We truly hope everyone had a bearable winter. Several of you were lucky or unlucky enough to get some snow while the rest of us were only teased with flurries. As we "march" into springtime, I hope you are rejuvenated and excited about another great tourism year ahead. We have a great article this time on "Building Strong Relationships with Your Customers". This article will have you examining your own relationship-building process and how to improve upon it to enhance the success of your business.

Additionally, we have Gina's Bee Lick Botanicals and Greenhouse as our Business Spotlight for this issue. Please check out the wonderful offerings that they are creating over in Eubank, Ky. This issue also offers some new retail opportunities for you to review for your art or craft. Be sure to check out the resources and information provided by MACED. They have several financial services that can work for your business.

Thank you for your continued support of the Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails. We appreciate hearing from you and welcome any information that you would like others to know. Drop me a line at chris.cathers@eku.edu . I will see you out on the trails!

Chris Cathers
KAHT Program Manager
Chris.cathers@eku.edu
859-622-8439