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Tourism Incubator & Accelerator

The UPLIFT Tourism Incubator & Accelerator supports rural NC business, site, and attraction managers to strengthen their tourism operational skills.

・This 9-session program provides tourism-specific knowledge and skills in subjects such as management, marketing, funding, and partnership building among others.

・Expert speakers and group sessions are supplemented with one-on-one support and mentorship to address participants' specific needs.

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Tourism Incubator & Accelerator Overview

Discover more about the UPLIFT Tourism Incubator program, including a description of each session and the schedule.

Join the Tourism Incubator & Accelerator

Apply now to access resources and expert-led sessions aimed at helping rural North Carolina tourism organizations thrive and scale.

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Support comes from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is designed to address the impact from COVID-19 on the hospitality, tourism, and outdoor recreation industries. The UPLIFT program is funded under award 04-79-07689 from Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.

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