The Top 3 Reasons Tourism has an Important Role in Economic Development in the Upper Delaware River Region

How do our natural resources support our local economy through tourism spending and the creation of local jobs? How do other similar communities leverage their outdoor recreational activities to attract entrepreneurs and new businesses? How does shopping local have a significant ripple effect on the economy?

Learn all this and more in this fascinating program from Dr. Steve Morse, Director and Economist at the Hospitality Tourism Program, College of Business at Western Carolina University. Municipal officials, local business owners, local planners, and area residents are encouraged to attend. Learn how the conservation of our natural assets is an important driver of our local economy.

$10 per person; dvance registration for this program is required. Call 570-226-3164 or email info@delawarehighlands.org to reserve your space.

This program is sponsored by the Delaware River Watershed Initiative.