February 29, 2024
At the MotorCities National Heritage Area board of directors meeting last week, Nick Nerbonne, Media, Digital and Industry Relations Director for Travel Michigan, was voted onto the board, replacing Dave Lorenz, who retired as Vice President of Travel Michigan on December 31, 2023.
Throughout more than 20 years of digital marketing and public relations experience, Nerbonne has represented brands and organizations in television news, tourism and hospitality, network services, consumer products, and economic development, among others. As Media, Digital & Industry Relations Director, he leads Travel Michigan’s communications and digital media efforts, and works with the travel industry to share stories highlighting the outdoor recreation, natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture found in communities and destinations across Michigan’s two peninsulas.
MotorCities, continuing to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2024, is a nonprofit corporation that is part of the National Heritage Area System of the National Park Service serving 16 Michigan counties representing a population of over 6.5 million. Its mission is to preserve, interpret and promote the region’s rich automotive and labor heritage while enabling, supporting and respecting its diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Regional programs inspire residents and visitors with an appreciation for how the automobile changed Michigan, the nation, and the world. In addition, MotorCities also generates $489.7 million each year in economic impact, supporting 5,343 jobs and producing $40 million in tax revenue in Michigan. Over its history, MotorCities has awarded more than 300 grants for a total investment in local programs of more than $1.6 million.
To learn more about MotorCities and its work, go to www.motorcities.org; also visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/motorcities and follow them on Twitter/Instagram: @MotorCities.