Laurel, MS

Lake Tomahawk, WI: Softball, Summer Crowds…and Snowshoes

Category: Placemaking, Enjoy the Outdoors, Attract Tourists, Lake Tomahawk, Marketing Projects, Laurel

Lake Tomahawk’s Tourism Success Story: Softball, Summer Crowds…and SnowshoesSoftball, Hot Dogs, Homemade Pie…and snowshoes? It may not be the catchiest jingle, but in Lake Tomahawk, WI, it perfectly captures a uniquely Northwoods Americana.In Lake Tomahawk, community spirit is a way of life, shaped by a blend of natural beauty, deep-rooted...
Laurel, Mississippi: From Lumber Town to HGTV Haven - Laurel's Tourism Triumph

Category: Attract Tourists, Laurel, Grow Entrepreneurs, Success Stories

Laurel, Mississippi, boasts a story of resilience and reinvention.  Once a thriving logging town, Laurel faced economic hardship when the industry declined in the late 20th century.  By the early 2000s, the downtown area suffered from disrepair, mirroring the struggles of many small towns.But Laurel refused to give up.  Led...
Laurel, MS: RAISE Grant and Industrial Site Fuel City’s Growth

Category: Laurel, Grow Entrepreneurs, Main Street

Laurel, Mississippi, is set to undergo a transformative period of growth and renewal, thanks to a recent award of $24.8 million through the RAISE (Rebuild America Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) grant program.  This significant investment is a game changer for the community, aimed at making vital improvements to the...