Coal Valley, IL - August 7, 2015 - Late in the day on Thursday, August 6th, 2015, Niabi Zoo staff and the Rock Island County Forest Preserve District received a copy of the "Campaign Positioning, Feasibility and Program Analysis Report" compiled by the McCarthy/Blansett Group LLC on behalf of the Niabi Zoological Society. The report is being forwarded on to all members of the Rock Island County Forest Preserve District Commission for review.
In the interim while the study is being reviewed, Niabi Zoo is continuing to move forward with the recommendations outlined in the Five-Year Strategic Action Plan that was published by the consulting firm Schultz & Williams in October 2014 and approved by the Forest Preserve Commission. Schultz & Williams is a nationally recognized consulting firm which has worked with dozens of respected zoos and aquariums from all around the country.
As part of its Strategic Action Plan, Niabi Zoo continues to work toward reaccreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and continually enhance and upgrade Niabi Zoo for the benefit of its visitors and animals. In addition to ongoing improvements, Niabi Zoo is also working to ensure its long-term financial stability by maintaining a responsible fund balance and working with a balanced operating budget year after year.
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In the interim while the study is being reviewed, Niabi Zoo is continuing to move forward with the recommendations outlined in the Five-Year Strategic Action Plan that was published by the consulting firm Schultz & Williams in October 2014 and approved by the Forest Preserve Commission. Schultz & Williams is a nationally recognized consulting firm which has worked with dozens of respected zoos and aquariums from all around the country.
As part of its Strategic Action Plan, Niabi Zoo continues to work toward reaccreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and continually enhance and upgrade Niabi Zoo for the benefit of its visitors and animals. In addition to ongoing improvements, Niabi Zoo is also working to ensure its long-term financial stability by maintaining a responsible fund balance and working with a balanced operating budget year after year.
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