How Tourism Fuels Saratoga's Economy: With Darryl Leggieri & Greg Connors

What makes Saratoga County such a powerful engine for economic and community growth? In this episode, Greg Connors of the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation and Darryl Leggieri from Discover Saratoga explore how tourism drives investments, supports local businesses, and enhances quality of life. From the iconic racecourse to year-round attractions and a thriving arts scene, Saratoga’s unique blend of history, accessibility, and collaboration makes it a magnet for visitors and investors alike. Tune in to learn how tourism shapes the region's vibrant economy and future. Sponsored By Phinney Design Group Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Destination Saratoga 05:15 Promoting Local Businesses and Tourism 10:32 The Connection Between Tourism and Economic Growth 18:12 Preserving Saratoga's Historic Charm 21:02 The Economic Impact of Saratoga's Attractions 25:34 Long-Term Benefits of Tourism 26:59 Success Stories in Economic Development 30:05 Celebrating Saratoga's Historical Significance 32:25 Transportation Infrastructure and Accessibility 33:45 Saratoga's Unique Identity and Visitor Attraction 34:57 Economic Impact of Meetings and Events 36:41 Future Opportunities for Saratoga Springs 39:16 Tourism's Role in Local Economy 40:21 Outdoor Attractions and Community Health 42:29 Hidden Gems of Saratoga County 46:16 Heritage Tourism and Future Events 50:31 Collaboration Among Stakeholders 51:36 Elevator Pitch for Saratoga County Featured Members: Discover Saratoga https://www.discoversaratoga.org/ Saratoga Living https://saratogaliving.com/ Bright Sighted Media https://brightsighted.com/ Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) https://saratogaedc.com/ Whitman Brewing & Walt Cafe https://www.waltandwhitmanbrewing.com/ Phinney design Group https://phinneydesign.com/ Coat Room https://thecoatroom.com/ Global Foundries https://gf.com/ NYRA https://www.nyrainc.com/ Saratoga Race Course https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/ Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce https://www.saratoga.org/ Saratoga City Center https://www.saratogacitycenter.org/ Empire State Development https://esd.ny.gov/ The Brookside Museum https://brooksidemuseum.org/ Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation https://www.saratogapreservation.org/ Roosevelt Bath and Spa https://www.gideonputnam.com/roosevelt-baths-and-spa Saratoga Spa State Park https://parks.ny.gov/parks/saratogaspa SPAC (Saratoga Performing Arts Center) https://spac.org/ SPAC Little Theater https://spac.org/saratoga-performing-arts-center/your-visit/the-spac-experience/our-venues/spa-little-theater/ Saratoga National Historical Park https://www.nps.gov/sara/index.htm Capital District Transportation Authority https://www.cdta.org/ Saratoga Casino Hotel https://saratogacasino.com/ Jazz Fest https://spac.org/saratoga-performing-arts-center/saratoga-jazz-festival/ Mostly Modern Music Festival https://mostlymodernfestival.org/ Skidmore College https://www.skidmore.edu/ SUNY https://www.suny.edu/ Hudson Valley Community College https://www.hvcc.edu/ Soleno Manufacturing https://soleno.com/en/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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