Join economic and community development leaders as they explore how the natural, cultural, and historic resources within the St. Croix watershed can be leveraged for economic and community development.
The extraordinary natural, cultural, and historic resources of the St. Croix Watershed contribute to a “quality of life” that attracts businesses, retains employees, and promotes regional and international heritage tourism. Now a coalition of economic and community development groups, organized through North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage A4rea, are coming together to explore how we can work together across the watershed. In this initial meeting, we’ll discuss: ... view more »
The extraordinary natural, cultural, and historic resources of the St. Croix Watershed contribute to a “quality of life” that attracts businesses, retains employees, and promotes regional and international heritage tourism. Now a coalition of economic and community development groups, organized through North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage A4rea, are coming together to explore how we can work together across the watershed. In this initial meeting, we’ll discuss:
The economic impact of heritage tourism in Minnesota and Wisconsin and how this can be enhanced through stronger connections throughout the watershed
How designation as a National Heritage Area enhances our region’s visibility and potential for wide-reaching promotion
The possibilities for joint marketing of recreational opportunities, cultural and historical sites, businesses, and the arts
The Carlson School of Management economic impact study
Two new services being offered by North Woods and Waters: LYNX, a free, on-line events calendar that unites all communities in the watershed and Clio, an app and website that brings natural, cultural and historic sites to a national audience
Next steps for bringing economic development entities, municipalities, chambers of commerce, visitor bureaus, and tourism groups together to further explore these ideas
The event will open at 8:45. Please be online at that time to ensure your system is working properly. Please register, and you will receive an e-mail with the zoom information two days prior to the event.
* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.
LOCATION
North Woods and Waters Virtual Event
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
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