The Geary County Convention and Visitor’s Advisory Committee has recommended approval on the Bureau’s budget for 2016. The spending plan would total $575,000 with project income of that same amount.  The spending plan still must be approved by both the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce and Geary County Commission before it can become final.

In other business the CVB:

–The Board received an update on a wayfaring signage project that could be either a one or two year project. Signs will be coordinated to direct tourists and general public to key locations.

–The Cabela’s National Team Championship Walleye Tournament is coming to Milford Lake May 28-30. On the evening of the 27th there will be a banquet for the teams entered in the tournament. So far 181 two-man teams have qualified for the tournament.

–Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mark Ediger reported that there will be discussion on economic development issues at the Chamber Quarterly Breakfast April 28 at the convention center. It begins at 7:30 a.m. Admission is $5, payable at the door.

–The Chamber of Commerce is searching for a new CEO. The position is currently vacant.

–Monday, April 27, will be the Larry Mcgill Legislative Fishing Day at Milford Lake. Forty-one members of the Kansas Legislature are expected to attend. CVB Director Connie Hall reported that Governor Brownback will fish that day. The CVB partners with the Kansas Association of Insurance Agents on this event.