Cruise summary

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The Develop Iosco Tourism & Recreation Committee has a VISION of promoting economic growth through recreation and tourism in Iosco County and northeast Michigan.  

There are two goals and associated objectives the committee is looking to accomplish:

1. Goal 1: Increasing the opportunity and access of recreational and wellness experiences.
   1. Objective 1: Developing recreational opportunities for families, children, and seniors.
   2. Objective 2: Capitalize on our region’s best assets and best practices.
   3. Objective 3: Increase recreation and wellness opportunities during the off-season.

1. Goal 2: Educating, informing, and influencing stakeholders on recreational opportunities within Iosco County.
   1. Objective 1: Partner with regional and state tourism organizations, chambers of commerce, etc. to promote Iosco County's recreational and wellness offerings.
   2. Objective 2: Provide resources to assist in launching targeted advertising campaigns on digital platforms.
   3. Objective 3: Create content Partnerships and Sponsorships.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING (Virtual):  September 16 @ 1p.m.

DI Board Lead/Committee Chair:  Rich Castle (Consumers Energy)

DI Board Participants:  Chris Martin (DI Executive Director), Pam O'Laughlin (MI Works Region 7B), Samantha Duvall (Tawas Chamber of Commerce)

Other Committee Members:  Palma Leonatti (Oscoda Chamber of Commerce Director), Vickie Seltz Barnes ( Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park),  Sean Ahearne & Jenn Brown (Tawas Wellness Warriors),  Tom Wdowik (Oscoda Area CVB),   Gary Blaser (Iosco County Parks & Recreation),  Paul Vainer (Bogey’s Indoor Golf), Jill Halpin (mymichiganbeach.org), Sharon Whitford (Tawas Area CVB)

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