The Destination Marketing Organization whose mission is to generate a positive economic impact

through tourism.

River History

Logging

Fur Trade

Fishing

Power Generation

Tourism

Native American Traditions

Wild Rice Harvest

Great Resources:

Blandin Paper MN Power Forest History Center Itasca County Historical Society Corps of Engineers Grand

Rapids Public Library

Market & Promote to lure visitors to the Grand Rapids area.

Visitor Audience

Those seeking their ideal balance

between nature and community.

Utilize Community Brand

Grand Rapids,

It’s in Minnesota’s Nature

Market for Overnight Lodging

•100+ mile radius beyond Grand Rapids•52% visitors come from Twin Cities

Partners

Government/Agencies

•City •County•DNR•Chippewa National Forest•Mississippi River Parkway Commission

Clubs/Associations

•Get Fit Itasca•Recreation Clubs

– Club Mesabi– Mountain Bike Club– Snowmobile Clubs– Nordic Ski Clubs

•Itasca Trails Taskforce•Edge of Wilderness Byway

Sample Marketing

Outdoor EnthusiastFamily Leisure

Bicyclist - Niche Marketing Groups

• Mississippi River Music Festival• Mississippi Showboat

– Outdoor Theatre– Melodie Showboat Musical– Ziibi Musical

• Forest History Center

Outdoor Events & Attraction Venues Draw Visitors

New Opportunities

• New Water Sports Business– Livery Service

• New Events

Megan ChristiansonOffice Phone: 218-326-9607Cell Phone: 218-259-0572Website: www.visitgrandrapids.comEmail: megan@visitgrandrapids.com

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