WHLA President & CEO Testifies in Favor of Film Incentives in Wisconsin

Yesterday, WHLA's President & CEO, Bill Elliott, testified to the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Utilities & Tourism in support of a bipartisan bill that would create a film office under the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, along with $10 million in annual tax credits to encourage the production of movies and tv shows in the state.

Speaking in regard to a production recently filmed in Door County, Elliott said, "I'll tell you that in  late April, early May in Door County, we don't fill our hotels. A lot of my members aren't even open at that time of year. That kind of a production coming to Door County filled her hotel, and when you fill a hotel, that means you're sending people to restaurants. It means we're sending people to the local retail stores, to the gas stations, to the bars." He continued, "When we can see an economic impact that fills our rooms, puts butts in seats in our restaurants, it's a win-win for everybody."

You can see WHLA's written testimony, and see a video of Elliott's testimony, courtesy of WisconsinEye.

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