Greetings, Patrick:
Well, it has been a minute since our last talk. I hope all of you had a great Independence Day! The previous 4 weeks have been very busy! We have seen an uptick in tourists to the community, and let’s hope the weather cooperates for the rest of the summer for more to venture our way. Speaking about tourists, let me give you some numbers as we end our fiscal year here at the office.
We had a total of 2387 visitors to our lovely center, and the majority of them were tourists. Of the 2,387 visits, 37 states were represented, and five foreign countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Kazakhstan, and the United Kingdom. Grace, Noah, and Sue are ready to show off the county. So, Patrick, keep your arms open and greet each with a smile, treat everyone well, brag about our beautiful county, and remember, tell all of them: Come, get Lost, and Find Yourself Here!
Please come by and see us. We would love to have you visit.
Let’s talk again soon!
James Houchins, jhouchins@co.patrick.va.us.
(Houchins is the director of tourism.)