1. The Destination Marketing Organization whose mission is to generate a positive economic impact through tourism.

2. River History Logging Fur Trade Fishing Power Generation Tourism Native American Traditions Wild Rice Harvest Great Resources: Blandin Paper  MN Power  Forest History Center  Itasca County Historical Society  Corps of Engineers  Grand Rapids Public Library

3. Market & Promote to lure visitors to the Grand Rapids area. Visitor Audience Those seeking their ideal balance between nature and community. Utilize Community Brand Grand Rapids, It’s in Minnesota’s Nature

4. Market for Overnight Lodging 100+ mile radius beyond Grand Rapids 52% visitors come from Twin Cities

5. Partners Government/Agencies City County DNR Chippewa National Forest Mississippi River Parkway Commission Clubs/Associations Get Fit Itasca Recreation Clubs –Club Mesabi –Mountain Bike Club –Snowmobile Clubs –Nordic Ski Clubs Itasca Trails Taskforce Edge of Wilderness Byway

6. Sample Marketing Outdoor Enthusiast Family Leisure Bicyclist - Niche Marketing Groups

7. Mississippi River Music Festival Mississippi Showboat –Outdoor Theatre –Melodie Showboat Musical –Ziibi Musical Forest History Center Outdoor Events & Attraction Venues Draw Visitors

8. New Opportunities New Water Sports Business –Livery Service New Events

9. Megan Christianson Office Phone: 218-326-9607 Cell Phone: 218-259-0572 Website: www.visitgrandrapids.com Email: megan@visitgrandrapids.com Follow Us: Grand Rapids, Minnesota Fan Page GRHappenings Visit Grand Rapids