Become a Champion

Becoming a community champion through the tourism bureau in Shipshewana offers numerous benefits and opportunities:

  • Promoting Local Businesses: As a community champion, residents can play a vital role in promoting local businesses, artisans, and cultural attractions to visitors, thereby boosting economic growth and supporting entrepreneurship within Shipshewana.

  • Preserving Heritage and Culture: By actively engaging with tourists and sharing insights about Shipshewana's rich heritage and cultural traditions, community champions contribute to preserving and celebrating the town's unique identity.

  • Fostering Civic Pride: Serving as advocates for Shipshewana, community champions help instill a sense of pride and belonging among residents by showcasing the town's distinct features and fostering positive interactions with visitors.

  • Enhancing Visitor Experiences: Through their knowledge of local attractions, events, and hidden gems, community champions can enhance the overall visitor experience, ensuring that tourists leave with fond memories and a desire to return.

  • Contributing to Sustainable Tourism Practices: By promoting responsible tourism practices and environmental stewardship, community champions help ensure the long-term sustainability of Shipshewana's tourism industry, preserving its natural beauty and resources for future generations.

Course curriculum

    1. Taking this Course: the Why, the How & the Tools You'll Need

    2. Welcome to Shipshewana/LaGrange County Tourism Academy!

    3. WHAT IS A CHAMPION?

    4. WHAT DOES "SHIPSHE-NICE" Mean?

    5. How confident are you? Beginning the Course Survey

    1. Tourism is Big Business in LaGrange County!

    2. Tourism's Impact on the Local Economy

    3. Impact of Local Tourism Quiz

    4. Does Local Tourism Impact You? - Short Survey

    1. Just for Fun! Amish (Pennsylvania Dutch) Greetings

    2. Words of Wisdom from Lavern! -Advice from a local business owner.

    3. 10 Ways to Be Welcoming

    4. Engaging with Visitors

    5. Tips? Ideas? Share your thoughts...

    1. A Quick History of Shipshewana

    2. An Overview of Amish Culture

    3. The 10 Most Common Questions about the Amish

    4. Amish Tips for Visitors!

    5. Know Your Amish! Quiz

    1. A CUSTOMER SERVICE CUPcake - Make Every Visit Sweet & Satisfying

    2. WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG...WHAT DO YOU DO?

    3. Testimonial: A Grateful Visitor!

    4. Engaging & Assisting Visitors Quiz

    1. WHAT SHOULD I DO? WHERE SHOULD I GO? The Most Common Questions About Our Destination

    2. The Shipshewana Amish Backroads Experience: Trails, Tours & Guides

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