It’s been said that you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. This sentiment is more relevant than ever right now as we think about our favorite restaurants and watering holes. We’ve done the best we all could keeping the mom-and-pop shops afloat this year, but it may not be enough. Licking County is well known for its eclectic menus, locations, and service – let’s keep it that way! Read on for the latest US Travel Association’s unpacking of the American Rescue Plan and the support being offered to the nation’s hard-hit restaurant family. Click the button below to learn who qualifies, the grant amount, eligible uses, and the application process.
From the Executive Director
Dan is a lifelong resident of Licking County and is happy to call Newark his home base. With thirty years of experience in the hospitality sector, he has proudly served his community as Executive Director of Explore Licking County since 2012. His local board of directors’ involvement with the United Way of Licking County, the Works Advisory Council, and the Louis Sullivan bank restoration team keeps him grounded at home for causes near him. His involvement with statewide organizations, such as the Ohio Travel Association board of directors, the Ohio Humanities Council board of directors, the World Heritage Ohio initiative, and the Capital Area Tourism Alliance, allows him to bring a broad understanding of Ohio travel needs and wants to the work of Explore Licking County.
Dan believes travel is a catalyst for economic vitality and community engagement, feeling we’ve just begun to see Licking County grow into a regional destination of choice.
