Montana Update

eNewsletter for the Montana Tourism Industry | September 2010


Table of Contents
Montana Awareness and Travel Intent Up in 2010
Thirty-three Montana Projects Vying for TIIP Grant Funds
New CoC Geotourism Project Coordinator Onboard
TAC Welcomes New Member – Three Re-Appointed
Film Office Fall Update
Special Event Grant Deadline Reminder
MT Superhost Offering Free Webinars for Supervisors
“Connecting Children with the Outdoors” Workshop
Calendar of Events
Montana Awareness and Travel Intent Up in 2010

The Montana Office of Tourism recently received the results of a research study designed to measure the effect of its 2010 marketing campaigns.
Chicago Bus Wrap

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Thirty-three Montana Projects Vying for TIIP Grant Funds

Thirty-three non-profit Montana tourism facility operators have requested $1.98 million in grant funding from the 2010 Tourism Infrastructure Investment Program.
Moss Mansion

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New CoC Geotourism Project Coordinator Onboard

Former UM Geotourism Researcher Dylan Boyle has been hired as the new coordinator for the Crown of the Continent Geotourism Project.
Dylan Boyle

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TAC Welcomes New Member – Three Re-Appointed

Governor Schweitzer has selected Michelle Robinson to serve as a representative from Custer Country.
 Robinson Family

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Film Office Fall Update

Upcoming festivals and recent projects by the Montana Film Office.
 MFO Logo

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Special Event Grant Deadline Reminder

Applications to apply for the $80,000 in state tourism grant funds through the Special Events Grant Program are due Friday, September 24, 2010.
 Crow Fair

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MT Superhost Offering Free Webinars for Supervisors

Employee Engagement and Keys to Conflict Management are the topics for the MT Superhost Supervisor Training Webinars in October & November.
 Superhost Logo

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“Connecting Children with the Outdoors” Workshop

Montana State Parks is co-hosting this workshop with Wyoming and Idaho in West Yellowstone on October 6, 2010.
 Big Sky

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Calendar of Events

Montana Office of Tourism-related events for September and October.

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For all of the latest Montana tourism industry information log on to:  travelmontana.mt.gov

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