Hello from Melissa 2.0

I'm finally on the blog! I want to introduce myself - I'm Melissa Wilkinson, or commonly referred to as Melissa 2.0, and am the new Director for the Spencer County Visitors Bureau. Melissa Miller, or Melissa 1.0, left Southern Indiana to move closer to her family in Missouri and took a job with the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri!

I'm originally from this area; I went to Heritage Hills High School, worked at Holiday Foods in Rockport and Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus and then attended Indiana University (GO HOOSIERS!) After moving to South Florida on a whim right after college, I have officially returned to Spencer County, working to promote the county as the fun and affordable destination it is, and am loving it!

In Florida, I worked for a professional regional theatre, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, and had a great experience with marketing and public relations in the world of performing arts. I can't say that I don't miss the palm trees, sandy beaches and sticky humidity... BUT I cannot even begin to express how much I am enjoying the fall season here! I really missed the seasons and especially the changing of the leaves... I may change my mind by winter time when the temperature drops below freezing and my toes are numb, but I'm definitely glad to be back!

Check back this weekend to see the NEW redesigned website at www.LegendaryPlaces.org that will have the latest events, photos and updates on everything going on in Spencer County and the opportunity to sign up for the monthly e-newsletter! And if you're not already, become a fan on FACEBOOK and follow us on Twitter!