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This is an online event.Contact
Debbie Rinckey
National Scenic Byway Foundation
907-862-0319
drinckey@mtaonline.net
"Byways are destinations with unique tourism destination opportunities"
NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY FOUNDATION
Byway Sustainability: Vision, Leadership & Funding
Byway Sustainability: Vision, Leadership & Funding 
Presented by: National Scenic Byway Directors - Janet Kennedy and Bobby Koepplin
Hear from two Scenic Byway leaders, each with over 20 years’ experience in cultivating byway organizations that not only survive, but thrive! You ask -- how do you find funding? The answer is having a clear vision and strong leadership. These byway leaders will share their experience and tips that will strengthen your byway organization and put you on track for sustainability. Guaranteed!
About the Presenters:
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Janet Kennedy |
JANET KENNEDY After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley, Janet Kennedy has gained a broad range of experience working in both the public and private sector in site planning and recreation management, as well as transportation and regional planning. Since 1996, Janet has focused on planning and economic revitalization for New York communities through the Federal Highway Administration's National Scenic Byway program. Her work received national recognition in 2000 by earning the prestigious AASHTO award for “Best Practices” in community planning and implementation. In 2002, the New York Byway known as "Lakes to Locks Passage, New York’s Great Northeast Journey" received the Federal Highway Administration's most prestigious award, All-American Road designation, recognizing the Byway's commitment to stewarding the region's resources in balance with community and economic development. Through the Quebec-New York Corridor, she has been involved in the development of a cross-border tourism partnership with the communities along the Richelieu River in Quebec. Her latest work effort is a collaboration with National Geographic to promote tourism that is “guided by locals” to national and international audiences.
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Bobby Koepplin |
Bobby Koepplin, Valley City, ND serves as the Chairperson of the Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway, has been involved with Byways for 19 years, is a founding member of the National Scenic Byway Foundation and serves as a Byway PEER Advisor. Bobby has leveraged funds and led the completion of over $2.3 million of Byway related projects including 40 interpretive sites, 10 map panel kiosk locations, numerous visitor amenities (including way finding/highway signage, trails, concrete privy installations, pedestrian access ways, asphalt pullouts/parking areas), print and web marketing materials, completion of Corridor Management Plans, building restoration and interpretation of the Midland Continental Depot Transportation Museum, Wimbledon, ND and construction of the Rosebud Visitor Center in Valley City, ND.
Thanks in advance for sharing this webinar opportunity with other leaders along your Byway and in your state. For more information, visit our website: www.nsbfoundation.com.
"Tools, training and support for byway leaders"
National Scenic Byway Foundation Membership: Your foundation membership for 2016 is appreciated. Support from Byway leaders and organizations allows the Foundation to offer communication to our byway community, education, leadership and advocacy for the Byway program.
Thanks in advance for sharing this webinar opportunity with other Byway Leaders along your Byway and in your state. For more information, visit our website: www.nsbfoundation.com
The NSBF plans to record and archive the webinar in our 'Members Only' section of the NSBF website: www.nsbfoundation.com
The National Scenic Byway Foundation provides leadership to empower, strengthen and sustain byways.