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Posts From: October 2020

Report Shows Outdoor Recreation a Key Driver of Wisconsin’s Economy

Oct. 28, 2020

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s Office of Outdoor Recreation released its economic report today. Produced by Headwaters Economics, an independent, bipartisan, and nonprofit…

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Meaney Honors Five for Excellence in Tourism

Oct. 22, 2020

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary-designee Sara Meaney presented five recipients with Governor’s Tourism Awards for their outstanding contributions to the state’s hospitality…

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Department of Tourism Announces 158 TRAVEL Grant Awards

Oct. 20, 2020

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Tourism today announced the recipients of the Tourism Relief to Accelerate Vitality and Economic Lift (TRAVEL) stimulus grant program. TRAVEL grants have…

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Wisconsin Tourism Announces Joint Effort Marketing Grant Recipients

Oct. 07, 2020

MADISON, Wis. (Oct. 7, 2020) – The Department of Tourism today announced $73,950 awarded in Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grants in September. The City of Burlington was awarded $34,450 to assist in…

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Gov. Evers Invests Additional $100 Million in Wisconsin Small Businesses and Economic Stabilization

Oct. 06, 2020

This release was initially distributed by the Office of the Governor here. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $100 million in investments aimed at providing additional economic…

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