PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Alpena Area Convention & Visitors Bureau www.visitalpena.com The Alpena Area Convention & Visitors Bureau serves the Alpena region by marketing the community to inspire overnight visitation to Northeastern Lower Michigan, advocating for sustainable growth of the tourism industry, and protecting local assets that draw people to the area. The Bureau also works to facilitate logistical planning services for incoming group and meetings travel. 420 N. Second Avenue Alpena, Mi 49707 (989) 340-2288 port town in the 1800’s, the community celebrates its maritime heritage, from shipwrecks and glass bottom boat tours to lighthouses. The National Ocean Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has even established a freshwater marine sanctuary in Alpena, drawing large numbers of visitors. The downtown district, once struggling, has seen a vibrant revival, with increased tourism driven by new cruise ship visits and local events. We work very closely with the Chamber of Commerce and Target Alpena,” Smigelski remarks. “We’re the first glimpse that people get of Alpena when they fly in. We try to be as business-friendly and forward-thinking as we can.” As Alpena County Regional Airport continues to grow and evolve, its ongoing contributions to transportation, military operations, and economic development highlight its vital role in enhancing the region’s growth and connectivity. 216 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 10 ALPENA COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT
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