Local Tourism Strategies Shared with Northern Ontario Delegation in Cook County

A group of tourism professionals from Northern Ontario recently visited Cook County, Minnesota. They participated in a program called 'Destination Northern Ontario Best Practices Mission', hosted by Visit Cook County. The goal was to discuss successful strategies to attract visitors to both regions. Local experts, including Linda Jurek, Executive Director of Visit Cook County, gave presentations.

Jurek started the program with a talk on tourism's impact in northeastern Minnesota. She also discussed the history of Visit Cook County and the local Chamber of Commerce. Her aim was to give the delegation a clear understanding of the local tourism strategies.

The program also covered small business growth. Theresa Bajda, Executive Director of the Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA), spoke about the organization's programs and resources. These are aimed at supporting new and existing small businesses. Bajda's talk highlighted the county's efforts to create a thriving business environment.

The delegation visited the North Point Youth Center, owned by Brooke and Brad Shannon. This visit allowed the delegation to learn from leaders in the local tourism industry and understand the best practices contributing to the region's success.

The 'Destination Northern Ontario Best Practices Mission' program shows the value of collaboration in the tourism industry. The insights from this visit will likely shape the strategies of the Northern Ontario tourism professionals to attract more visitors.

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