Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Council.
The Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that, with support from a 2nd Year JEM Grant from the WI Department of Tourism and a generous sponsorship from Generac, they will be bringing back the Whitewater Storytelling Festival! This wonderful festival, happening September 23-25, 2022, is a celebration of the art of storytelling, bringing to Whitewater locally, regionally, and nationally known storytellers. The festival is a collaborative event, harnessing the talents, skills, and resources of multiple organizations and individuals in the Whitewater community. Information about the activities happening during the festival weekend can be found at https://www.whitewaterchamber.com/whitewater-storytelling-festival/. Updates are being made weekly as the schedule for the festival grows!
The JEM Grant from the WI Department of Tourism will help with marketing this exciting event and attracting visitors to the community from new tourist markets. The Whitewater Chamber is keenly focused on making Whitewater a place people want to visit, live, learn, celebrate, and grow. This 3-year grant opportunity gives the Whitewater Area Chamber and its partners the opportunity to highlight Whitewater’s robust arts community and build the festival into an event that puts Whitewater on the map!
Tourism is a multibillion-dollar industry in the state of Wisconsin, and the industry is crucial to economic recovery and success. JEM grant funds are available to nonprofit organizations for the promotion of Wisconsin tourism events and destinations and are just one of the tools in the toolbox for the Department of Tourism to partner with organizations and nonprofits around the state who are using innovation and creativity to bring visitors and dollars to their community.
The Whitewater Area Chamber is thrilled to receive the 2nd year JEM Grant! We are also grateful to be part of such a vibrant community filled with talented and generous individuals and organizations. We look forward to the 2nd year of this wonderful festival and welcoming new visitors to the community. Be sure to follow the Chamber’s Facebook page for updates on the festival planning! For questions about this event or anything Chamber related please contact Kellie Carper, Exec. Director at (262) 473-4005.
