WALKER , MN (January 6, 2012) – Chase on the Lake strikes a deal to be the official hotel of the International Eel Pout Festival. “We are very excited to working hand in hand with Chase on the Lake this year” Said Jared Olson, festival promoter. “Their ability to attract national media to our event in a town of 1000 people, is greatly appreciated” states Olson. At the 2011 event the Chase’s efforts attracted the producer’s of the Tonight Show with Jay Leno to send Rove McManus to do a segment around the event. Aired March 4th 2011, the segment focused on the uniqiness and craziness of the event. “It was a great piece for Chase, the festival and the Leech Lake community” states Jamie Tatge Director of Operations for Leisure Hotels. Tatge, instrumental in leading the PR efforts to secure the Tonight Show in 2011 “knows how to throw a party” states Olson, “ We are looking at a long term relationship with the Chase to keep building the festival” To learn more about the festival please visit www.eelpoutfestival.com and www.chasethepout.com
