CRAFT 101 Kick-Off & Tourism Visioning Workshop

Kick-Off & Tourism Visioning Workshop

Moffat County Tourism Association (MCTA) and Craig/Moffat Economic Development Partnership (CMEDP) are working with the Colorado Tourism Office to bring the Colorado Rural Academy for Tourism (CRAFT) Studio 101 program to Moffat County.

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.

“I am truly excited the Colorado Rural Academy for Tourism program has been awarded to Craig and Moffat County, the timing is perfect for our community,” MCTA Director Tom Kleinschnitz said. “This program promises to connect all of us in the very important and emerging tourism business sector. These efforts will help create a visitor ready atmosphere that will ultimately benefit the entire county.”

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 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 18 at Moffat County Fairgrounds Pavilion, 640 East Victory Way, Craig

• 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.