9/17/2007
Nature Tourism Workshop to be held in Brinkley
by Cozetta Jones, Graduate Assistant, UALR Lead Center
A full day nature tourism workshop will be hosted October 27, 2007, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, at the Brinkley Convention Center in Brinkley by Audubon Arkansas, the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The workshop is designed to provide expertise, resources and information for landowners, farmers, and small business owners interested in developing or expanding businesses to offer natural and cultural tourism.
Speakers will include Marla Johnson, CEO of Aristotle, Inc.; Jody Pagan, wildlife biologist for Five Oaks Wildlife Services in DeWitt; Harrison Pittman, director of the National Agricultural Law Center at the University of Arkansas School of Law; Dr. Dan Scheiman, Audubon's director of bird conservation; David Long of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission; and Allen Stanley of the Arkansas Small Business Development Center.
The afternoon “Resource Buffet” will offer business owners, landowners and civic leaders an opportunity to meet one on one with the morning’s speakers. Topics for discussion will build on the morning’s offerings and include funding, habitat management, regional tourism opportunities, legal concerns, marketing options, business plans and business development.
The workshop fee is only $20, or $30 per couple, and includes lunch and a workshop resource manual. Students are no charge, but luncheon reservations are required. Reservations and payment are being received at the Monroe County Cooperative Extension Office. Call 870-747-3397 for reservations.
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