Hood Canal Business Association

About HCBA
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MISSION  STATEMENT

Hood Canal Business Association’s (HCBA) mission is to build a strong business community by being a constant advocate of its members and the community.

 

GOALS

Market and sell the south Hood Canal area as a “destination for recreation,” thus building a “drive to” rather than a “drive through” area.  Target the residents of urban areas that are 2 hours and less driving time away.  Create and maintain an atmosphere where not only is the visitor impressed, but they are treated with a degree of welcome that will invite them to make a return trip or buy a permanent residence.

 

STRATEGIES

Develop and maintain a web site.  Create a PR campaign, which publicizes specific seasonal events and activities that are unique to our area.  Participate in activities that promote outdoor recreation.  Support cooperative advertising that targets our market, starting with the Olympia-Tacoma-Seattle corridor, thereby taking in the Fort Lewis and McChord markets, as well as the Bremerton, Kitsap Peninsula market.

 

TACTICS

Keep the web site updated and appropriately linked to other web sites.  Develop activities and events that are unique to our area.  Write press releases regarding the events, and then funnel the story to travel related editors.  Utilize the State PR office for distribution and contacts.  Continue to build and association with the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce, the North Mason Chamber of Commerce, and the Washington State Tourism Office.  Generate flyers for distribution by businesses and during activities that provide information on upcoming events, as well as a list of things to do here in the area.  Produce welcome packets for distribution by real estate offices.   Do mailings that invite customers to specific events, and/or offer special packages, which allow businesses to cross sell.  Beautify and decorate storefronts, parking lots, and roadsides.  Create and run cooperative advertising in seasonal publications that circulate in our target areas.  Identify untapped markets and promote group water sport activities.

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HCBA

PO Box 856

Hoodsport, WA 98548

HCBA meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:00 PM in the Hoodsport Timberland Regional Library, 40 N Schoolhouse Hill Road.  Welcome one and all to discuss what is happening in our area and to meet local business people interested in promoting tourism.