TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FUND GRANTS
Nanaimo: Tourism Nanaimo has disbursed funds from its Tourism Development Fund to three different organizations. The Nanaimo Science & Sustainability Society (NS3) $20,000, Summertime Blues Festival $5,000 and Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club $4,950.
The Tourism Development Fund established earlier this year to help grow tourism products in the community. Eligible projects must drive increased overnight visitation to Nanaimo & Region with a tie back to the Tourism Strategic Plan.
“These funds will be invaluable towards completing our "Fine China" trail,” says Bill McMillan Director of the Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club. “Our resources are limited. Funding will be dedicated to trail development. As a result, Nanaimo will soon boast a world class dedicated bicycle flow track that will help draw visitors to the Nanaimo Area!”
With help from Tourism Nanaimo, the NS3 is creating an interim science centre for Nanaimo. “Financial support from Tourism Nanaimo will enable the NS3 to work with TELUS World of Science to design and build hands-on exhibits specific for NS3’s science centre” said Liz DeMattia, NS3 co-founder and Executive Director.
“The TDF will assist the Nanaimo Blues Society in bringing a clarified vision for the "Summertime Blues" by focusing on how to best manage the festival going forward,” says Gerold Haukenfers, President of the Nanaimo Blues Society. “The feasibility study will enable to NBS to develop the "Summertime Blues" a destination place for world class blues for both musicians and music lovers.”
“The Tourism Leadership Committee is very excited to make these grants available to the community to help grow the tourism product in our region” said Dan Brady, Chair of the Tourism Leadership Committee.
2013 was the inaugural year for the Tourism Development Fund nearly $64,100 distributed to community organizations. The balance of the TDF dollars for 2013 will be rolled into the 2014 intake. The first 2014 intake closes February 10, 2014. Applications are available at TourismNanaimo.com.
Tourism Nanaimo is a division of the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation whose mission is to build a prosperous community through economic opportunity.
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