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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LINCOLN, NEB. (July 19, 2012)—Conventions, Sports and Leisure (CSL) has developed a state-wide strategic plan to cultivate and promote tourism in Nebraska. The Minnesota-based consulting firm was hired by the State Tourism Advisory Board to gather information and present a Tourism Strategic Plan to the industry and the Legislature.

After extensive research, analysis and collection of information from tourism stakeholders throughout the state, CSL has developed a practical, actionable implementation plan that will effectively guide and support tourism industry infrastructure, policy and planning efforts over the next 10 years.

CSL will be traveling around the state next week to present the study findings and recommendations at regional locations. We encourage you to attend one of these meetings to become familiar with the plan.

The schedule of meetings is as follows:

July 25

North Platte at 8:30-10 a.m. (CDT)
Quality Inn Sandhills Convention Center
2102 South Jeffers, North Platte, NE 69101

Scottsbluff at 12-1:30 p.m. (CDT) (11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MDT)
Gering Convention Center
1050 M Street, Gering, NE 69341

Thedford at 3:30-5 p.m. (CDT)
Thedford 4H Building
83861 Highway 83, Thedford, NE 69166
(Junction of North Highways 83 & 2)

Valentine at 6:30-8 p.m. (CDT)
Peppermill & E.K. Valentine Lounge
502 East Highway 20, Valentine, NE 69201

July 26

Kearney at 8:30-10 a.m. (CDT)
Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847

Norfolk at 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (CDT)
Divots Conference Center
4200 West Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701

Ashland at 4-5:30 p.m. (CDT)
Mahoney State Park, Peter Kiewit Lodge
28500 West Park Highway, Ashland, NE 68003

Later this summer, the plan and key findings and recommendations will be released and promoted to the public.

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