Plymouth ice festival economic stimulus to downtown
The Plymouth International Ice Sculpture Spectacular, which runs Jan 26-28, is about more than just the art; the township’s Downtown Development Authority will make use of the event as a marketing tool for its downtown amenities.
The Plymouth International Ice Sculpture Spectacular, which runs Jan 26-28, is about more than just the art; the township’s Downtown Development Authority will make use of the event as a marketing tool for its downtown amenities.
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Mike Wright, who chairs Plymouth’s Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors, said the DDA believes in the ice fest and the traffic it brings to downtown retailers and restaurants.
“Our belief is that is has tremendous value, an event that is recognized within the entire region and draws people from beyond Plymouth,” Wright said. “We feel so confident, we invested $2,500 in an ice sculpture with our new marketing logo that will be carved and displayed.”
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