’s Spotlight on a Member for June is Sams Florist and Greenhouses. Visit Duluth extends our appreciation to Georgiana Sams, for her response.
Green...Yellow...Purple...Red...Are colors of spring annuals filling Sams Greenhouses, providing fresh and beautiful plants to Duluth’s landscapes and gardens.
Sams Florist & Greenhouses is a family owned and operated business, located in the Duluth area since 1946. Georgiana Sams and her husband (son of the original owner), acquired the responsibilities and purchased the business thirty-two years ago, according to Georgiana.
“We are a “full service florist.” We ensure fast, friendly, and professional service to help you choose the right gift for any occasion. The Web site www.samsflorist.com, offers a wide variety of blooming and green plants, silks, gourmet baskets, and even impressive cut tropical bouquets. We specialize in weddings and funerals. Our experience in service, and effort to satisfy our clients, is our contribution, and as a result, has created many memorable moments of our areas special or significant occasions.
The Month of June has three holidays to celebrate! National Rose Month: June 1-30 (the entire month). – Why the rose? It dates back to the voyage of Christopher Columbus. It is said that while adrift in the Sargasso Sea, one of Columbus’ crewmen found a rose branch floating in the water. This sign of land rekindled Columbus’ spirit and gave him courage to continue his journey to the New World. Flag Day, June 14 (Originated in 1885) and Father’s Day on June 15, a day for honoring fathers and other men who act as father figures. Fathers, stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and adult male friends receive cards, flowers and gifts on Fathers Day.
Here at Sams Florist, we enjoy getting out to Duluth’s events, fine dining, and attractions, whenever we have a chance. Being a member of Visit Duluth keeps us updated and informed on what’s happening in our city. We know Visit Duluth strives for the fast, friendly, and professional service, we are so fond of.”
Thank you, Sams Florist and Greenhouses for being our spotlight on a member.
Sams Florist & Greenhouse
6616 Cody St.
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 628-1091
www.samsflorist.com
CONVENTION SALES
Julie Johnson, Senior Sales Manager, Visit Duluth
CHRISTIAN MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS ASSOCIATION
The Christian Meetings & Conventions Association (CMCA) showcase was held in the Great Smokey Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee in May. The show featured an equal ratio of meeting planners to suppliers and organized specific pairing events to enhance connections.
This was the second year Visit Duluth participated in this show as part of our expanded efforts in developing the religious market.
If you would like additional members of your staff to receive the Membership News Brief, please contact Gail Walkowiak at gailw@visitduluth.com or call
(218) 625-8104.
Visit Duluth, the city's convention and visitor's bureau, is Duluth’s only officially recognized destination marketing organization. Chartered in 1935, as a non-profit corporation, we represent more than 450 businesses that make up Duluth’s tourism industry. We are dedicated to promoting the area as one of America’s great vacation and meeting destinations while providing comprehensive, unbiased information to all travelers.
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