CRAFT 101- Rural Tourism & Sustainable Tourism Learning Lab

Rural Tourism & Sustainable Tourism Learning Lab
Agenda

CRAFT Studio 101 is a 12-week, comprehensive training program provided to select rural communities that are in the beginning stages of building tourism into a viable and sustainable economic strategy.

The CRAFT technical assistance opportunity will bring six full-day training workshops to Craig, as well as provide an opportunity to apply for $10,000 to help with the implementation of strategies developed during the workshops.
 

There are tourism planning workshops scheduled at the start and finish of the 12-week program, with industry-specific learning labs in between. The full schedule is:

• Kick-Off & Tourism Visioning Workshop- Complete

• Rural Tourism & Sustainable Tourism Learning Lab from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 27 in room 185 at Colorado Northwestern Community College, 2801 West Ninth Street, Craig

• Outdoor Adventure Tourism & Visitor Readiness Learning Lab from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 9 in Room 185 at Colorado Northwestern Community College, 2801 West Ninth Street, Craig

• Marketing and Social Media & Culinary and Agritourism Learning Lab from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 in Room 185 at Colorado Northwestern Community College, 2801 West Ninth Street, Craig

• Local Tourism Planning Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 in Room 185 at Colorado Northwestern Community College, 2801 West Ninth Street, Craig

• Program Wrap-Up Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16 in Room 185 at Colorado Northwestern Community College, 2801 West Ninth Street, Craig

The workshops are offered free of charge and can be taken a la carte or as a complete program. Lunch will be provided.

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