FY 23 SWVHEC Annual Report

“AMAZING. Literally amazing! The entire staff was spot on! Technology was some of the best we have seen in a meeting room space. Caterer knew the facility and performed as if it were their own kitchen. Very clean facility. Versatility to meeting room space was on point. We will definitely be back! Great job to your team!” WHAT OUR EVENT SPACE CUSTOMERS SAY This fiscal year, the Center welcomed some exciting new events such as the Rob Con Comic Book Convention, the Monroe Mandolin Camp, and the Boys & Girls Club Bi Annual Craft Fair. These are all multi-day events that have already booked with the Center again for next year. In addition to new events, the Mid-Atlantic Garden Faire was back with a full-scale show in April. Wee Cycle, the Virginia Highlands Festival, and Mistletoe Market are bringing in hundreds of visitors to the Center over multiple days. The Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association continues to be a repeat customer. We feel very fortunate to have these large annual events here, and we look forward to our continued partnerships with each of them.

“We wish we could recreate the Higher Ed Center in other places we host events! The service and quality of the location is amazing.”

“Wonderful facility and wonderful staff. The staff is friendly and always willing to help.”

“The facility is beautiful and always so clean. Staff is great to work with.”

“Thank you for providing the perfect venue for our graduation event. Your team is very knowledgeable and responsive. It’s stressful to put on an event and you all made it go very smoothly.”

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