The Southern Ute Education Department took a group of nine students to Oceanside, Calif. during the week of Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28 as part of a program launch titled, The Tribal Business Exploration Program. Students had the chance to tour multiple tribally owned businesses and land lots along the Oceanside Pier, gaining insight into the hospitality industry and rental business operated by the Southern Ute Growth Fund. The group lodged at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach, formally owned by the Tribe. Months before the trip, the group had multiple fundraising events, earning the opportunity to enjoy activities such as a visit to the nearby beach, the Oceanside Museum of Art, the Oceanside Pier, and Legoland.
The Tribal Business Exploration Program toured the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach hotel on Tuesday, June 25. Led by Brian Mulvany, GF Properties Group President/COO, students learned the ins and outs of the hotel operations and how the Tribe acquired the property.
Wrapping up the hotel tour, the group enjoyed views of the ocean from the property's roof top pool area.
On Wednesday, June 26, the Tribal Business Exploration Program visited the Pierside North and Pierside South apartment complexes, exploring the numerous amenities and multiple floor plans within the complexes. Students took time to discuss the rental business with Brian Mulvany, GF Properties Group President/COO.
Phillip Velasquez and Brian Mulvany discuss the rooftop amenities of the Pierside North apartment complex during the second day of the tour in Oceanside, Calif.
Kandin Johnson and Julie Stone, Southern Ute Education Department Teacher, view an interactive art display at the Oceanside Museum of Art.
Neeka Howe, Stephen Romero, and Mira Bourriague stand under a floating display at the Oceanside Museum of Art.
Leandra Litz snaps photos throughout the group's visit to the Oceanside Museum of Art, students took time to explore multiple art exhibits created by local artists.
On the last day of the Tribal Business Exploration Program visit to Oceanside, Calif. students enjoyed rides and attractions at Legoland California. Pictured left to right; Kandin Johnson, Paiten Tucson, Ava Sage-Morgan, Neeka Howe, Leandra Litz, Niko Frost, Phillip Velasquez, Mira Bourriague, and Stephen Romero.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Business exploration in Oceanside
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