Spending climbs to $150.9 million in 2023, a $6 million increase over previous year Just when tourism and economic development professionals thought Somerset-Pulaski County couldn’t possibly read more
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Dream Big Burnside Authority receives $100K state appropriation for feasibility study
Study will explore the long-term potential of making General Burnside Island an overnight tourist destination The Dream Big Burnside Authority celebrated a legislative victory today, during National read more
One year after fire, Thoroughbred Hospitality Group breaks ground for new hotel
$11 million Home2Suites project adds 20 jobs and 83 extended-stay suites A little more than a year after a devastating fire destroyed one of its Somerset properties, Thoroughbred Hospitality Group read more
Lake Cumberland Air Show wins tourism excellence award
“Tourism is the handshake of economic development.” — Destinations International This statement is especially true in Somerset-Pulaski County, where tourism is our No. 1 industry and we invest so read more
Make a difference: Join SPEDA’s student clean-up initiative
Triple Bag Challenge, set for Oct. 22-28, rewards environmental stewardship with prizes and valuable community service hours Calling all students in Somerset and Pulaski County: It's time to roll up read more
SPEDA, local tourism organizations honored as Stand Up Rural America Trailblazers
Award given annually to organizations that serve as a case study for how economic development professionals can elevate their efforts If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care read more