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Small Lodging Workshop-SW Virginia Community College

April 27, 2011

Ever thought about opening your home as Bed and Breakfast, building cabins to rent to tourists? Here is an opportunity for you to learn about how to prosper in tourism

WHAT: Small Lodging Facility Workshop Ever thought about opening your home as Bed and Breakfast, building cabins to rent to tourists, or have a house that you want to rent for weekends? As Southside, VA continues to grow and prosper due to increases in tourism, economic development and the revitalizing of our small towns, there is a growing demand for Bed & Breakfast establishments and other specialty lodging in our community. This workshop will provide tools, guidance, ideas and direction to those interested in business and/or expansion opportunities to satisfy an ever-increasing demand for lodging in our community. This is an excellent way to learn how to capitalize and maximize on the tourism dollar. WHEN: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Southside Virginia Community College Center for Workforce Development, 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821 COST & Registration: FREE but Registration is required: Contact Misty Smiley at 434 949-1026 or Misty.Smiley@southside.edu Sponsored by: Virginia Tourism Corporation; Virginia Cooperative Extension; Longwood Small Business Development Center; and Southside Virginia Community College