Join OCVA’s Arica Sears and Zak Shelhamer as they discuss how destination management and destination marketing can work hand in hand to inspire visitation to nature-based destinations like Oregon’s South Coast. Integrating stewardship messaging into inspirational messaging can invite responsible visitors to be mindful of your destination while also showing them how to visit like a local.

We will also hear from the South Coast Development Council (SCDC) about a CCD Business Development grant they received from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The Grant is intended to help Southwestern Oregon (Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties) implement short and long-term economic recovery and resilience plans to rebuild resilient & sustainable communities throughout our region. CCD needs our communities, local governments, and partner organizations’ input and feedback to build back a stronger region!