Naturally Lewis

Naturally Lewis is accepting requests for proposals for tourism promotion!📣 We are requesting proposals for: ➡️ Discover Tug Hill Marketing, Communication, and Digital Media Buying Services ➡️ Discover Tug Hill Merchandise Line Find more information on these RFPs at https://lnkd.in/eE2cU_eQ

The photo album from the Naturally Lewis Economic Development Conference is out NOW!🤩 View the photos at https://lnkd.in/eY_8Aubr Thank you to Sweetwater Photography for capturing this inspiring day, all of our event sponsors that allowed for a successful event, and the Naturally Lewis Members that invest in our organization to grow our communities! Don't forget to join the Naturally Lewis Membership to invest in our community impact at https://lnkd.in/erYFVu6k 🏘️ 📣We hope you'll join us again on June 11, 2025📣 #naturallylewis #thenaturalchoice #lewiscountyny

The final lineup for the Naturally Lewis Economic Development Conference is out NOW!🤩 We're talking about entrepreneurship, community development, business support & resources, marketing, and SO much more! Register now at https://lnkd.in/eUVXFydY & tag who you're bringing below⬇️ #naturallylewis #economicdevelopment #economicdevelopment #businesssupport #businessdevelopment #smallbusiness #communitydevelopment #growth #business #community #organizations #entrepreneurship

LinkedIn, meet Trish! Trish Michael has recently joined the Naturally Lewis team as our Finance & Operations Manager. Get to know Trish by reading our latest blog post at https://lnkd.in/eD9h9NDA! #naturallylewis #lewiscountyny #thenaturalchoice #econdev #businessdevelopment #communitydevelopment #economicdevelopment #newhire #communityorganization #community #business

PLACEMAKING MATTERS🏘 At Naturally Lewis, we're championing the growth of a community that we all want to live, work, & play. This means we're looking to create a sense of place in our communities; we're placemaking.🏡 Placemaking covers a lot - trees in our downtown corridors, benches in pocket parks, arts & culture through Lewis County, and so much more. Learn more about placemaking in our latest blog post, "Thinking Beyond the Bench" ➡ https://lnkd.in/eaja4mdm Ready to play a role in creating a sense of place in our community? Naturally Lewis' Community Connections Grant Fund is currently accepting big-picture applications to bridge our communities together ➡ https://lnkd.in/edBYQqip #naturallylewis #lewiscountyny #thenaturalchoice #economicdevelopment #businessdevelopment #communitydevelopment

Ready to launch your biz? 🚀 This is your chance to compete for start-up funding through Naturally Lewis' Launch Lewis County Business Competition Grant Program! Here are the specifics: 💥 For start-up businesses, operating less than six months 💥 Owner must meet low-to-moderate income guidelines or create one job 💥 Grant awards of $10k, $20k, or $30k 💥 This is a grant program spanning from May through July 💥 Short applications are due on May 15, 2024 Submit your short application & business idea ➡ https://lnkd.in/emmiZMwr #naturallylewis #thenaturalchoice #lewiscountyny #grantprogram #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship Pictured: Josh from Sterling Valley Maple, a Launch LC Grant Recipient 🚀

WOW🤩👏 Naturally Lewis hosted two back-to-back events this week, each with a great turnout! Here’s what we partnered with our community on: 👏 Hosting a Discover Tug Hill Roundtable Event, bringing diverse voices to one room to discuss a wholistic approach to tourism development. 👏 Hosting our April empowerED. event, where our team members Jenna Kraeger Lauraine & Kaylee Tabolt, MBA discussed five ways to leverage LinkedIn. Be sure to attend our upcoming coming events, including the Naturally Lewis Economic Development Conference ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eeunM3N #naturallylewis #lewicountyny #thenaturalchoice #business #community #economicdevelopment #networking #tourismdevelopment #ruraleconomicdevelopment

SPEAKER REVEAL!🤩 Here's a first look at sessions for the Naturally Lewis Economic Development Conference! ➡ Dear Lewis County, Carve Your Path Forward ⬅ This workshop is preparing you for your next steps. Led by local small business owner, Christie Andrus-Nakano (The Human Factor), our aspiration is that organizations, businesses, and municipalities will see the value in forward thinking, strategic planning, and setting your path to move forward! ➡ Dear Lewis County, It's Not About You ⬅ In this marketing workshop, led by Hannah Roukous (Novel Marketing Co.), we're working with the basics. Think about your business or organization; who are you talking to? By identifying our customers, we can strategically & intentionally craft our marketing to talk to the people we need to! Register for the Naturally Lewis Economic Development Conference at https://lnkd.in/eUVXFydY #naturallylewis #thenaturalchoice #lewiscountyny #networking #econdev #conference #ruraleconomicdevelopment #nny #business #organizations #econdeveconference

We’re hosting our April empowerED. event THIS Friday! Start your morning off right with a one-hour discussion with our team members Jenna Lauraine & Kaylee Tabolt on ✨5 Ways to Leverage LinkedIn✨ 📅 April 26 ⏰ 8:30am-9:30am 📍 Judge's Quarters Bed and Breakfast 👥 All business & community leaders are invited! Register now at https://lnkd.in/epnnhahe #naturallylewis #lewiscountyny #thenaturalchoice

Registration for the Naturally Lewis Economic Development Conference is open NOW! Here's the details: 📅 June 12th 📌 3 Willows Event Center 👥 Various registration and sponsorship opportunities 💬 Workshops, networking, and interactive discussion talking about rural economic, business, and community development Find developing event details at https://lnkd.in/eUVXFydY #naturallylewis #thenaturalchoice #lewiscountyny #conference #networking #professionaldevelopment #business #community