FARMINGTON -— University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold a workshop on how to market businesses, attractions and communities to the bus tour industry. The workshop costs $35 and will be held at Cooperative Extension’s Farmington office at 138 Pleasant Street Monday, Sept. 13, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The motor coach industry is big business and can bring positive economic impacts to communities and businesses. This workshop will give participants an understanding of this industry and the tools needed to tap into the bus tour market.

An industry professional will provide insights and information from a tour operator’s perspective. Cooperative Extension’s Marc Edwards will provide information on trends within the industry, the economic impact a bus tour can have on a community, and other relative and research based information.

Pre-Registration is requested. Contact Cooperative Extension’s Franklin County Office at 778-4650 to register or for more information.