1. Welcome and Approval of Agenda *
2. Public Comment Period for items listed on the Agenda 
3. Approval of May 14, 2024, Meeting Minutes * 
4. Financial Update and Finance Committee Report – Commissioner Stavas
   
   1. Budget Status Update*
   2. Lodging Tax Performance
   3. FY2025-2027 Biennial Budget Request *
5. Director’s Report and NTC Project Updates – John Ricks and NTC staff
   
   1. FY2024-2025 Grant Cycle Timeline and Draft *
      
      1. Guidelines available October 17, 2024
      2. Deadline for applications December 18, 2024
      3. Announce grant awardees February 14, 2025
   2. Status - Manager of Community & Stakeholder Activation 
6. Commission Committee Reports 
   
   1. Marketing Committee - Commissioner Chapo
      
      1. Visitor Profile Study
      2. National Western Stock Show
7. Commission Chair Report - Commissioner Sabin
8. New Business
   
   1. Upcoming Meeting:

October 10th, 2024 1:00pm – Burwell

February Tourism Conference – Meeting time/date

1. Adjourn*

*Denotes Action Item

Open Meetings Law of the State of Nebraska will be available in the meeting room. Proposed agenda posted August 23, 2024, kept current and available for inspection on the Commission’s website, visitnebraska.com. Items of an emergency nature may be added to the agenda by the Commission at the meeting.  The Commission reserves the right to enter into closed session, should a closed session be necessary.