Joyously Free!: Part 2 with Miranda Plagge – Expand Your World by Connecting Community with Tourism

Joyously Free!: Part 2 with Miranda Plagge – Expand Your World by Connecting Community with Tourism

Author: Curry Coast Community Radio August 24, 2026 Duration: 27:00

Joyously Free! host Joanie Lindenmeyer welcomes back to the show Miranda Plagge, Economic Development Administrator for Curry County. In this episode they continue their discussion of Plagge’s work supporting local businesses, including marketing and permitting assistance. Palgge discusses tourism trends and how tourism spending has doubled in Curry County. She highlights the importance of volunteerism in small communities and introduces her upcoming “Story Lab” photography project aimed at building a digital library of local work.

Host: Joanie Lindenmeyer; Producer: Joanie Lindenmeyer

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