- Last Updated on Friday, 28 February 2020 19:51
Washington County Pennsylvania, which is home to some of the country’s finest historical and cultural attractions, continues to lead the southwestern Pennsylvania region in both economic and tourism growth.
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| Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency |
To demonstrate this growth and tourism’s impact on economic development, the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency announced $99,657 in new tourism investments today. The Agency was joined by the Washington County Commissioners and representatives of the county’s tourism attractions at an event held at The Spring House, in Washington.
Jeff Kotula, President of the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency, commented on the importance of tourism as a major economic driver in the county. “Washington County’s economy is not only being driven by energy, education and advanced manufacturing, but by a strong tourism industry. In fact, tourism continues to be one of the largest industries in the county with over $700 million in direct visitor spending and supporting nearly 6,000 jobs according to the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development. These new investments in our tourism assets and attractions will support additional economic growth and increase our quality of life-attracting more leisure and business visitors as well as residents to our county,” Kotula stated.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
TOURISM GRANT PROGRAM
(January 2020 – December 2020)
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Little Lake Theatre Company (Interior Renovations) $ 3,974.00
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum (Washington County Fairgrounds Trolley Platform Shelter) $ 25,000.00
West Alexander Agricultural Association (Handicapped parking area improvements) $ 10,000.00
$ 38,974.00
MARKETING PROGRAMS
Cherry Valley Organics (2020 Promotional Campaign) $ 5,000.00
Houston Pumpkin Festival (2020 Promotional Campaign) $ 2,300.00
Little Lake Theatre Company (2020 Promotional Campaign) $ 12,135.00
Mon Valley Acedemy for the Arts (Summer Concert in the Park Series) $ 2,250.00
Washington County Family Entertainment (2020 Concert Series) $ 20,000.00
Washington County Heritage Alliance (Promotional Material Development) $ 9,522.00
Washington Symphonic Orchestra (2020 Concert Series) $ 9,476.00
$ 60,683.00
Total $ 99,657.00
About the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency
The Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation that engages in the planning and promotion of programs designed to stimulate and increase the volume of leisure and business travel into Washington Countyand to assist the promotional efforts of local entities that may bring visitors to Washington County. The Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency is a partner of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. Learn
