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As the busy season begins to wind down after another record-breaking year, Visit Cook County wants to champion those who continue to be the “heart of hospitality” in the community by offering a cup of coffee for hospitality industry workers September 12-17, 2021.
“Celebrating the hard work of those in the hospitality industry is important,” said Linda Jurek, Executive Director of Visit Cook County. “It has been a challenging year with increased demand for outdoor destinations and evolving COVID restrictions. The employees and owners who have worked so hard to provide a great visitor experience really deserve to be recognized.”
Outside of government, education and healthcare, the main industry in Cook County is tourism. There are over 1,000 employees in the hospitality industry in Cook County, according to an Explore Minnesota report, which is about half of the working population in Cook County.
Who is eligible? Front and back of house staff that work in hospitality-based industries like dining, retail, lodging and activities. A short list includes servers, bartenders, housekeepers, receptionists, cooks, clerks, guides and so much more.
Where? Java Moose in Grand Marais (hours: 7a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday – Wednesday, closed Thursday) and Fika Coffee in Lutsen (hours: 7a.m. – 12 p.m. Thursday – Monday, Closed Tuesday & Wednesday) are prepared to offer complimentary coffee beverages to hospitality workers. One coffee/drink per location.
This event is part of a greater program initiated by Visit Cook County titled the “Heart of Hospitality” to celebrate the workers in the hospitality industry. Launched in 2019, local business owners and managers are asked to nominate employees who they believe exemplify hospitality excellence. An award is given to an employee from each tourism district. Nominations for this year’s “Heart of Hospitality” awards are open. Deadline for 2021 nominations is October 4, 2021. Winners are announced in late October.
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