Governor Pete Ricketts, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development , and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture invite Nebraskans to register for the Governor’s Ag and Economic Development Summit on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney.
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Daniel J. Kritenbrink, will be the keynote speaker.
“Nebraska is successfully creating jobs and attracting investment,” said Gov. Ricketts. “This year’s Summit will convene leaders from across the state to discuss how to build on this positive momentum. Attending the Summit is a great way to make connections with fellow Nebraskans who play key roles in our state’s growth. We look forward to hosting Assistant Secretary of State Kritenbrink and hearing his insights on opportunities to grow Nebraska through international trade.”
Assistant Secretary of State Kritenbrink is scheduled to provide remarks during lunch. Kritenbrink grew up on a farm near Ashland and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Kearney. He served as U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam from 2017 to 2021 after being appointed by President Donald Trump.
The Summit will officially kick off on the evening of Tuesday, August 9th, with a reception and banquet hosted by the Nebraska Diplomats and NetChoice. During that event, numerous Diplomats and Nebraska businesses will be recognized for their contributions to the state’s economic success over the previous year.
Registration and more information can be found by clicking here.