Wednesday, August 21, 2013

LINCOLN NAMED 2013 GOOGLE eCITY for NEBRASKA


Lincoln has been named the 2013 “eCity of Nebraska.” The eCity Awards recognize the strongest online business community in each state - the digital capitals of America. These businesses are embracing the web to find new customers, connect with existing clients and fuel their local economies.

Lincoln joins the ranks of America’s leading cities in the digital economy. Google will recognize the city’s innovative businesses by holding a community celebration with United States Senator Deb Fischer, Mayor Chris Beutler, local leaders and business executives on Monday, August 26 at 10 a.m. at Licorice International in Lincoln.

WHAT: Lincoln is designated as the strongest online business community in Nebraska

WHEN: August 26, 2013

10 a.m. doors open

10:15 a.m. event begins


WHO: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer

Mayor Chris Beutler

Lincoln City Council Members

Chris Russell, Google

Elizabeth Erlandson and Ardith Stuertz, Licorice International

Wendy Birdsall, President, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce


WHERE: Licorice International Candy Store

803 Q Street #300

Lincoln, NE 68508


MEDIA CONTACT: Robert Haus, roberth@policyworksllc.com, 515-224-8955