Spruce Root, Inc. sees cultural tourism as a path toward a ‘regenerative economy’ in Southeast

Ashley Snookes is the Programs Director for Spruce Root, Inc., a regional business incubator. Snookes discusses three of her organization’s events planned for the Heritage & Cultural Tourism Conference March 29-31 in Sitka: A “Path to Prosperity” panel, a Business Toolkit for Alaska Native artists, and a Alaska Native Artists and Tourism Buyers Networking Event. Spruce Root, Inc., sees cultural tourism as one way to build a sustainable economy in Southeast Alaska.