This morning, the Gloucester Tourism Commission voted to appropriate $10,000 to be used to hire a public relations firm for the purpose of promoting tourism for the city of Gloucester.  These funds will be matched by Bass Rocks Ocean Inn to give us $20,000.  This is a great start to fund an effective publicity campaign for an entire year.  A steering committee is being formed with  representatives from the Tourism Commission, the business interests and the city. 

Our next move is to fund the remainder of the campaign and find the best public relations firm for the money.  A fund is being set up as a vehicle to accept the private contributions and distribute to the city when the firm has been accepted.  Please consider this when reviewing your marketing dollars and weigh the many advantages of more visitors into the city of Gloucester against how you spend those funds now.

And many thanks to all of you that let your voices be heard.  And this is just the beginning because with a city like Gloucester, there is no limit!!!