Meeting Notice 08/06/2026

Meeting Agenda
Nebraska Tourism Commission Meeting
August 6, 2026, 9:00am MST
Legacy of the Plains Museum
2930 Old Oregon Trail
Scottsbluff, NE 69341

Chairman of the Meeting: Commissioner David Fudge, Chair

1. Welcome, Introductions and Approval of Agenda*
2. Public Meeting Notice – Lincoln Journal Star – July 30, 2026
3. Public Comment Period
4. Approval of May 13, 2026, Meeting Minutes *
5. Commission Chair Report
6. Director’s Report
     a. Hiring/Staff Update
7. Visit Nebraska Program Updates
     a. 2026 Adventure Travel Workshop
     b. FY2026-2027 Grant Cycle Timeline *
8. Commission Committee Reports
     a. Marketing Committee
          i. Fall 2026 Request for Proposals for Media, Content, Public Relations *
     b. Finance Committee Report
          i. Financial Update (Lodging Tax, Spending Authority, Cash Balance, Budget
          Status Reports)
          ii. General Ledger Reviews (May, June, July) *
          iii. Travel Counselor Program*
          iv. FY26/27 Working Budget *
          v. Biennial Budget Request for FY2027-2029 *
     c. Strategic Plan Committee
          i. Overview
9. Upcoming Meetings:
          i. October 15, 2026 – Beatrice
          ii. February 2027 Nebraska Tourism Conference – Lincoln
10. Adjourn*
 

*Denotes Action Item
Open Meetings Law of the State of Nebraska will be available in the meeting room. Proposed agenda posted July 30, 2026, 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.