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  • About Develop Iosco
    • Annual Reports
    • DI In The News
    • Mission & Vision
    • Location, Facts & Figures
    • GOVERNANCE
    • Contact Us
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    • Join
    • Grants
    • SPONSORSHIP
  • Initiatives
    • Child Care
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    • Environmental Concerns
Develop Iosco, Inc.

tourism & recreation committee

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:


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.


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):  July 15, 2025 @ 2:30 p.m.


DI Board Lead/Committee Chair:  Samantha Duvall (Tawas Chamber of Commerce Director)


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)


Vision, Mission, Goals

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iosco tourism resources

Iosco County Parks and Trails Map

Iosco County Parks and Trails Map

Parks and Trails Map

Iosco Exploration Trail

Iosco County Parks and Trails Map

Iosco Exploration Trail

Oscoda Ausable Chamber

4440 U3 23
Oscoda MI 48750

4440 US 23

Oscoda MI 48750

989-739-7322

Director George Samra

director@oscodachamber.com

OSCoda AuSable website

Oscoda CVB

Oscoda CVB

Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce

228 Newman St.

East Tawas MI 48730

989-362-8643

Director: Samantha Duvall

director@tawas.com

TACC website

Tawas Area CVB

Tawas area cvb

Tawas Wellness Warriors

Tawas Wellness Warriors

Tawas WEllness Warriors website

US 23 Heritage Route

Tawas Wellness Warriors

US 23 Heritage Route Website

Whittemore Chamber of Commerce

Whittemore Chamber of Commerce

405 E. Sherman St.

(PO Box 178) 

Whittemore MI 48770 

989-756-5231

Whittemore Chamber Website

Cruise summary

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Cruise NEWS

Joined cruise the great lakes

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Cruise Proposal

East Tawas Cruise Proposal_9-20-24 (pdf)

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East Tawas Cruise Proposal Timeline_9-20-24 (pdf)

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Iosco County: Play Where You Live & Work!

There's much to see and do here in Iosco County. 

Visit this website and explore the four corners of Iosco - we hope to see you soon!

Visit Iosco County
NEMCOG TOURISM WEBSITE

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Develop Iosco

PO Box 9

East Tawas MI 48730


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