MSU Extension’s tourism team works statewide addressing community needs and interests in leveraging assets and resources for tourism development. A variety of programs exist to assist a community or region in becoming a destination or launch initiatives to strengthen existing tourism offerings. Programs are specifically designed to involve local leaders and stakeholders in a collaborative process for developing regional synergies and inclusiveness, exploring niche markets and/or capitalizing on the results of community assessments by first-time visitors. Ultimately, programs can form the basis for future development, spawn local leadership, and strengthen community vitality.
- Increase awareness of assets and opportunities.
- Increase knowledge of best practices, trends and changes.
- Develop new leadership roles, opportunities and action items.
- Foster new collaborations and plans among stakeholders to advance community driven tourism.
News
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Mi Fresh Fish Sail & Fry celebrates western UP fisheries
Published on August 12, 2024
From an Inland Seas tall ship educational workshop on Lake Superior, to fresh fish fried on land for tasting, Houghton visitors and residents learned about Michigan's fisheries industries. -
Annual state entrepreneurship conference continues to showcase small town charm and success in Cadillac
Published on July 22, 2024
The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference returned in 2024 hosted by the City of Cadillac, welcoming more than 100 participants from across Michigan. -
Guidelines for offering samples of food and beverage products at farmers markets
Published on June 21, 2024
Be sure you know these important food safety practices. -
MI Birding 101 video series takes flight just in time for spring migration!
Published on April 24, 2024
Michigan Sea Grant offers class to help beginning birders learn new skills. -
City of Allegan strives to be more welcoming after capturing first-time visitor perspectives
Published on March 5, 2024
The First Impressions Tourism assessment supports community economic development by facilitating growth of local and regional tourism economies.
Contact
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Andy Northrop, M.A.
Statewide Government and Community Vitality, Sustainable Tourism Educator
northro5@msu.edu
810-989-6331