Deadline for lodging is July 8

LINCOLN, NEB. (July 1, 2008)—Local government staff who will be working with newly awarded Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), and individuals who want to become “Certified CDBG Grant Administrators” are encouraged to take part in upcoming training workshops at Southeast Community College Continuing Education Center, 301 S. 68th St. Place, in Lincoln, July 22, and July 23-25.
    
July 22 will be devoted to an overview of CDBG program requirements and local governments’ roles in meeting those requirements. Information will highlight contractual requirements, the environmental review process, requesting funds, and reporting requirements. Registration check in will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the workshop will begin at 10 a.m.
    
 CDBG Certified Administrators training will be held July 23-25 for individuals who expressly want to become certified CDBG grant administrators. All municipalities and counties that have been awarded CDBG awards must hire and/or employ certified administrators to oversee the projects. Attendees must complete the full two-day certification training and successfully pass a written exam. The exam is optional for individuals who want to receive the training, but do not want to become certified. Check in will begin at 8 a.m., and training will start at 8:30 a.m.
    
The registration deadline for the workshops/full conference is July 17. A registration fee for the day workshop (July 22), full certification workshop (July 23-25), or full conference (July 22-25) will provide attendees with training materials, including an administration manual, and continental breakfasts, lunches, and breaks.
    
To learn more about the training and registration process, contact Kyle Quinn at 800-426-6505, 402-471-8603, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  To directly access conference information, a tentative agenda, and registration forms, go to: http://www.neded.org/content/view/117/243/
    
A limited number of Studio (one-bed, one-bath) Suites will be held at the New Victorian Suites Hotel, 216 N 48th street, until July 8. To reserve lodging, call 402-464-4400, and mention the room-block code: NE Department of Economic Development to receive the conference rate. Discounted rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. More information about the New Victorian Suites Hotel can be found at: http://www.newvictorianinn.com/ 

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
Patty Wood at 800-426-6505, 402-471-1559 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it