Spring Hospitality Training Co-op

In order to encourage and support local organizations in offering hospitality training, the Office of Tourism offers this cooperative opportunity for matching funds to help defray speaker costs.

Special consideration will be given to those groups/organizations that partner with other groups or communities in their area. This opportunity is being offered to regional tourism associations, Convention and Visitors Bureaus, Chambers of Commerce, tribal tourism associations, economic development corporations, commercial clubs, and various industry associations and groups. The Office of Tourism's goal is to provide financial assistance to at least one community in each of the state's four tourism regions.

Applications must confirm that the following requirements will be met:

• Office of Tourism funds may only be used to pay speaker fees. Speaker travel, per diem and workshop materials may not be included.
• Surrounding communities must be invited to attend.
• Participation cannot be limited to an organization’s members.
• Training must take place between April 1 and June 1, 2010.

Not all award amounts will be equal. Notification of awarded funds will be made by mid-March. Late applications will not be accepted.

 

Spring Hospitality Training Co-op application form (PDF, 39 KB)

 

Application deadline is February 26, 2010.

 

 

FOR INFORMATION

Please contact Eileen Bertsch, Visitor & Industry Relations Representative, for more information at 605-773-3301 or  Eileen.Bertsch@state.sd.us.