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YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Convention and Visitors Bureau hopes to promote positive attitudes for the new year with a second photo-based activity.
The bureau has launched a second "Snapshots of Youngstown" activity. This one encourages people to "get a fresh start in 2021" by submitting a photo showing "how you are starting the year off right."
Participants can win a $50 gift card to a Mahoning County restaurant. To enter, upload one photo via the CVB website. The promotion runs through Feb. 28. Two winners will be drawn at random from all of the entries each Monday.
"We all know how difficult 2020 was. The new year is a perfect time for a fresh start," said Linda Macala, CVB executive director."We want to encourage everyone to look ahead to brighter days by engaging in some new activities.
"If you need some inspiration for your entry, we will be posting a series of blogs with suggestions for starting a new hobby, getting fit, ways to get outdoors, and more."
Last October, the CVB highlighted and promoted local businesses by giving away gift cards to individuals who submitted photos of themselves visiting local businesses in Mahoning County.
"This time we want to focus on some of Youngstown's favorite eateries, like Magic Tree, Stonebridge Grille, Mojo's Pub, and MVR, to name a few," Macala said. "The hospitality industry has been hard hit by the pandemic, and really needs our support. Our restaurants are working hard to adhere to CDC safety guidelines."
The gift cards can be used for dine-in or carry-out.
For this campaign, participants need to upload one photo to enter. Multiple entries are permitted for more chances to win, but participants can only win one gift card.
The photos will be used in future marketing to promote visitation to Youngstown and Mahoning County.
Rules of the contest and additional information, including how to upload photos and entry form, can be found at www.youngstownlive.com/snapshotsofyoungstown.