The County of Ralls, Missouri was awarded a $100,000 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Development Technical Assistance federal grant program (CFDA 11.303) to conduct an economic feasibility study and community outreach from October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022.
The study will analyze market demand, competition, and identify opportunities to increase economic resiliency and stability in the region surrounding Mark Twain Lake through potential tourism asset development. The County will engage the community and present findings. Local economic developers will then utilize the information to develop a comprehensive marketing campaign for Mark Twain Lake working with existing businesses, residents, officials, and non-profits dependent on tourism's economic impact. The grant supports assessing strengths and weaknesses of building stability through lake-based development opportunities.
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