Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau Sets Programs to Reach More Visitors in 2018
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/02/2018 06:45 PM
Sonora, CA...To reach aggressive visitor attendance goals in 2018, the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau, the area’s destination marketing organization, has taken some bold steps, including international outreach in public relations and tourism, addition of staff, credentialed assessment of County for tourism growth, and new marketing programs. One major effort is to expand visitation year-round to Tuolumne County, as well as promote its lesser-known assets. A renewed focus will promote meeting space and group activities that can take place in the shoulder season and mid-week. “Tourism numbers continue to increase year over year but there are definitely times when we’d like to see more visitors,” stated Lisa Mayo, TCVB Executive Director. “Creating programming and messaging which focuses on assets beyond tourist favorites should increase overnight stays through the year when our lodging partners have occupancy.” Joining the TCVB Team to help with this effort is Katie Kirkland, Communications and Tourism Manager. Kirkland will also be handling public relations outreach in California and beyond.
A Message From About iPhone Batteries and Performance
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/29/2017 10:22 AM
Cupertino, CA...We’ve been hearing feedback from our customers about the way we handle performance for iPhones with older batteries and how we have communicated that process. We know that some of you feel Apple has let you down. We apologize. There’s been a lot of misunderstanding about this issue, so we would like to clarify and let you know about some changes we’re making.
Tax Cuts & The Jobs Act 2017 & What It Means For You! ~ By Gail Lee, EA
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/28/2017 11:06 AM
Arnold, CA...After much debate and wrangling, Congress has given us long awaited changes in how Americans are taxed. Most changes are effective on January 1, 2018. Here are some highlights of many changes as we all prepare for planning opportunities.
Census Bureau Projects U.S. and World Populations on New Year’s Day
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/28/2017 11:30 AM
Washington, DC...As our nation prepares to ring in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau projects the U.S. population will be 326,971,407 on Jan. 1, 2018. This represents an increase of 2,314,238, or 0.71 percent, from New Year’s Day 2017. Since Census Day (April 1) 2010, the population has grown by 18,225,587, or 5.90 percent.
California’s Top Marijuana Regulator on What to Expect Jan. 1, When Legal Pot Market Opens
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/27/2017 11:33 AM
Los Angeles, CA...(AP) California’s legal pot market opens for business on Jan. 1. The day will be a milestone, but what exactly will happen then and, especially, in the weeks and months to come is unclear. Lori Ajax, the state’s top pot regulator, has been at the center of the effort to establish rules for a legal pot economy valued at $7 billion. Here are her thoughts on what to expect:
Fine-Things in Arnold is Now Hiring! Stop By And Apply Today!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/27/2017 01:15 PM
Arnold, CA...Fine-Things in Arnold is now hiring for a part time sales position - Sunday 11-4, Monday 10-5, Tuesday 10-5, Plus extra fill in days as needed. Pick up application @ Fine-Things 1276 Oak Circle, Arnold / Open 7 days,
(209) 795-1811
Purchase, NY...December 26, 2017 – Mastercard SpendingPulse today reports that holiday sales increased 4.9 percent this year, setting a new record for dollars spent. This is the largest year-over-year increase since 2011 and a further indication of consumer confidence. Online shopping also saw large gains of 18.1 percent compared to 2016, boosted by a late season rally.
SpaceX Lit Up SoCal Sky With Iridium Satellites Launch
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/23/2017 03:26 PM
Hawthorne, CA...SpaceX launched Iridium-4 from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The instantaneous launch window was 5:27 p.m. PST on Friday, December 22. This is the fourth set of 10 satellites in a series of 75 total satellites that SpaceX will launch for Iridium’s next generation global satellite constellation, Iridium® NEXT.
Washington, DC...In the last week of Open Enrollment for 2018, 4,143,968 people selected plans using the HealthCare.gov platform or were automatically re-enrolled in a plan. As in past years, enrollment weeks are measured Sunday through Saturday.
Eric Schmidt to Become Technical Advisor to Alphabet
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/22/2017 08:38 AM
Mountain View, CA...Alphabet Inc. Announced that, as of its next regular board meeting in January 2018, Eric Schmidt will be transitioning from his position as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, becoming a technical advisor to the company while continuing to serve on its board. “Since 2001, Eric has provided us with business and engineering expertise and a clear vision about the future of technology,” said Larry Page, CEO of Alphabet. “Continuing his 17 years of service to the company, he’ll now be helping us as a technical advisor on science and technology issues. I’m incredibly excited about the progress our companies are making, and about the strong leaders who are driving that innovation.”
