Grand Marais, Minn. (September 15, 2025) - Local businesses in Cook County now have a new, free tool to sharpen their marketing skills. Visit Cook County, in partnership with the Cook County Chamber of Commerce, is introducing Destination Uplift, an online education program designed to help business owners and staff strengthen their digital marketing knowledge.
Through Destination Uplift, Cook County businesses can access a comprehensive library of on-demand courses, live and recorded webinars, and easy-to-follow tutorials—all tailored to the needs of small businesses in today’s fast-changing digital world. Topics include social media strategies, search engine optimization (SEO), email marketing, Google Analytics, and digital advertising.
“Marketing is a vital part of running a successful business, but we know that time and budget are often limited,” said Kjersti Vick, Marketing & Public Relations Director for Visit Cook County. “By offering Destination Uplift at no cost, we’re giving local businesses the opportunity to gain practical skills and confidence in marketing—tools that will help them reach new customers and strengthen our tourism economy.”
To kick off the program, an in-person webinar and info session will be held on Tuesday, October 15 at 11:00 a.m. at Grand Marais City Hall. Business owners and staff are invited to attend to learn more about the platform and how to get started.
Upcoming Webinar Event
- Topic: Must-Do Marketing Tactics for Small Businesses
- When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11:00 am
- Where: Grand Marais City Hall, 15 North Broadway Ave., Grand Marais, MN 55604 or online via GoToWebinar.
“This is another way that Visit Cook County and the Chamber are investing directly in our community,” said Linda Jurek, Executive Director of the Cook County Chamber of Commerce. “Our businesses are the heart of Cook County, and when they thrive, our whole community benefits.”
The Destination Uplift program is available immediately to all Visit Cook County & Chamber business members, including shops, restaurants, lodging providers, attractions, and service organizations. Enrollment is simple: email angel@visitcookcounty.com for a free promo code, sign up online, and begin accessing the on-demand learning library.
Learn more about the program at: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/uplift
About Destination Uplift (TwoSix Digital)
Destination Uplift is a comprehensive digital marketing education platform designed to support Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs), Convention & Visitor Bureaus (CVBs), and their local partners. It offers on-demand webinars, access to a robust content library, and ongoing updates to keep marketing strategies current and effective.
