Workshop to detail 2006 application process for specific development, tourism grants

LINCOLN, NEB. (April 3, 2006)—Plan now to attend one of several upcoming free workshops in April, May and June that will provide valuable information about the application process for Tourism, Building Entrepreneurial Communities, and Agricultural Innovation and Value-Added grants.

Due to limited seating and workshop materials, registration will be required for the following:

April 13, 9:30 a.m.-Noon CST—Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation, 308 N. Locust, Ste. 400, Grand Island

April 25, 10 a.m.-Noon MST—Gering Public Library, 1055 P St., Gering

May 2, 9:30 a.m.-Noon CST—Northeast Community College, Lifelong Learning Center, 801 E. Benjamin Ave., Ste. E, Norfolk

May 8, 4:30-6 p.m. CST—Lied Conference Center, 2700 Sylvan Road, Nebraska City

June 8, 4:30-6 p.m. CST—McCook Community College, 1205 E. 3rd St., McCook

On May 10, 2-4:30 p.m. CST, the workshop will be provided via videoconferencing. Interested individuals can report to the following cities and locations to participate:

•Ainsworth, Public Library, 5th and Main Sts.

•Beatrice, Beatrice State Development Center, Medical Center Conference Room 2, 3000 Lincoln Boulevard

•Chadron, Chadron State College, 10th and Main Sts., Student Center, Scottsbluff Room

•Kearney, Public Library and Information Center, 2020 First Ave., Second Floor

•Lincoln, Nebraska Educational Telecommunications, 1800 N. 33rd St., Board Room, First Floor

•North Platte, Educational Service Unit #16, 1221 W. 17th, Distance Learning Room

•Valentine, Cherry County Extension Office, 132 S. Hall St.

The workshops are sponsored and led by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), the Nebraska Rural Development Commission, and DED’s Travel and Tourism Division.

To register or receive more information, contact Sandi Kaskie at 308-535-8018, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Registrations for all video downlink locations must be received by May 5. Sites not receiving registrations will be cancelled.

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Sandra Kaskie at 308-535-8018, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it