Tourism Committee
Please see the visitor pages for visitor information and calendar of events!
The Tuscola Tourism Committee is a committee formed by the City Council to oversee the activities and budget of the tourism department of the City of Tuscola. The board meets monthly at Tuscola City Hall on the third Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. The tourism department is funded by a local tax on hotel and motel operators. Those tax dollars are spent exclusively for the promotion of tourism and conventions within the city, and for comprehensive marketing plans and strategies for the city. Tourism Committee members are appointed annually by the Mayor of the City of Tuscola, with advice and consent of the Tuscola City Council.
Annual Schedule of Tourism Board Meetings 2026
Committee Members
Randy Hastings, Hillard Agency – (President)
Ainslie Heilich, Vintage Karma
Bill Hill, Community Member at large
Drew Hoel, City of Tuscola
Amanda Hogue, Cast Iron Pub
Donna Kidwell, Winterberry
Jennifer Reifsteck, Shimmer & Sheek
Samantha Shelmadine, Hometown Grounds Coffee & Events
Devon Flesor-Story, Flesor’s Candy Kitchen
Hotel and Motel Tax Ordinance (Search “Hotel Motel Tax”)
On-line Tourism Grant Application
If you prefer to print the Grant Application and complete it on paper, download a pdf copy here:
Tourism Meeting Minutes
Archived Tourism Meeting Minutes
