State and native leaders met in Claremore on Dec. 18 to announce Rogers County has launched a tourism initiative to deliver extra folks and cash to the world.

Leaders stated they’re excited to profit from “Uncover Rogers County” forward of the Route 66 Centennial in 2026.

These main this initiative additionally stated they’re proud to get all eight cities within the county concerned.

Downtown Claremore is in style this time of yr with guests and buyers like Talli Coursey from Damaged Arrow.

“I initially got here right here to go to my people, who stay in Claremore, and that is simply such a neat distinctive expertise to buy in Claremore, so I wished to swing by,” stated Coursey.

State and native leaders hope a brand new initiative referred to as Uncover Rogers County will deliver much more eyes to Claremore, Catoosa, Verdigris, Oologah, Talala, Chelsea, Foyil and Inola.

Leaders stated {dollars} from the American Rescue Plan Act are getting used to extend the area’s on-line presence and showcase the most effective of the area, such because the Blue Whale of Catoosa.

Locals like Susan Gebhart, director of occasions for 320 On Foremost, are thrilled.

“To the extent that each one of us can work along with organizations like this one, it actually lets you make your cash go lots additional by way of getting the phrase out,” stated Gebhart.

Leaders stated tourism is a number one financial driver for the area, with 4,000 workers within the county.

Additionally they stated this yr alone, 350,000 visited the county and spent an estimated $111 million.

Rogers County Commissioner Ron Burrows stated much more guests are anticipated for the Route 66 centennial celebrations.

“If we are able to actually roll out the pink carpet with this form of tourism initiative, we are going to develop the inhabitants that does wish to develop right here and lift their household and get a job,” stated Burrows.

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