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Mallory Cross

Mallory powers the CVB's digital communications and social media strategy. Along with developing and managing content for the Beaumont CVB's Insiders Guide, website and social platforms, Mallory oversees email marketing efforts and calendar of event management. Part of the CVB Marketing Team, she also works to carry out promotions and public relations efforts. She graduated with an M.A. in Sports and Media Communication and a B.A. in  Public Relations at Texas Tech University College of Media and Communication.

Beaumont Honors Planners at 30th Hall of Fame

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, the CVB recognized and honored the meeting planners who chose Beaumont as their host city for conferences, sporting events and reunions during the previous year. CVB staff expressed gratitude to meeting planners for their contribution to the success of tourism in…

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Theme Your Meeting

When planning a meeting or convention, it is always nice to have someone help you along the way. Whether large or small, coordination of hotel rooms, venues, food, entertainment and more can become overwhelming. That is why the Beaumont CVB is committed to helping you plan your meeting every step of…

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Spindletop's 119th Anniversary Celebration

Beaumont got its big start more than 150 years ago when the area became a center for cattle raisers and farmers. It was named after Mary Dewburleigh Barlace Warren Beaumont, the wife of businessman Henry Millard. Beaumont officially became a town on December 16, 1838 and became an important lumber…

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SMERF Market and Why It Matters to Beaumont Business

No, SMERF is not the same thing as the little blue cartoons you see on television but stands for social, military, education, religious and fraternal: which are all types of groups that meet in Beaumont, Texas. Whether it’s a meeting of bird watchers, faith-based meetings, livestock shows, Veterans…

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Nature Rocks Meetings in Beaumont, Texas

With both urban attractions and outdoor activities, Beaumont, Texas offers meeting attendees that little something extra to enhance their convention experience. Many of the city’s most popular nature encounters are just outside the meeting room doors. The Beaumont CVB Convention Sales and Services…

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Using Local Vendors to Impact Your Meeting

When planning a meeting in a destination, it is always nice to add some local flavor to the event. From entertainment to food, utilizing the area’s best is an amazing way to connect with the community and stand out to make a memorable convention or meeting. The Beaumont Convention and Visitors…

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Why a CVB is Valuable

A Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is a destination influencer, working hand-in-hand with businesses around the city and advocating on their behalf. It is the job of a CVB to serve as an extension of the city to provide real-time collaboration and access to all the city has to offer. When…

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Back To School Shopping in Beaumont

Preparing for the new school year can be a little daunting. Lists of supplies and things to do can sneak up on you fairly quick, but one thing that comes with the school year, that everyone seems to love, is shopping for a new wardrobe. Beaumont offers amazing boutiques with quality brands and…

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Things to Do with Dad

Explore Tyrrell Park If you haven't heard, Beaumont's Tyrrell Park is a super park and talk of the town. Established in 1945 as a public park, Tyrrell Park offers a large amount of activities equipped for any family. Whether an adventure seeker or interested in taking your time and taking in the…

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