Balcones Heights About Us
The Balcones Heights Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) operates under the City of Balcones Heights Department of Tourism. The CVB operates a Visitor Center on the lower level of Wonderland of the Americas.
Balcones Heights Visitor Center
4522 Fredericksburg Road/Suite A37
Balcones Heights, Texas 78201
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Phone: 210-732-0055
Fax: 210-732-0057
Executive Director: Lorenzo Nastasi
Asst. to the Director: Jennifer Porter
Mission Statement
The mission of the Balcones Heights Convention and Visitors Bureau is to increase the number of visitors and tourists to Balcones Heights and subsequent patronage of the hotel, dining, retail, medical, and professional services located within the City.
Adopted September 1, 2004
CVB Board Meetings
The Balcones Heights CVB Advisory Board typically meets on the second Thursday of each month, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted.
Upcoming Meetings
| Date | Agenda |
|---|---|
| 11/10/2011 | Meeting Agenda |
Past Meetings
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2011 | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
| 06/16/2011 | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
| 02/10/2011 | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
| 12/09/2010 | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
| 10/9/2010 | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
| 9/9/2010 | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
| 7/8/2010 | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
| 5/13/2010 | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
| 4/8/2010 | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
Meeting notices are posted, and meetings are conducted in accordance with the Texas Opening Meeting Act. The agenda for the next meeting will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. In addition to a posting on this site, meeting notices are posted on the Notices Bulletin Board at the Balcones Heights Justice Center, 3301 Hillcrest Drive, Balcones Heights, Texas 78201
Board & Staff
The Balcones Heights CVB Advisory Board is comprised of seven directors, six appointed by members of the Balcones Heights City Council, and one recommended by sitting board consensus and approved by City Council. Director terms are two years in duration.
Officers
Chair: Pamela Hodges
Appointment: Councilman Lamar Gillian
Board Term: April 10, 2010 to April 14, 2012
Vice Chair: Linda Hampton
Appointment: CVB Board
Board Term: July 14, 2010 to July 14, 2012
Secretary: Helen Nicholson
Appointment: Mayor Suzanne De Leon
Board Term: March 22, 2011 to March 22, 2013
Board Members
Board Member: Denise Bush
Appointment: Councilwoman Linda Pohl
Term: June 14, 2011 to June 14, 2013
Board Member: Craig Desmond
Term: April 12, 2009 to April 12, 2011
Board Member: Open Seat
Appointment: Councilman Bennie Cass
Term: March 12, 2009 to March 12, 2011
Board Member: Juanita Foley
Appointment: Councilman Miguel Valverde
Term: September 15, 2011 to September 15, 2013
