

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Presidential Speaker Series: Secretary of Tourism Chelsea Ruby
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
 
Guest Lecture Details:
📍 Falcon Center - 3rd Floor Conference Rooms
⏰  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 Virginia’s tourism efforts to historic success, elevating the state’s 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 state’s 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 Virginia’s largest industries, outdoor tourism demands skilled professionals—a need both Ruby and Fairmont State are committed to meeting.
 
Ruby’s presentation, “Tourism: An Economic Engine for West Virginia,” will highlight the industry’s impact, the opportunities it creates, and how regional institutions like Fairmont State are helping build the next generation of tourism professionals.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairmont/presidential-speaker-series-secretary-of-tourism-chelsea-ruby/200029873424635
- **Event Categories**: meetups, business, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Fairmont
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV, United States, West Virginia 26554
- **lat**: 39.48195
- **long**: -80.15928
- **full address**: 1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV, United States, West Virginia 26554

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Fairmont State University (https://allevents.in/org/fairmont-state-university/829597)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV, United States, West Virginia 26554
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Fairmont State University
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, business, conferences
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Presidential Speaker Series: Secretary of Tourism Chelsea Ruby ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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