Growing Nebraska & Beyond Ep. 8: MTN Conference, Lisa Trudell and Brad Mellema of GI

This episode details the upcoming Midwest Travel Network Conference in Grand Island, highlighting its significance for content creators and tourism in Nebraska. Brad Mellema, Executive Director of Grand Island Tourism, and Lisa Trudell, co-founder of the MTN, share insights about the conference, the importance of FAM trips, and the unique attractions of Grand Island. Whether you are a travel influencer, a destination, or someone who is just getting started in your own travel journey, this one's for you!

https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/
https://visitgrandisland.com/
https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-conference-2025/

Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast.

Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn.

Thank you to pixabay music for background tracks! https://pixabay.com

Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/

Pryker Group LLC - Next Generation Concrete: www.PrykerGroup.com

Stanton State Bank: https://www.stantonstatebank.com/

Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/

Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/

4TH St. Sweets: https://4thstsweets.com/

Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/

Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/

Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/

Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/

Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/

Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/

Norfolk Community Theatre: https://www.nctheatre.org/tickets/

Pierece County Tourism: https://piercecountyne.gov/default.htm

Whispering Pines B&B: https://bbwhisperingpines.com/

J&H Produce/Greenhouse: https://www.facebook.com/jhproduce

Legendary Graphics LLC: https://legendarygraphicsllc.com/