Reposted from The Beacon Center:
Alece Ronzino
“I moved to Nashville in 2011 after
launching and leading a nonprofit in South Africa for 13 years. I’ve
continued my work in the nonprofit sector by providing consulting
services to grassroots organizations. In 2013, I purchased my first home
in East Nashville and began renting out my guest rooms on Airbnb to
supplement my income. If it weren’t for my Airbnb business, I would be
hard-pressed to continue my work with developing nonprofits that are
doing great work with small budgets. I am thankful to live in a city
that has an innovative entrepreneurial culture, enabling me to restart
my life, serve nonprofits, earn a living, and support other local
businesses.” 
“My husband is a Christian singer-songwriter who frequently tours
for his work. Since I am a graphic designer, my job enables me to
travel with my husband along with our young children. It’s important for
us that our young family is able to spend as much time together as
possible. We rent out our home on Airbnb while we travel, enabling us to
keep our family together and cover all of our expenses. It just seems
unfair that Nashville decision makers are siding with the big hotel
chains over small families like us who are just trying to achieve
work-life balance.”Shan Canfield
“My husband and I purchased the home next door to our own and
opened an Airbnb to help us retire on time. This was a huge opportunity
for us to get ahead financially, but it also allowed us to invest in the
lives of people from all around the world. We have loved operating this
business and sharing our lives with individuals and families whose
paths we’d otherwise never have crossed. To us, Airbnb has meant
financial security, the ability to invest in our community, and sharing
our lives. We’re so grateful for what this business has brought to our
lives.”Bailey Neal
“I own and operate a business called Nestive that services 135
short-term rentals in the state. My business employs 24 full and
part-time people making upwards of $15/hour who clean, perform
maintenance, and provide upkeep on homes being used as short-term rental
properties. I am passionate about ensuring that visitors to Nashville
enjoy a quality experience in the city and truly experience our
community. Operating this business allows me to positively impact the
lives of so many of my fellow citizens from those I employ, to the
Airbnb hosts and their guests that we serve, to the numerous shop and
restaurant owners our guests visit while in town.” 
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