News

November 2010

Request For Proposal: Creating A Strategic Technical Assistance Delivery Program
November 23, 2010 -

America’s Byways Resource Center has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking a qualified consultant(s) to perform three phases of an initiative to enhance its technical assistance delivery. The three phases of this initiative are:

Advisory Committee Offers Valuable Input On Resource Center Work Plan
November 15, 2010 -

The America’s Byways Resource Center Advisory Committee convened November 9 - 10 in Duluth, Minnesota, for a full agenda and in-depth discussions regarding the implementation of several elements in the Resource Center’s August 2010-December 2011 Work Plan.

Call for Presentations: Submit Proposals by December 17!
November 4, 2010 -

Share your expertise at the 2011 National Scenic Byways Conference, August 21-24! We are currently seeking proposals in the four core learning areas of Finances, Visitor Experience, Corridor Management and Byway Organization, as well as a number of specific, emerging topics important to byways.

Enter Your Byway Project for a 2011 Scenic Byway Award

Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 Scenic Byway Awards, sponsored by America’s Byways Resource Center, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration and the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

Cultural Heritage Tourism Survival Toolkit Available
November 1, 2010 -

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has released a survival toolkit for cultural and heritage sites, highlighting organizations that have found creative ways to stay true to their organization’s mission while reaching for new opportunities during an economic downturn.