Google Event at Licorice International Attracts Top Political Officials, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Media and Friends

Elizabeth Erlandson, Senator Deb Fischer, Google rep Chris Russell and Ardith Stuertz celebrate Lincoln's Digital status.

Mayor Beutler accepted the 2013 eCity Award for Lincoln from Google representative Chris Russell.

The Google award presentation to the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, was a great success. Licorice International hosted the event, which celebrated the success of digital commerce in Lincoln based on independent research. More than 70 people attended the event on Monday, August 26, 2013. Mayor Chris Beutler accepted the award on behalf of the city and Senator Deb Fischer spoke on behalf of the state of Nebraska. Below are photo highlights from the event.

 

 

Senator Deb Fischer and Mayor Chris Beutler toured Licorice International with owner, Elizabeth Erlandson.

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Chris Russell of Google presented the award.

Senator Fischer shared her vision for Nebraska businesses.

The Licorice Ladies expressed thanks to God for sustaining them through uncertain times,
to their parents, the city of Lincoln, their customers and to Google.

Councilman Carl Eskeridge shared in the celebration.




More than 75 people including several local media representatives attended the event.

Elizabeth Erlandson, State Senator Amanda McGill and Ardith Stuertz

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