1. Log on to www.clevelandplus.com to learn about all the great things taking place in the region...then share them with friends and family.

  2. On www.clevelandplus.com, you can share photos or comments in the section, "What's your plus in our region," Visit the "In the Know" section on www.travelcleveland.com and share your favorite out-of-the-way places to visit.

  3. Invite an out-of-town friend of family member to join you on a Northeast Ohio vacation weekend this summer. Plan it around one of the many wonderful arts fairs throughout the region. Feed your party guests Ohio goodies: Peterson's nuts, Harry London's Buckeye candles and Humphrey popcorn balls.

  4. Become a tourist for a weekend. Stay in a local hotel or in an interesting rural area. Look through travel brochures on the rack and pick a new place to visit. Try a locally owned restaurant. Visit a part of our local, regional or state parks you havent seen before. Share photos and stories with friends.

  5. Contact your local convention and visitors bureau to learn about events, attractions and activities in your area.

  6. Travel a different route to work or on errands - even if its slightly out of the way. Observe something new and tell friends and family about it.

  7. Ask your employer to share good news about our region with employees. They can find it at www.clevelandplus.com. There's something new each month.

  8. Think of friends and family who run businesses or want to start one and encourage them to consider Northeast Ohio. Have them contact TeamNEO at 1-888-NEO-1411.

  9. Contact your favorite organization's national headquarters and encourage the group to hold its next conference in Northeast Ohio.

  10. When you travel, tell people you meet about all that's great in our region. Do the same when you meet a resident new to the region. The best marketing campaign is you!

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