NILES — Looking to the past while excitedly planning for the future, the Trumbull County Tourism annual meeting informed and honored local community and business leaders Tuesday afternoon at Vernon’s Cafe.

“It’s an opportunity for our industry to gather and talk, and for us to share our successes,” said Beth Kotwis Carmichael, CEO of Trumbull County Tourism. “Sometimes, people aren’t paying attention, and this is our opportunity to share those successes with our group.”

Kotwis Carmichael provided that information with updates on tourism’s impact in the county.

“Our marketing influences 76,000 visits to Trumbull County and contributes over $80 million in direct visitor spending, resulting in $286 for every $1 invested in marketing here,” she said. “This underscores the responsible stewar

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