Red Carpet Service - Maryville

As part of the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference, hosted by the City of Maryville, MU Extension is offering Red Carpet Service at no cost to Maryville businesses on September 14, 2026, 2-4:30 p.m. at the Nodaway County Administration Center, 1st Floor Meeting Room.

Red Carpet Service combines traditional customer service with the needs of travelers and tourists in your area. This 2-1/2-hour, fun, practical, research-based session is tailor-made for your staff and management of local attractions, convenience stores, service stations, restaurants, retails shops, lodging, and more.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:

• Increased understanding of the contributions travelers and tourists make to the local economy
• Renewed appreciation for the importance of front-line employees
• Improved customer service skills (anticipating needs, giving directions, making recommendations, knowing where to find tourism information, etc.)
• Increased knowledge of local attractions and hidden treasures

Contact Jackie Spainhower, spainhowerj@missouri.edu