Berryville/Clarke County Chamber of Commerce Elects Della Bogaty, Veramar Vineyard Co-Owner, to Board of Directors
Della Bogaty's work will focus to be on Shenandoah Valley Agritourism
(PRWEB) December 31, 2004
Mrs. Della Bogaty co-owner of Veramar Vineyard elected to board for the Berryville/ Clarke County Chamber. Della believes that this Chamber is committed to serving as the “voice of business” on behalf of its members on issues that affect businesses in the County. The Chamber’s positions must be based on principles that will continue Clarke County’s economic success and the quality of life our residents enjoy and businesses demand.
Thoughtful economic development is necessary and should be expanded.
Agritourism is necessary for Clarke County to maintain its quality way of life.
· Critical infrastructure investment must be maintained and expanded to include, but not limited to, education, higher education and workforce development, transportation, access to technology infrastructure, and energy infrastructure.
· It is critical that local government be responsive to the needs of the citizens, businesses, agriculture and accountable for business success.
· Small farms, small business and sole proprietors are an essential foundation for Clarke County’s continued success and these businesses must have access to the critical resources that are necessary for their success, including open access to county government staff, affordable health insurance and technology infrastructure.
Bogaty's goals can be summarized as agritourism outreach and education. Her focus will be upon increasing involvement in the community and emphasizing the importance of communication, which includes the development of Regional Agritourism.
“The Shenandoah Valley has clearly emerged as the regional agritourism leader in the eastern United States. A tour of the Valley offers a special experience, with rural scenery, entertainment, quality restaurants and award winning wines”, continued Bogaty.
About Virginia Wine AGRITOURISM
Virginia Tourism. In 2003, tourism in Virginia had an economic impact of $15.2 billion, which represents 5.1 percent of the Gross State Product and 280,700 full time jobs. VirginiaÂ’s tourism promotion efforts focus on the CommonwealthÂ’s natural beauty and diversity, wine industry, historic resources, and close proximity to major population centers along the east coast.
Virginia Wine Economic Impact 2003
Production and Sales: $69.2 million
Wine-Related Tourism: $26.5 million
Total Economic Impact: $95.7 million
Annual Employment: 1,030 full - and part-time jobs
State and Local Tax Revenue: $8 million
About Veramar Vineyard
Veramar earns accolades in competitions from around the world, bringing home 36 tasting awards in three short years of operation. At Veramar Vineyard, you can have a truly great wine experience getaway without going out of your way. While visiting the Shenandoah Valley, you will not want to miss sites that are filled with history, natural glory and International award winning wines. Find this respite in the land where legends of civil war heroes and explorers survive. Discover a quaint vineyard near the banks of the Shenandoah River. Experience a far away feeling so close you can taste it. Discover Veramar Vineyard.
Veramar Vineyard, situated on a private 100-acre estate in the heart of Northern Virginia Hunt County at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Shenandoah River, a 55 minute drive from Washington DC, is a small, family-run winery dedicated to producing naturally dry, full-bodied wines. Veramar Vineyard is located at 905 Quarry Road, Berryville, Virginia in Shenandoah Wine Country - SWX. For more information, call Veramar Vineyard 540-955-5510 or go online at www. veramar. com.
Further information on Veramar Vineyard and media interviews are available by calling Della Bogaty at 540-955-5510 or email dellabogaty@veramar. com
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