2015-11-05

Congratulations to Deb Archer, president and CEO of the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and Madison Area Sports Commission (MASC) for being recognized as an In Business 2015 Women of Industry award winner.

The inaugural award, developed and presented by In Business magazine was designed to celebrate forward thinking women who have a significant impact on their industry—locally, regionally, nationally and globally.



Deb Archer pictured at the 2015 Women of Industry.
Photo credit: Curt Lenz for the GMCVB

As president and CEO of the GMCVCB and MASC, Archer is well known as the voice and face of tourism in Dane County and beyond. At the helm of the GMCVB since 1995, she’s had significant impact on the tourism industry from a local, regional, national and international perspective. Her contributions range from her involvement in developing programs that are replicated around the country to championing tourism as a key business sector of the local and state economy. Archer leads a team of more than 30 staff members whose mission is to grow the Greater Madison area’s economy through tourism.

To read more about Archer and her achievements read the In Business story here.

In addition to Archer, the 2015 winners include Ayla Annac, Lisa Kivirist, Jordyn Schara and Carol “Orange” Schroeder. Winners were selected by a panel of well-regarded female business leaders from the Greater Madison community.

The GMCVB is honored to play a key role in supporting the more than 19,000 Dane County jobs supported by tourism. Promoting tourism in Madison since 1972, the GMCVB continues to work strategically to expand upon the more than $1.9 billion dollars generated by visitor spending in Dane County every year. For the most up-to-date information, visit our website at visitmadison.com.

The post Greater Madison CVB leader named a woman of industry appeared first on Exhibit City News.

Show more