Blackstone Valley Tourism Council   The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is the presenter of this program. The Council has over 20 years of experience in tourism planning, development, marketing and public relations in the Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor. The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is the state designated, internationally recognized regional tourism development agency for the Northern Rhode Island Tourism District, as authorized under Section 42-63.1-5 of the Rhode Island General Laws, representing the cities of Pawtucket, Central Falls and Woonsocket and the towns of Cumberland, Lincoln, Smithfield, North Smithfield, Glocester and Burrillville. Founded in April 1985, the Tourism Council is a non-profit corporation registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 educational organization. It is governed by a 21 member Board of Directors, representing tourism development interests throughout the region. The Board of Directors appoints a President, who serves as the Executive Director and CEO of the agency. There are also support staff and independent contractors assisting Tourism Council functions and projects. The Tourism Council is supported by revenues from a statewide hotel room tax, as authorized under Chapter 42-63.1 of the Rhode island General Laws, along with receiving financial support from public and private sectors, charitable donations, grants and individual donations. Council Website