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TRAC session aim at helping businesses

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Wednesday, April 04, 2012

The North Carolina Division of Tourism and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership will host two TRAC Sessions in Western North Carolina.

Sessions will be held from 2 – 5:30 p.m. on April 18 in Bryson City at the Fryemont Inn and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 19 in Morganton at the Morganton Community House.

TRAC program was developed to assist businesses of all sizes in business development and marketing of their tourism products and services.

At each TRAC session, representatives from the Division will be on hand to discuss services they can provide businesses including strategic planning, assistance with identifying funding sources, and serving as liaisons with other local, state and federal agencies.

The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership and other regional partners will also be on hand to answer questions and share resources.

There is no charge to attend, but an RSVP is appreciated.

919.733.7502 or 919.733.0869.

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