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Henrico County Presents Virginia Crossings Resort 2007 “Clean Business Award”

Richmond, Va. (June 28, 2007) –  Virginia Crossings Resort, a AAA Four Diamond property located just outside of Richmond, Virginia, was awarded the 2007 “Clean Business Award” from Henrico County Fairfield District.  Tom Cupo, General Manager of Virginia Crossings Resort, accepted the award on behalf of the entire staff on June 26th at the Henrico County Board of Supervisors building.

“One of our primary goals is to be an integral, positive part of this community.  This includes doing our part to conserve Henrico County’s natural resources,” states Mr. Cupo.

The Clean Business Award is presented each year to local businesses who demonstrate outstanding landscaping projects, sufficient trash receptacles and recycling efforts.  There is one award winner in each of the five magisterial districts in Henrico County.  A Clean Business Award sign will be placed on Virginia Crossings Resort property for a 30 day period by the Department of Public Works. 

Organized in 1980, The “Keep Henrico Beautiful” program offers county residents of all ages litter prevention and recycling programs, environmental education resources and volunteer opportunities. www.co.henrico.va.us/utility/khbeautiful
                                                           
Virginia Crossings Resort (www.virginiacrossingsresort.com) is central Virginia’s premier, full-service resort.  Managed by Benchmark Hospitality International, the resort is located just 15 minutes north of downtown Richmond, VA on 20 + acres of flourishing landscaped campus grounds.  With design inspiration courtesy of Virginia’s rich colonial
history, Virginia Crossings Resort features 183 spacious master guestrooms and suites,
25,000 square feet of well-appointed function space, 18 holes of championship golf, activity Glen and multiple dining outlets.  Our newly renovated fitness center opened in March 2007.

Benchmark Hospitality International, an independent hospitality management company based in The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, operates resorts, conference centers, hotels and condominium resorts both domestically and internationally.  For locations of Benchmark Hospitality properties and for additional information, visit Benchmark’s Website at www.benchmarkhospitality.com.

CONTACT:  Jean Mackay Vinson
Public Relations Coordinator
The Founders Inn and Spa  www.foundersinn.com
Virginia Crossings Resort  www.virginiacrossingsresort.com
757.366.5711 direct
757.366.5785 fax
jvinson@benchmarkmanagement.com