News for Members/Partners of the ANF Visitors Bureau- McKean County
Small Business GRANT- $5,000 to $50,000- ONLY OPEN UNTIL JULY 6
Grant is for small business negatively impacted by COVID-19. Grants are available only for business with annual revenues (prior to March 1, 2020) of $1 million or less and have 25 or fewer full-time employees. Business must operate in PA, and be structured as a C-Corporation, S-Corporation, LLC, or sole proprietorship. Business must currently be open or have a clear plan to re-open once permitted by PA .  GRANT APPLICATION
MASKS ARE MANDATORY
Dept. of Community and Economic Development has issued a helpful one sheet explaining that masks are mandatory. No Shoes, No Service, No Mask-No Service. It is a great, easy to understand explanation of the current PA Policy. Good piece to laminate and put on your front door.  DOWNLOAD POSTER .
New PA GOV Mandates -7-1-2020-   MASKS MUST BE WORN WHEN ANYONE LEAVES THE HOUSE
New PA GOV Reminder for Business-7-1-2020 -MASKS MUST BE WORN IN RESTAURANTS & BARS

Cocktails-to-Go- Transaction Scanning Device
Reminder. Anyone participating in the Cocktails-to Go program needs to have a transaction scan device by July 20 th . Original mandate was for 60 days after the program started-it is almost 60 days!

For Businesses Operating in PA during COVID-19
FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions for businesses operating in PA during the COVID-19 crisis. Covers all the necessary guidelines for occupancy limits, masks, weddings, restaurants, and other helpful info.
Quick Survey for the Bureau of Forestry
Pennsylvania DCNR Bureau of Forestry is writing a new Strategic Plan that will set the bureau’s mission. Survey asks input on land acquisition, management, recreation, ATV trails, forestry, and other items we all care about. Please participate as input from rural PA is important. (It will take 5 minutes tops to complete). Deadline: Aug. 31,2020 . TAKE SURVEY 
Role of Trails, Walking & Biking in COVID-19 Management
How can trails, walking and biking serve as a fundamental asset in building a healthy, safe COVID future? Join in a dynamic discussion moderating by RTC’s VP of Trail Development, Liz Thorstensen, with leaders in transportation, public health, and local economic development. Wed. July 8 th , 1 -2 pm. REGISTER HERE FOR WEBINAR

Working for YOU

PR & PROMOTION & OUTREACH
Penns Woods Jeep Jamboree - All received ANFVB Gift bags with Travel Guide, Map, Decal, Kinzua post card. Coordinated with the Bradford Regional Chamber of Commerce.


·         Where & When-Summer- Off-Grid Adventures- Tracy Ridge Rec. Area (ANF) & Majestic Trails
·        Recreation News- Camping and Cabins in the Allegheny National Forest
 
Advertising/Promotion
·         Good Housekeeping/Ladies Home Journal- Print Ad + online Ohio Market-54,212 +online
·         Backroads Magazine- circulation 50,000 + online
·        Getaways on Display- Travel Guide distribution to AAA Eastern PA, NY, Western PA-6-month brochure distribution contract for the ANFVB Travel Guide- $2,154.
·        PA, NY, OH Outdoor Magazine-June & July -circulation 98,000 +online SEE ADS
 
Tracking-Social Media June 2020
·         Facebook — June reach 233,301, Engagements 41,707, Videos 2,495, Friends 88,694 
·         Website Total Visits-14, 473 Total Pages- 35,915
·        Top Countries- US, France, Canada, UK, China, India, Netherlands, Germany, Italy
·        Top Referrers- m.Facebook, duckduckgo, l.facebook, onlyinyourstate, ecosia.org, alleghenyrivercampground, search.xfinity
·        Cities: Pittsburgh, New York, Erie, Philly, Buffalo, St. Marys, Moon, Altoona
·        Most Popular Pages: KSP, lodging-cabins-campgrounds, kinzua sky walk, home site, allegheny reservoir, download maps-guides -414, hiking, camping, ANF deer management

 
Marketing Hint: You are Doing the Work- Let the PUBLIC KNOW
As cases of COVID-19 spike in other states, both residents and travelers in the area NEED to know which properties are the “Good Guys” working to keep the public and their employees safe. Lists are being started online of properties not wearing masks, with people boycotting those properties. Participate in the P A PROMISE FOR LODGING & the PA PROMISE FOR RESTAURANTS . Then post YOUR PA PROMISE SIGN on your window on your website. PA PROMISE SIGN-LODGING    PA PROMISE SIGN-RESTAURANTS