Hospitality Awareness Jan 17 event

Hospitality Awareness Event Tuesday, January 17, 2006 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Mayo Civic Center AS A MEMBER OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, WE WELCOME YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT! Hospitality 1st! is an initiative of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, the Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Rochester Amateur Sports Commission. The hospitality industry is the second largest employer in the city, supporting multiple industries within our community. Join us to see how Hospitality 1st! affects you. What's in it for me? Learn how this new initiative will help grow your business through education and advancement. What's Hospitality 1st? The hospitality industry is vitally important to Rochester's economy. Hospitality 1st! was formed In response to tremendous economic growth to accomplish the following: o Support Advocacy initiatives that strengthen the hospitality industry in Rochester and southern MN. o Increase Awareness of the hospitality industry through the creation and implementation of marketing designed to educate consumers on the hospitality industry. o Produce Education programs/events that support the training of those within the hospitality industry and of those who support the hospitality industry as a whole. When you attend this event, you will learn more about: " Overall Economic Impact of the Hospitality Industry " Hospitality 1st! Initiatives: Advocacy Awareness Education " Economic Impact of Convention, Tourism, and Sporting Events " Hospitality Industry Branding Campaign How to Get Involved: o Learn how you can become involved with this exciting initiative and the benefits it will have in growing your business! To register, please visit www.rochestermnchamber.com or call 507.288.1122