Presidential Speaker Series: Secretary of Tourism Chelsea Ruby
Schedule
Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV, United States, West Virginia 26554 | Fairmont, WV
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THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLICGuest Lecture Details:
š Falcon Center - 3rd Floor Conference Rooms
ā° 6:00 p.m.
Join us for Secretary Ruby's lecture on "Tourism: An Economic Engine for West Virginia."
A reception with food, drink, and great conversation will follow the lecture!
Chelsea Ruby has led West Virginiaās tourism efforts to historic success, elevating the stateās Almost Heaven brand and driving record growth in traveler spending. Under her leadership, the Department of Tourism has earned national recognition for marketing excellence. She is a passionate advocate for showcasing West Virginia as a year-round destination.
Recently, Ruby approached Fairmont State to address workforce needs in the stateās outdoor tourism industry. In response, Fairmont State launched a B.A. in Outdoor Leadership, reinforcing its mission as an economic driver and workforce development leader. As one of West Virginiaās largest industries, outdoor tourism demands skilled professionalsāa need both Ruby and Fairmont State are committed to meeting.
Rubyās presentation, āTourism: An Economic Engine for West Virginia,ā will highlight the industryās impact, the opportunities it creates, and how regional institutions like Fairmont State are helping build the next generation of tourism professionals.
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