Then there are events, like weddings, where groups of people stay often 3-5 days to prepare, attend and then recover before going home.

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Turns out they were sending me an invitation to their wedding.

I have a lead on a wedding venue and would love to include a partner(s) on the deal.

We'll be using the profits from this section to build the 1 acre wedding venue, which we'll charge $2,500 for 6 hours.

We have done the occasional swag (Nike golf shirts, Underarmor Pullovers, pens, etc) but these are more promotional items from our marketing budget.We have done gift baskets for larger investors and don't underestimate the power of personalized handwritten notes/cards.The best "holiday gift" is the returns our investors receive (we are in the midst of 2 sales), but this year I am also thinking of a box of gourmet handmade pretzels dipped in chocolate, caramel and nuts that a small producer in the Philadelphia area makes (keeps with the Penn theme).

I kid you not, with the most matter of fact straight face and a raised eyebrow as if to say "well duh" he says, there cleaning up from the goat.... i say "the goat" which is honestly just my mouth moving on auto pilot because my eyes are locked in shock and horror at what I am seeing, they broke me, I am broken. he says "Yeah, the goat, it was a wedding party, we have the goat for the wedding, we killed it, gutted it, now I am cleaning it out". 

In addition to one of the top wedding destinations and huge wine country we have a major university, major military bases, state capital and DC in my region.

._________________________________________________________________________________________________- The duo is probably best known for four popular eateries found in the region: eponymous Panini Pete’s (Fairhope), eclectic Squid Ink (Mobile), beach-themed Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina (Fairhope) and iconic Ed’s Seafood Shed (on the Causeway)._________________________________________________________________________________________________- Also included in their portfolio is a podcast studio that produces a show called “Hot Off the Press,” which profiles well-known chefs from across the country and is produced locally._________________________________________________________________________________________________- “We want the vibe to be a communal, neighborhood space where people can connect,” Blohme said.

Obviously there's a lot of STR down around the theme parks, but it's a double-edged sword since it's highly competitive with a lot of supply (both those for sale and those for rent).