unlock YOUR

COMMUNITY’S

potential

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PARTNER WITH US ➺
PARTNER WITH US ➺

TOURISM • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • LOCAL GROWTH

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TOURISM • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • LOCAL GROWTH ✦

rural community solutions

RURAL COMMUNITIES FACE GROWING DEMANDS WITH LIMITED STAFF, RESOURCES, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT. HARMON GROUP WORKS ALONGSIDE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, TOURISM ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO SUPPORT VISIBILITY, TOURISM, AND PRACTICAL COMMUNITY-FOCUSED INITIATIVES.

FROM TOURISM PROMOTION AND SHORT-TERM RENTAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL BRANDING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, WE HELP RURAL COMMUNITIES BUILD PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS THAT FIT THEIR NEEDS.

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LOCAL
PARTNERS.
REAL RESULTS.

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LET'S WORK TOGETHER ➺
LET'S WORK TOGETHER ➺

community support services

01

SHORT-TERM RENTAL & HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX SUPPORT

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FOCUS: SHORT-TERM RENTAL (AIRBNB & VRBO) REGISTRATION, HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX ADMINISTRATION, COMMUNITY COMPLIANCE

WHAT WE’LL SUPPORT: REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, PAYMENT PORTALS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, REPORTING SUPPORT

MANY RURAL COMMUNITIES ARE EXPERIENCING GROWTH IN AIRBNB, VRBO, AND TOURISM ACTIVITY BUT HAVE LIMITED STAFF CAPACITY TO MANAGE REGISTRATION, REPORTING, AND COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS EFFECTIVELY.

SCHEDULE A FREE STR ASSESSMENT ➺
SCHEDULE A FREE STR ASSESSMENT ➺

02

TOURISM MARKETING & COMMUNITY BRANDING

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FOCUS: COMMUNITY BRANDING, TOURISM PROMOTION, SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT, VISITOR OUTREACH

WHAT WE’LL SUPPORT: SIGNAGE CONCEPTS, REGIONAL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS, EVENT PROMOTION, COMMUNITY VISIBILITY, DIGITAL CONTENT & WEBSITE, LOCAL GUIDES

MANY RURAL COMMUNITIES HAVE STRONG LOCAL STORIES, EVENTS, AND TOURISM ASSETS BUT LIMITED STAFF CAPACITY TO PROMOTE THEM EFFECTIVELY.

SCHEDULE A FREE COMMUNITY BRANDING REVIEW ➺
SCHEDULE A FREE COMMUNITY BRANDING REVIEW ➺

03

BUSINESS RECRUITMENT & COMMUNITY PROMOTION

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FOCUS: COMMUNITY POSITIONING, RETAIL RECRUITMENT SUPPORT, LOCAL OPPORTUNITY PROMOTION

WHAT WE’LL SUPPORT: COMMUNITY MARKETING MATERIALS, SITE PROMOTION, BUSINESS OUTREACH SUPPORT, LOCAL DATA PACKETS, COMMUNITY VISIBILITY

MANY RURAL COMMUNITIES IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW RESTAURANTS, RETAIL, TOURISM, AND LOCAL BUSINESS GROWTH BUT HAVE LIMITED CAPACITY TO ORGANIZE AND PROMOTE THOSE OPPORTUNITIES EFFECTIVELY.

SCHEDULE A BUSINESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT ➺
SCHEDULE A BUSINESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT ➺

BUILT FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES.

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BUILT FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. ✦

SUPPORTING RURAL COMMUNities

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  • Cities & Small Towns

  • Chambers of Commerce

  • Tourism Organizations

  • Main Street Programs

  • Downtown Organizations

  • Local Event Groups

FREE INTRODUCTORY CALLS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES EXPLORING TOURISM, VISIBILITY, SHORT-TERM RENTAL ACTIVITY, AND LOCAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES.

START THE CONVERSATION

  • SHORT-TERM RENTAL & HOT REVIEW

  • TOURISM & VISIBILITY DISCUSSION

  • LOCAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITY REVIEW

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TOURISM • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • LOCAL GROWTH

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TOURISM • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • LOCAL GROWTH ✦

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY

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