Event Details

Tourism can bring many economic and social benefits in both urban and rural communities. In many communities, tourism has become an important retail development strategy as business and community leaders have recognized the spending potential of visitors, whether they are visiting or passing through town.

Join us for this informative workshop and learn strategies for small businesses to capture tourism dollars in the community. Information will be provided on the economic impact of the tourism industry, promotion tips for increased store traffic from tourists and locals alike, knowing your market and understanding your customer and how the tourism industry can positively affect the small business economy in a community.

Presenters:
Cristy Morrison, Executive Director, Visit Stillwater
Kin Thompson, Asst Professor, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Northeastern State University

Partners: Kiamichi Technology Center, OSU Extension, McAlester Chamber of Commerce, McAlester Main Street, Choctaw Nation, Eastern Oklahoma State College, Southern Workforce Board, OkSBDC and REI Women's Business Center

You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop. For more information please call Tara or Lori Smith at REI WBC at 800.658.2823.