Saturday, January 23, 2010

2010 Governor's Conference on Tourism



The 2010 Governor's Conference on Tourism was recently held in Pierre, and I was thrilled to be one of 18 vendors selected to have a booth exhibiting "Made in South Dakota" products during the conference.  This was my first time showing my photography, and it was a lot of fun and a great experience!





I was fortunate to find myself next to Trina and Charlie Wheeler of Wheeler Farms Candy Company, who are seasoned exhibitors at the Governor's Conference, and Trina graciously shared many helpful marketing tips and ideas, as well as some delicious pecan butter brittle! Next time you are in Sturgis, I highly recommend stopping at their store and sampling their delicious candy!

I came home from the Conference full of ideas for expanding my market.  Now, if I could just fit a few more hours into the day....!!!


5 comments:

  1. Discover the spirit of adventure in Jewel Cave.Walk the perimeter of a now-dry sinkhole, which, 26,000 years ago, trapped Ice Age mammoths. Stand on the edge of discovery, viewing the fossil remains left in the ground and displayed in-situ. Both Columbian and woolly mammoths bones exhibited. Visit the Muller Exhibit Hall to learn about mammoths and the other animals (giant short-faced bear, camels and wolves) that roamed across the Great Plains thousands of years ago. Open year round with guided tours. Hands-on exhibits, walk-in mammoth bone hut, life-sized mammoth replicas, free "Sandbox Scientists" area for kids, Jr. Paleontologist Dig (reservations required, 605-745-6017), unique gift shop and extensive bookstore. Plan to spend two hours or more at the Mammoth Site to take advantage of continuously running video and the “after the tour” invitation to leisurely view the sinkhole for that second look and photo opportunities. You'll never forget The Mammoth Site! The Mammoth Site is a non-profit 501-C-3 Corporation and Equal Opportunity provider.

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  2. Open year round with guided tours. Hands-on exhibits, walk-in mammoth bone hut, life-sized mammoth replicas, free "Sandbox Scientists" area for kids, Jr. Paleontologist Dig (reservations required, 605-745-6017), unique gift shop and extensive bookstore

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  3. Open year round with guided tours. Hands-on exhibits, walk-in mammoth bone hut, life-sized mammoth replicas, free "Sandbox Scientists" area for kids, Jr. Paleontologist Dig (reservations required, 605-745-6017), unique gift shop and extensive bookstore. Plan to spend two hours or more at the Mammoth Site to take advantage of continuously running video and the “after the tour” invitation to leisurely view the sinkhole for that second look and photo opportunities. You'll never forget The Mammoth Site! The Mammoth Site is a non-profit 501-C-3 Corporation and Equal Opportunity provider.

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  4. Open year round with guided tours. Hands-on exhibits, walk-in mammoth bone hut, life-sized mammoth replicas, free "Sandbox Scientists" area for kids, Jr. Paleontologist Dig (reservations required, 605-745-6017), unique gift shop and extensive bookstore. Plan to spend two hours or more at the Mammoth Site to take advantage of continuously running video and the “after the tour” invitation to leisurely view the sinkhole for that second look and photo opportunities.

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  5. Stand on the edge of discovery, viewing the fossil remains left in the ground and displayed in-situ. Both Columbian and woolly mammoths bones exhibited.

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