Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and Grow Smart RI Economic Development Conference

On 5/10/19 the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and Grow Smart RI sponsored a lecture by Roger Brooks, a professional economic development consultant with long development experience. Four FHB directors attended the program and breakout sessions. The presentation confirmed strategies stated by Donovan Rypkema, in his FHB sponsored presentation on Feb 28, 2019, and by Main Street America. Roger has assisted more than 2,000 communities with their downtown development, place-branding, tourism, and marketing efforts. He noted that tourist appeal influences residents as well. Highlights of the Brooks Economic Development Presentation are available in the FHB Resources page.