This event will bring here thousands of high school competitors, family members, and spectators from 12 states.  It potentially presents a great business opportunity for you, and more broadly it will have a significant economic impact on our area.
 
We are making every effort to welcome this group to our community.  Our Convention & Visitors Bureau, which is a major sponsor of this event, has worked closely with the association to distribute information about area businesses and attractions to their attendees and has helped them plan and schedule activities.

We could use your help in welcoming the rowers to Muskingum County and ensuring that they have a positive experience while here.  Here are some ways you can help: 

• Be aware that these guests are in town on May 10 & 11.  If you run across people here for rowing, thank them and ask if they need any help like directions, suggestions, etc.
• Go watch the rowing competition.  It is a fascinating and exciting sport and admission is free.
• Consider being a sponsor.  if your business benefits from attracting groups like this to the community then you can help keep them coming back by supporting their event.
• Consider buying an ad in their program.  If you want to capture some of the business from the members of this visiting group this is a great way to reach this audience.

Thanks, and if you have any questions contact Kelly Ashby at the Chamber at  kashby@zmchamber.com.

Tom Poorman, President

Chamber of Commerce