THE BUSINESS of TOURISM
The tourism business is important to the economy here in Gaston County as well as in the Charlotte region and all across North Carolina. With speakers representing tourism from each of those perspectives, this program will inform you about how critical tourism is to economic development.
Michael Applegate, executive director of Gaston County 's Department of Travel & Tourism, will lead the panel. Heath Dillard of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority will be on the panel along with Marlise Taylor, director of research for Visit NC. They will reveal the latest information from a survey just completed on the economic impact of tourism..
Business Buzz is a Chamber program that provides valuable community information on significant issues. The breakfast programs help keep Chamber members and others participating connected to the growth and changes in the area.
Friday Aug 26, 2016
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Registration opens at 7:15.
Breakfast begins at 7:30.
Program begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 9 a.m.
Kimbrell Campus of Gaston College
Auditorium - Room 118
7230 Wilkinson Blvd.
Belmont, NC 28012
$15 for Chamber members
$20 for non-members
Teresa Rankin - 704.825.5307
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