New Agritourism Summit Aims For Common Ground
By Craig Manning | March 19, 2024
Michigan State University Extension has announced the details for the first-ever Agritourism Summit, scheduled for May 7-8 in Traverse City. The two-day event, which will include a tour of local agritourism businesses followed by a day of panels and keynotes at the Hagerty Center, seeks to answer why agritourism has become arguably the most vital and vibrant part of Michigan’s agricultural economy.
Trevor Tkach, president and CEO of Traverse City Tourism (TCT), helped organize the summit after a conversation with Dennis Arouca, a local businessman and investor who serves on the boards for the Grand Traverse Economic Development Corporation and the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Council.
“Dennis and I ran ...
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