An area businessman wants the town of Fort Frances to explore the possibility of re-opening the former Rainy Lake Hotel.
Mario Galluzo, president of Causeway Insurance, says he's like to see the former hotel renovated into a facility that helps foster the development of small businesses.
"Many small businesses in the region are basically working out of their homes," says Galluzzo, " and this would be a great opportunity one - to bring some stimulus to Scott Street in renovating it - and two - providing a place for small businesses that everyone seems to be targeting to start and grow."
Galluzzo believes there may also be government funding to assist in the renovation.
The hotel has been closed since 2005.
Mario Galluzo, president of Causeway Insurance, says he's like to see the former hotel renovated into a facility that helps foster the development of small businesses.
"Many small businesses in the region are basically working out of their homes," says Galluzzo, " and this would be a great opportunity one - to bring some stimulus to Scott Street in renovating it - and two - providing a place for small businesses that everyone seems to be targeting to start and grow."
Galluzzo believes there may also be government funding to assist in the renovation.
The hotel has been closed since 2005.
