Business, Tourism Awards honor outstanding supporters

Written by Special to The Times
Friday, 28 May 2010 15:20

TUNICA, Mississippi — The Tunica Convention and Visitors Bureau joined the Tunica County Chamber of Commerce in presenting the 2010 Tourism and Business Awards at Harrah’s Casino at the Mid-South Convention Center. The luncheon publicly honored area individuals and organizations for the vital role each has played in the establishment and promotion of the Tunica tourism and business industries. “These honorees contribute their time, their businesses, their professional experience, and their financial resources to what we now call ‘The Tunica Miracle’,” said Webster Franklin, President and CEO of the CVB. “It is a wonderful thing to have everyone working together to make Tunica a resort destination.”More than 300 people, including public officials from across the state, attended the event. “The award luncheon and awards ceremony recognizes those who have performed above and beyond the call of duty in their contribution to the success of Tunica,” stated Lyn Arnold, the President and CEO of the Tunica County Chamber.