Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)

Meetings

  • 7:30 a.m.
  • 4th Tuesday of the following months
    • February
    • May
    • August
    • November
  • City Hall

    12800 Ravine Parkway S
    Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Agendas & Minutes

Meeting minutes are generally not available until they have been approved by the CVB at their next regularly scheduled meeting. 

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

  • Steve Dennis, Chair
  • Justin Olsen, Vice Chair
  • Vereel Patel, Director
  • Steve Hanson, Director
  • Gretchen Larson, Director
  • Laurie Levine, Director
  • Druscilla Nute, Director

Overview

The Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) markets and promotes Cottage Grove as a year-round visitor destination, working in partnership with industries, corporate partners, state partners, city departments and regional destination marketing organizations. The CVB serves as the primary marketing organization responsible for the development and implementation of promotional programs to ensure positive economic impact in Cottage Grove through steady growth of the travel industry.

Mission

The mission of the Convention and Visitors Bureau is to promote Cottage Grove as a premier destination for leisure travelers, weddings, and outdoor enthusiasts, a recognized and successful host city for meetings and conventions, and a prominent and respected venue for sporting events. 

Apply

If you are interested in applying to be a volunteer member of any of the City Advisory Commissions, download the application (PDF), fill it out and return it to: 

City of Cottage Grove
 ATTN: City Clerk
12800 Ravine Parkway S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Forms are also available for pick up at City Hall. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and kept on file for one year. Please email Tammy Anderson if you have any questions.

Additional Information

Are you a business owner? The Cottage Grove CVB sends a monthly email to inform businesses of upcoming events and activities in our area. If you would like to receive this monthly electronic newsletter click here Version OptionsConvention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)Headline.   

For more information about the CVB’s activities, please visit our website sign up for our newsletter, or find us on Facebook @DiscoverCottageGrove, Instagram @DiscoverCottageGrove or Twitter @Discover_CGMN.