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1. Tourism Dollars and Business.

2. Government does not create jobs without a strong and vibrant private sector providing tax dollars.

3. Prime Appalachian Tourism Destinations.

4. Links help tourism businesses.

5. The sightseer's dollars left at roadside stands, hotels, tourist attractions, or gas stations do not begin to show all segments of the community touched by tourism.

6. What stops tourism dollars from staying in Appalachia? Encourage Appalachian Business to keep dollars in region.

7. If a company can’t find what they need in their own back yard, they look else where. Business’s understand community moral is heightened by spending dollar in the region.

8. In an area as large as Appalachia – interconnection is the key to keeping tourism dollars here.

9. The DMOZ http://www.dmoz.org/ Open Door Directory

10. Business for Business

11. Most home based business know how to do craft shows, flea markets, festivals, or other small tourist attractions.

12. Workshop, mentored by volunteer professionals can assist in helping new comers overcome obstacles. How to approach departments stores, hotels, restaurants, and other chain stores with Appalachian made products. Help suppliers meet demands for quality products by large businesses. Profit from internet advertizing or distribution.

13. Helping to overcome the obstacles.

14. Keeping money from leaving the region.

15. Appalachian Tourism Business Plaque Letting the community know there is a link between Appalachian based business and local Appalachian region. Fostering good community relationships.