MEDC needs an agency to get the word out about tourism, business in the state

Michigan's tourism industry is huge. It accounts for 200,000 jobs and generates $1.1 billion in state tax revenues, not to mention the $18.8 billion in visitor spending. That's not small potatoes. Actually, those are big potatoes. So, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is looking for an agency to facilitate a travel campaign to promote that state's assets, as well as an e-marketing campaign to increase the image of Michigan and its businesses.

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"Michigan is undertaking the most comprehensive and aggressive strategy in the nation to diversify our economy and grow new high-technology industries and jobs," Epolito said. "This new e-Marketing campaign will complement our 'Upper Hand' and 'Pure Michigan' efforts to show that whether you want to grow a business or take a vacation, Michigan is a great destination."

Read the entire release here.
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