Local residents and business owners aim to enhance hospitality and tourism in Calhoun Falls, SC

Dr. Hudson guides participants in customer service training exercise

On March 28th, 2014, the SmartState Center, in partnership with the SC Great Outdoors, facilitated a day long hospitality/tourism customer service training and small business training in the town of Calhoun Falls, SC.  Dr. Simon Hudson and Dr. David Cárdenas traveled to Calhoun Falls and provided a research-based, highly interactive session to residents and business owners in the town. The aim of the training was to provide the participants with the  tools needed to grow their businesses and contribute to the community's destination brand.

Dr. Cardenas leads small business discussion with participants