Lt. Governor Skillman Awards $10,000 to the Ohio County Convention, Tourism and Visitors Commission

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Lt. Governor Skillman Awards $10,000 to the Ohio County Convention, Tourism and Visitors Commission Last month, I presented the Ohio County Convention, Tourism and Visitors Commission with a $10,000 Artisan Trail Development Grant. The grant will fund the Creative Spaces/Rural Places Trail, which will be a tourism package targeted at attracting and educating visitors who are interested in learning about a specific art form via classes, workshops, and visits with local artisans. The Indiana Artisan Trail Development Grant is a joint venture with the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, the Indiana Arts Commission and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. The Indiana Artisan program supports Hoosier entrepreneurs who produce fine art, crafts and agricultural products such as salsa, wine, and soaps. The goal of the project is to enhance Indiana's economy, especially in rural Indiana, and further the impact our products make through increased artisan activity and related tourism development. Governor Daniels and I are committed to supporting Hoosier entrepreneurs and promoting Indiana-made products. This project provides a unique opportunity to enhance the entrepreneurial culture than has been created in Indiana and to attract visitors to our state. Congratulations to the Ohio County Convention, Tourism and Visitors Commission on receiving this grant. I look forward to seeing the results of this project. Sincerely,