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The Virginia’s Western Highlands has partnered with the Virginia Tourism Corporation – Partnership Marketing division and Virginia Department of Business Assistance to host a Business of Tourism Workshop for anyone interested in starting or growing tourism related business.The event will be held on May 26 at Dabney Lancaster Community Community College in Clifton Forge, VirginiaTourism is one of the fastest-growing industries in Virginia and vitally important to communities as an instant revenue generator. The upcoming workshop will outline the opportunities, best practices and steps required in tourism business. Hear from industry business owners and professionals providing an update on tourism developments in the region, along with a roadmap to launching, marketing and financing a business.Workshop topics include:- Tourism development projects/marketing initiatives update- Regional tourism initiatives- Business in the Commonwealth- How to start and operate a business- Marketing assistance and strategies- Financing/managing resources- Managing your risks- Available resourcesSpace is limited and advanced registration is required. To register, please visit http://www.vastartup.org or call the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism at(540) 962-2178.
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Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Moomaw Center
1000 Dabney Drive Clifton Forge, VA 24422
8:00AM—12:00PM Plan to attend this entrepreneur workshop to hear presentations by other successful entrepreneurs, as well as expand and develop your skills in marketing, financing, and small business management. Also learn about resources available in Virginia for new and existing business. Whether you are thinking about starting a business or recently launched a new venture, the workshop is intended to provide valuable information and resources to encourage your success.
Sponsors Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce &Tourism Bath County Chamber of Commerce Bath County Tourism Craig County Tourism Commission Highland County Chamber of Commerce Virginia Tourism Corporation Alleghany Highlands Economic Development Corporation Virginia Department of Business Assistance Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
May 26, 2011
ATTENTION ENTREPRENEURSATTENTION ENTREPRENEURS
Tourism is one of the fastest-growing industries in Virginia and vitally important to communities as an instant revenue generator. The upcoming workshop will outline the opportunities, best practices and steps required for a successful tourism business. Hear from business owners and professionals providing an update on tourism developments in the region, along with a roadmap to launching, marketing and financing a business. Cost: FREE but advanced registration is required at www.vastartup.org. If you have questions or require additional information, contact the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce at 540-962-2178. **Due to limited space, special registration preference will be
given to new and existing entrepreneurs.**
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