Local tourism agencies receive TRAVEL grants

29 Oct 2020


Rusk, News

Three local tourism marketing agencies have received significant grants from the state Tourism Relief to Accelerate Vitality and Economic Lift (TRAVEL) stimulus program.

The Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) received $38,503; the Hayward Lakes Visitor & Convention Bureau (HLVCB) received $37,198 and the Cable Area Chamber of Commerce (CACC) received $51,500.

The state distributed nearly $12 million to 158 entities. The funds come from Wisconsin’s portion of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars.

“We are glad to be distributing grants to 158 organizations, demonstrating the importance of tourism (recovery) throughout the state,” said Sara Meaney, secretary-designee for Wisconsin Department of Tourism.

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