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Our Mission

Generate new dollars for Lima/Allen County by promoting the hospitality industry: area wide accommodations, meeting facilities, the Civic and Convention Center, restaurants, places of interest, attractions, as well as other community assets.

Act as goodwill ambassadors, extend hospitality to visitors in our community, and set an example to others in the area wide hospitality industry.

Help create a positive community image.


2011 Board of Trustees:

  • Pat Smith, Chairperson
    Allen County Museum
  • Ben Richard, Vice Chairman
    Johnny Appleseed Metro Park
  • Greg Stolly
    Vice Chairman, Finance
  • Kevin Cox
    Perry Township Trustee
  • Sally Clemans
    Clerk, Lima City Council
  • W. Dan Reiff
    Allen County Commissioner
  • Mike Showalter
    Fairfield Inn
  • Linda Chartrand
    St. Rita's Medical Center
  • Andy Johnston
    Westgate Lanes Inc.
  • Karel Oxley
    Superintendent, Lima City Schools
  • Jay Begg
    Allen County Fairgrounds

For More Information

For more detailed information about these and other services the Bureau provides, please contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau staff:

Lima/Allen County Convention and Visitors Bureau
144 South Main Street Suite 101, Lima, Ohio 45801
Phone: 419-222-6075 or 888-222-6075
Fax: 419-222-0134
Email: info@lima-allencvb.com