MARCH 11, 2016: THE group that keeps Bowen on the tourism map welcomed the news of more than $5,500 in funding under the Stronger Communities Programme this week.Bowen Tourism & Business do invaluable work from their Big Mango base to promote this beautiful region and all its benefits.I was happy to recommend the group for funding to go towards upgrading IT and promotional equipment as whatever they do to promote this region benefits everyone.The group received a grant of $5688 under the Liberal National Government’s Stronger Communities Programme which provides grants for not-for-profit groups for small capital projects.Bowen Tourism & Business manager Carolyn Moriarty welcomed the news.“This will not only allow us to improve our efficiencies, it will link our centres in Collinsville and the front beach with the main centre, saving us money on utilities, resulting in more money to spend on promoting the region," Ms Moriarty said.CAPTION: Celebrating the funding boost for Bowen Tourism announced by Federal Member for Dawson George Christensen are, from left, Bowen Tourism and Business committee chairman Jonathan Freeman and centre staff member Sharon Williams.