This EDA investment supports the western upper peninsula planning and development regional commission with developing the western upper peninsula tourism economic impact analysis, to help regional…

The Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional Commission received a $149,892 project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration on April 26, 2022. The funding supports the development of a Western Upper Peninsula Tourism Economic Impact Analysis to help regional leaders in Hancock, Michigan better understand how to leverage tourism and outdoor recreation as an economic driver.

Under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307), the analysis will assess how the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the region's tourism industry but also created demand for outdoor recreation. Upon completion, regional stakeholders will use the analysis to respond to damages in travel, tourism and outdoor recreation from the pandemic. This will enhance future economic sustainability, strengthen the regional economy and bolster economic resiliency throughout Western Upper Peninsula communities.

This EDA investment supports the western upper peninsula planning and development regional commission with developing the western upper peninsula tourism economic impact analysis, to help regional leaders better-understand how to capitalize on tourism and outdoor recreation as a regional economic driver in hancock, michigan. The covid-19 pandemic disrupted the region's tourism industry but also created demand and opportunities in outdoor recreation for the region. Once completed, the project will help the region respond to damage to the travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation sectors from the coronavirus pandemic, which will enhance future economic sustainability, strengthen the regional economy, and bolster economic resiliency throughout the region.