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Proposal 1: Where's the Meat?
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This month Editor-in-Chief Don Holecek reviews Proposal 1, to be listed on Michigan's ballot on November 2, from an economist's perspective. To learn more about the issues behind this initiative, as well as to view links where you can learn more about Proposal 1 and where you can view a copy of the ballot you will see at your precinct on voting day, click the link below.
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Here's the Scoop on People & Jobs
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This is the place to come to learn about the latest awards, appointments, retirements and now for the first time--job postings--within Michigan's Tourism Industry. This list only includes news and postings that our staff knows about, so be sure to send items for this list to the Michigan Tourism Business publisher.
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Tourism Matters
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 MSU Extension Educator, Sally Carpenter, announces why the Tourism Matters newsletter has been integrated into Michigan Tourism Business and explains why you can expect to see a story from her in many upcoming issues, continuing the message that TOURISM DOES MATTER.
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Michigan Tourism Indicators
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From Un-painted Victorian Lady to Angelic B&B
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 Have you ever wondered what it takes to open a new Bed & Breakfast business? Well, Dan and Linda VanPELT, owners of the new Angel's Lair Bed & Breakfast in Bay City, know what it takes, and they are pleased to share the lessons they've learned with you. I think you will find this story both educational and amusing, so take a few moments and give it a look.
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Privilege or Right: A Closer Look at Casino Taxes
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The June 2004 issue of Global Gaming Business published an article, "Privilege or Right: Gaming Deserves Predictable and Reasonable Taxation," written by Robert Russell and Andrew Smith. Michigan Tourism Business has received permission to reprint this well-researched article to help our readers understand the impact that high taxes have on gaming businesses.
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Michigan Tourism Conference Presentations
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To view the recent 2004 Michigan Tourism Conference presentations, including one delivered by the Senior Vice President of Travel Michigan George Zimmermann, and one delivered to the Michigan Travel Commission by Dr. Chris Vogt and Kiki Kaplanidou from the MSU Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies titled, “Website Evaluation for Destination Marketing Organizations” click here.
Bruce Wolff, National Chair and Executive Vice President of Marriott International, also delivered an address at the 2004 Michigan Tourism Conference, click here to view it.
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Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities
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Michigan Tourism Business offers advertising space and monthly sponsorships to deliver your message to thousands of tourism industry professionals in Michigan each month. Click here to view a PDF file or Word file explaining how information about your business can appear in an upcoming issue, or contact the Publisher.
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Industry News & Reports
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To view an extensive collection of links to recent news stories and research findings about the travel, tourism, and recreation industries, click on the link to your preferred viewing format.
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Upcoming Conference & Trade Shows
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A refreshed list of upcoming Michigan conferences and trade shows
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A very comprehensive list of nation-wide industry conferences
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