Are you creative? Then the contest sponsored by the Cook County Chamber of Commerce might be for you.
Over the next two summers of construction on Highway 61 through Grand Marais, two billboards east of town have been made available to send visitors coming from that direction a positive message. “We are grateful to Mark Shackleton, owner of the Subway sandwich shop, and Melodee and Dan Riddle, owners of the Blue Water café,” said Cook County chamber of Commerce Director Jim Boyd.
“We want to put up funny, positive messages that nod to the construction but encourage folks coming from Canada to stop in Grand Marais,” added Boyd. “These billboards most likely will still carry the logo of Subway and Blue Water, so we want to ensure nothing would reflect badly on either restaurant, and we will ensure the final versions pass muster with the restaurant owners. Please, nothing vulgar. But we want something that definitely tickles people and endears Grand Marais to them.
“We need a winner by April 1. The one chosen will receive a $50 gift certificate to a Grand Marais restaurant of the winner’s choice.
“So be creative and cute, team up if you want, and send your entries to gmbillboards@gmail.com.
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