region and are really focused on recruiting more amateur athletics, to boost our economy as well as quality of life,” he relays. For Woempner, the emphasis is on bringing people together at the fair, to celebrate the skills and talents of the community, along with the agricultural history of the region. “We have a solid quarter of a million that attend the fair every year, so now we just really want to focus on making sure that we’re offering the best to our community and having them be a part of that.” Field’s own wish list includes a possible “festival grounds” concept, tailoring to outdoor events such as mid‑sized concerts, cultural gatherings and community festivals that might feel too small for the indoor arena. “Currently we’re just moving forward with some of the things that have been approved and that are in my pocket that I can work with,” he reflects.“We will continue to improve and allow our facility to be absolutely the paramount facility within our region.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Yellowstone Bank www.yellowstone.bank 10 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 06
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