Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce and Southside Schools EAST Program Team Up to Market Community
Kyle Christopher, Tourism Director at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, recently visited Julie Reardon and Jason Weaver’s EAST classes at Southside High School to discuss how students can create marketing pieces to help improve local tourism. Christopher discussed the importance of tourism to our local economy and the ways in which the students can help shine a light on the many assets of Independence County such as the Polk Bayou, Main Street Batesville, and the new Recreation and Aquatics Center. Christopher said of the Southside East Program: “The EAST program has put so many great tools at these students’ fingertips that the work they do can reach far beyond the classroom walls.” About The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce: The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce is the leading voice of business in Independence County, providing advocacy, promotion and resources for chamber members. The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce sets the standard for excellence in member service, community collaboration, business growth and achieving a high quality of life in the Batesville area.
