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11 <br /> programming, and major agricultural events such as Hog Day, Salt & Smoke and <br /> Sound, Farmers Markets, Gay Pride Carrboro event, LGBTQ messaging to name a few. <br /> Interdepartmental Collaboration <br /> Work with: <br /> • Parks & Recreation — promote trails, parks, and greenways <br /> • Aging — provide trolley and tour programs accessible to seniors <br /> • Arts Commission — elevate cultural events and galleries <br /> • Agricultural Extension — highlight farms, markets, and agri-tourism <br /> • Preservation Initiatives — support heritage tourism <br /> • Sustainability/Clean & Green — promote tourism as a clean and green industry <br /> • Economic Development — drive hotel demand and attract visitor spending <br /> • Civil Rights & Inclusion — uplift diverse businesses and inclusive events <br /> • Veterans Affairs — provide public relations materials to Orange County Veterans <br /> Committee. <br /> Visitor Services <br /> The Visitors Bureau uses a wide range of modern tools to help visitors navigate <br /> and feel welcome. Its mobile-friendly, ADA-accessible website serves as a central <br /> hub with real-time events, dynamic maps, trip-planning tools, and dining and lodging <br /> information. Custom QR codes provide guided tours and while many digital kiosks at <br /> hotels provide quick directions and attraction searches. Visitors Bureau social media <br /> platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and X now function as real-time <br /> visitor-service tools, sharing trending experiences and answering questions on the spot. <br /> Partnerships with local businesses extend visitor support even further, with restaurants, <br /> hotels, museums, and shops distributing QR-coded maps, itineraries, and insider tips. <br /> Outdoor-oriented navigation tools such as trail-mapping apps, greenway QR codes, and <br /> kiosk stations at trailheads are also becoming essential, especially in communities that <br /> value outdoor recreation like Orange County. The Visitors Bureau works with local <br /> Parks and Rec Departments to learn about QR codes that offer self guided tourism <br /> information. <br /> 5. Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying out the <br /> goals identified in the Grange County Strategic Man. General information about the <br /> Strategic Plan is available here. <br /> Diverse and Vibrant Economy <br />