On Monday, the Senate Jobs and Economic Development Committee heard SF1794, which establishes additional one time appropriations for Explore Minnesota Tourism (EMT). Most importantly, it creates $10 million in one time tourism industry recovery grants, which can be used by entities across the state to attract conventions, events and meetings. Several testifiers – including Tourism for Growth Coalition, Meet Minneapolis, Congress of Minnesota Resorts, and Hospitality Minnesota – highlighted the positive impact the additional funds could provide to attract events and aid the tourism industry recovery.