Greater Hickory Metro Recreation Based Economic Development Initiative

Organization:

Western Piedmont Council of Governments

Amount:

$25,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Catawba

Year:

2004

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to fund the two economic elements of a study that identifies strategies for maximizing the use of area natural resources as recreation/tourism resources. The Council is acting on 2003 recommendations made by the US Dept. of Commerce’s study of economic development in the western Piedmont area—chiefly that of enhancing tourism via protection of outdoor amenities and through large-scale development.

Contact:

Mr. Samuel W. ErwinPO Box 9026Hickory, North Carolina 28603(828) 322-5991

Areas Served:

Region

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