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Omaha Sales Manager Earns Sports Certification

Apr. 22, 2008

Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCVB) Sales Manager, Mark Rath, is now Omaha's first Certified Sports Event Executive. Rath received this important designation at this weeks National Association of Sports Commission’s convention in Omaha. Having four important letters, CSSE, after Rath name indicates to prospective clients high standards and experience in the sports event industry. Rath has been with the OCVB for ten years and has been an instrumental part of bringing events such as the U.S. Olympic Team Trails - Swimming, the National…

Omaha Hosts National Sports Convention

Apr. 22, 2008

Omaha is the place to be if you want to find the latest trends in the sports world. This week the city hosts 500 members of the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) for the organization's annual convention and meeting. This prestigious event was held in Dallas last year and will be held in Denver next year, "Omaha's ability to play in the same arena with these larger cities proves Omaha continues to compete and grow as a convention destination.” said Dana Markel, the Executive Director of the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau…