BLM, California Historic Route 66 Association to Host Economic Summit
Organization
BLM Office:
Media Contact:
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California Desert District, in partnership with the California Historic Route 66 Association, will sponsor a Route 66 Economic Development Symposium on May 18, 2016 at the Ramada Inn, located on Historic Route 66 in Barstow.
Guest speakers from across the United States will share their experiences and expertise regarding how the cities, towns and counties can work together to tap into Route 66’s boundless economic tourism potential and utilize existing grant opportunities to fund Route 66 revitalization opportunities and programs.
Experts from the tourism industry also will provide insight on how California communities can develop dynamic tourism portfolios to attract national and international visitors. Discussions also will recommend strategies how to promote Route 66 attractions, including museums, historic buildings and other community attractions to enhance economic tourism development opportunities.
Information regarding registration, lodging, and symposium topics can be found at www.route66CA.org.
For more information about the symposium, contact Sharon Foster at (760) 885-9369, sharonfosterav@gmail.com, or Sheila Beekman-Compton at (831) 247-0673, beekcomp@yahoo.com.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.