Sponsorships and Community Involvement
Diamond Service Awards
As a salute to outstanding employees in the Bloomington tourism, hospitality and retail industries, the Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau created the Bloomington Diamond Service Awards. This event honors and recognizes seventeen exceptional individuals on the front lines of hospitality, who contribute to Bloomington’s success as a friendly, world-class destination. A special Spirit of Hospitality awards honors an individual who has made a significant contribution to the travel industry. This award embodies the spirit of commitment to the success and future of Minnesota and Bloomington as a world-class visitor destination.
Diamond Services Gala Awards Dinner
Thursday, March 19th, 2009
Location: Sheraton Bloomington Hotel
Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation Golf Tournament
The Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau annually hosts a golf tournament to benefit its Foundation for education, service and hospitality. This annual sellout is held at a local course, and participants receive a deluxe gift at check in and are treated to a lunch, reception and dinner. Sponsors truly make the event successful with sponsored beverages and snacks throughout the course and unique contests at the holes. Sponsorships are available by contacting Sherri Mullery, Vice President of Business and Foundation Partnership at smullery@bloomingtonmn.org.
CVB Foundation Golf Tournament
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Location: Legends Golf Club in Prior Lake
Iron Girl Duathlon
The Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau is the Presenting Sponsor of the annual Iron Girl Duathlon. This fall sporting event, for women 13 years of age and older, attracts racers from all across the United States to participate in the 2 mile run, 22 mile bike ride and an additional 2 mile run. The Iron Girl Duathalon in Bloomington is the largest sporting event of its type in the United States. Over 1,000 women of all ages and training levels compete and enjoy the splendor of fall colors in and around beautiful Normandale Lake Park, at one of the best times to visit Bloomington.
Aflac Iron Girl Bloomington Duathlon Women’s Event
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Location: Normandale Lake Park
Women's Duathlon
2 mile run - 22 mile bike - 2 mile run
7:30 a.m. race start