Below you'll find reports and videos of Community Tourism Assessments and Destination Workshops for community development in Cattaraugus County. This is to help you in your community development efforts.
Cattaraugus County Dept. of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism has in the past hired consultants to research, present development opportunities and educational reports for the use of the County and the municipailites / attractions to use. We encourage you to review these reports and contact us for more information, a dvd copy of reports, or to work with EDPT on steps moving forward.
Videos of Workshops (Newest to Oldest)
Community Visioning Workshop for Organizations & Businesses June 5, 2018
Presenter(s): Bill Geist of DMO Proz; Josiah Brown, New York Welcomes You
Community Visioning Workshop for Community Officials June 4, 2018
Presenter(s): Bill Geist of DMO Proz; Josiah Brown, New York Welcomes You
Art of Destination Branding & Workshop - Nov. 2007
Presenter: Roger Brooks, Destination Development
According to Roger Brooks of Destination Development, “Always promote the experience (the activity) and THEN the approximate location; visitors are looking for things to do and learn.”
Reports (Oldest to Newest)
Assessment Findings & Suggestions: Gowanda to Randolph, NY - August 2007
File Type: PDF, File size: 11.5 MB (Low Resolution)
Includes the towns of Gowanda, Conewango, Dayton, Leon, and Randolph. This lead to New York's Amish Trail and other projects.
Assessment Findings & Suggestions: Onoville Marina, New York - July 2007
File Type: PDF, File size: 12 MB (Low Resolution)
From I-86 exit to around Onoville Marina. Includes the towns of South Valley.
Assessment Findings & Suggestions: Salamanca, New York - July 2008
File Type: PDF, File size: 3.80 MB (Low Resolution)
In July of 2008, a Community Tourism Assessment of Salamanca, New York, was conducted, and the findings were presented in a three-hour workshop. The assessment provides an unbiased overview of the community – how it is seen by a visitor.
Assessment Findings & Suggestions: Olean, New York - July 2008
File Type: PDF, File size: 5.09 MB (Low Resolution)
Includes the City of Olean and the towns of Portville, Allegany, Olean and the hamlet of Weston Mills.
Marketing & Brand Assessment for the Seneca Nation - October 2009
File Type: PDF, File size: 2.73 MB (Low Resolution)
During the summer of 2009, the Destination Development International (DDI) team was asked to visit three territories the Seneca Nation hopes to eventually develop or improve, and to look at the “branding” - or perceptions - of the Nation’s visitor-oriented assets.
A Destination Assessment of Select Communities - June 2018
A Destination Assessment by Zeitgeist Consulting's DMO Proz which includes the towns of Ashford, Carrollton, Cattaraugus, Delevan (Yorkshire), Franklinville, Little Valley and Machias.
File Type: PDF, File size: 10.9 MB
Other Recommended Videos & Reports
Smart Development for Quality Communities Series Guidebooks for Catt. County
Video: Start with why -- How great leaders inspire action - Simon Sinek - TEDxPugetSound
Video: First why and then trust - Simon Sinek - TEDxMaastricht
20 Ingredients Part 1 - Roger Brooks
Community Revitalization Fund
Municipalities in Cattaraugus County can apply for up to $5,000 in grant funds to help improve the beauty of your community's center with the Community Revitalization Fund.
Contact
Contact the Dept. of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism for any assistance with Community Development and the Community Revitalization Fund grant.
Contact Information
Economic Development, Planning and Tourism
Crystal J. Abers, Director of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism
Cattaraugus County Center
Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism
Second Floor
303 Court St.
Little Valley, NY 14755 USA
Phone: (716) 938-2310
Fax: (716) 938-2779
Open Hours
Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm except on County-observed Holidays.