Official Press Release:
Pomeroy Inn & Suites Inc. is very pleased to announce our partnership with one of Alberta’s premiere educational institutes, OldsCollege as they launch a new diverse educational platform designed to provide learning opportunities in Rural Alberta and to further their commitment to rural economic development. The Canadian Institute for Rural Entrepreneurship (CIRE) is a hands-on learning curriculum for credit based and continuing education students in Country Side Management. This program includes local food production, alternate land-use management, rural hospitality management, farm fresh food sales and tourism.

Pomeroy Inn & Suites Inc. will contribute to the project by partnering with OldsCollege and with the consent of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Technology to build a four star Pomeroy Inn & Suites located on five acres of OldsCollege land south of Highway 27. The 12 to 14 Million dollar state of the art facility will encompass the brands already successful blue print of extended stay suites, full amenities and service culture plus it will also feature full food and beverage services including conference facilities and a restaurant. Perhaps the most unique design element will be the learning services built into the property. Students will be able to work and learn in the interactive design which will include teaching and observing areas. In addition to this, the Pomeroy Inn & Suites brand will play a significant role in the creation of curriculum for the rural hospitality management and tourism program.

Construction on the facility is set to begin in the spring of 2011 with facilities fully operational by fall 2012.