A visitor spends money at a local business. That business owner pays his employees a salary, pays taxes and purchases electricity to operate the business. These people also give money to local service organizations who, in turn, provide services and attractions for the local citizens and visitors. Either directly or indirectly, the new money generated by tourism touches all businesses, all service organizations, all families. This new money brings benefits in three ways.
New money creates opportunities for new businesses and services.
Visitors need lodging, food, entertainment, shopping opportunities and support services. These needs give entrepreneurs many choices in developing new businesses and expanding existing businesses. For example, people have wished that we had a mini-tour bus service in the area to show off our area attractions, and activities. While our area enjoys the benefits of manufacturing jobs, many large companies are moving out of Oswego County and out of New York state. These lost jobs can be replaced through increased development of the tourism sector.