Mark Calitri: Visit Owensboro Leadership Years (2017–2019)

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 Mark Calitri: Visit Owensboro Leadership Years (2017–2019)

 

 

These three years were the foundation.

When I stepped into Visit Owensboro in 2017, the goal was simple: rebuild momentum, strengthen partnerships, and position Owensboro-Daviess County as a destination with real pull.

 

We focused on the things that make this community stand out — bluegrass music, barbecue, bourbon, the riverfront, and our growing sports scene. Those efforts helped reset the organization and opened the door for state and national recognition.

 

This page pulls together the major coverage from those early years so people searching for Mark Calitri, Visit Owensboro, or Owensboro tourism can see the story from the beginning. 

2017

 

 

President Mark Calitri resigns to head Owensboro-Daviess County CVB

https://www.clermontsun.com/2017/05/11/president-mark-calitri-of-the-county%E2%80%99s-convention-and-visitors-bureau-resigns

 

Convention and Visitors Bureau Names Mark Calitri President

https://www.owensboroliving.com/the-buzz/convention-visitors-bureau-names-mark-calitri-president/

 

Visit Owensboro Call for Events

https://www.owensboroliving.com/the-buzz/visit-owensboro-call-events/

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

Young Professionals Thrive in Owensboro

https://www.lanereport.com/86110/2018/01/young-professionals-thrive-in-owensboro/

 

Visit Owensboro Adds New Talent to Board of Directors

https://visitowensboro.com/2018/08/visit-owensboro-adds-new-talent-to-board-of-directors/

 

Local Economy Looking Good for 2019

https://visitowensboro.com/2018/12/local-economy-looking-good-for-2019/

 

Kirk Named 2018 KTIA Emerging Leader

https://www.owensborotimes.com/features/business/2018/11/kirk-named-2018-ktia-emerging-leader/

 

 

 

 

2019

 

 

CVB Sees Marked Increase in Local Tourism

https://www.owensborotimes.com/features/business/2019/01/cvb-sees-marked-increase-in-local-tourism/

 

Tourism Officials Trying to Make Owensboro a Destination

https://visitowensboro.com/2019/02/mark-calitri-speaks-tourism-tourism-officials-trying-to-make-owensboro-a-destination/

 

Tourism Officials Trying to Make Owensboro a Destination – Kentucky New Era

http://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_44825af8-f411-11e8-8846-536cac7481c5.html

 

Tourism Is the Front Door to Economic Development in Owensboro

https://visitowensboro.com/2019/02/mark-calitri-speaks-tourism-tourism-is-the-front-door-to-economic-development-in-owensboro-kentucky/

 

Hear the Music — Brand USA Marketing Campaign Features Owensboro

https://visitowensboro.com/2019/02/mark-calitri-speaks-tourism-hear-the-music-brand-usa-marketing-campaign-features-owensboro-kentucky/

 

Brand USA Expands Creative Music Campaign (Owensboro Featured)

https://www.thebrandusa.com/media-events/news/brand-usa-expands-creative-music-campaign-showcase-endless-destination-experiences

 

CVB Rebrands Owensboro as “Kentucky’s Music City”

https://www.owensborotimes.com/news/2019/11/cvb-rebrands-owensboro-as-kentuckys-music-city/

 

Visit Owensboro Earns 3 Statewide Tourism Awards (KTIA)

https://visitowensboro.com/2019/02/mark-calitri-speaks-tourism-visit-owensboro-earns-3-statewide-awards-during-kentucky-tourism-industry-association-conference/

 

Visit Owensboro and Spectra Earn ConventionSouth Award

https://visitowensboro.com/2019/02/mark-calitri-speaks-tourism-visit-owensboro-and-spectra-earn-convention-south-award/

 

Daviess County Continues to Thrive (Tourism Impact)

https://visitowensboro.com/2019/02/mark-calitri-speaks-tourism-daviess-county-kentucky-continues-to-thrive/

 

2A State Championships a Success for Owensboro

https://visitowensboro.com/2019/02/mark-calitri-speaks-tourism-2a-state-championships-a-success-for-owensboro-kentucky/

 

Kentucky All “A” Boys Baseball and Girls Softball a Success for Owensboro

https://visitowensboro.com/2019/04/mark-calitri-speaks-tourism-kentucky-all-a-boys-baseball-and-girls-softball-a-success-for-owensboro/

 

CVB Is Courting Bus Tour Operators

https://visitowensboro.com/2019/02/cvb-is-courting-bus-tour-operators/

 

Visit Owensboro Launches Newsletter to Help Businesses and Attractions

https://visitowensboro.com/2019/02/mark-calitri-speaks-tourism-visit-owensboro-launches-newsletter-to-help-businesses-attractions/

 

CVB Newsletter to Help Businesses and Attractions – Messenger-Inquirer

http://www.messenger-inquirer.com/news/local/cvb-newsletter-to-help-businesses-attractions/article_c0098604-c165-5af6-9260-d8cf895e481e.html

 

5 Cool Things To Do in Owensboro, Kentucky

https://visitowensboro.com/2019/02/mark-calitri-speaks-tourism-5-cool-things-to-do-in-owensboro-kentucky/

 

5 Cool Things To Do in Owensboro, KY – Bill on the Road

https://www.billontheroad.com/5-cool-things-to-do-in-owensboro-ky/

 

Banjo-Shaped Amusement Ride “Natural Fit” for Owensboro

https://visitowensboro.com/2019/06/mark-calitri-reports-visit-owensboro-gives-major-nashville-developer-the-stage-developer-says-banjo-shaped-amusement-ride-natural-fit-for-owensboro/


Update:
Momentum continues. The Winning Leadership Playbook™: The Pete Rose Way — Hustle, Heart, and High-Performance is now available at the Daviess County Public Library in Owensboro, Kentucky—extending the same focus on accountability, execution, and performance standards highlighted in this work.

Read more:
https://markcalitriofficial.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-winning-leadership-playbook-lands.html

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