Category: Annual Conference

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In the post, we’ll follow up on some of the topics discussed at #ELGL16. If you have items to add to this post including pictures, send me an email at kent@elgl.org.  Close to 600 local government professionals attended one of the six Pop Up Conferences held on October 21. It was a bit of a … Continued

#ELGL16 sponsors will be active participants, so we’re pleased to welcome supporters like GovSense (a Record of the Year sponsor, based on our not-at-all-cheesy system of sponsor tiers inspired by VH1, MTV and the glory days of music videos on television). We’ve asked GovSense to provide a brief rundown of their products and services to … Continued

With #ELGL16 knocking on our doors, it’s time for an introduction to our speaker panels. Having trouble deciding which panel to choose? This will make it even harder! What’s that all about? Public safety agencies face challenges in recruiting qualified professionals to reflect the demographic of the communities they serve. Hear from two human resources professionals … Continued

Maximizing Total Compensation With #ELGL16 knocking on our doors, it’s time for an introduction to our speaker panels. Having trouble deciding which panel to choose? This will make it even harder! What’s that all about? Meet Brandi Leos and Steven Schuback, who will bring us ideas to maximize total compensation. Benefit from their years of experience … Continued

What the US Open Taught Me about Large Event Planning With #ELGL16 knocking on our doors, it’s time for an introduction to our speaker panels. Having trouble deciding which panel to choose? This will make it even harder! What’s that all about? Every jurisdiction may come across a major event that creates opportunities to build community … Continued

Recycling Reconsidered: Whole Life Cycle Materials Management               With #ELGL16 knocking on our doors, it’s time for an introduction to our speaker panels. Having trouble deciding which panel to choose? This will make it even harder! What’s that all about? Ever wonder where Oregon is headed in thinking about the … Continued

Homelessness & the Evolving Role of Cities: Starting the Conversation   With #ELGL16 knocking on our doors, it’s time for an introduction to our speaker panels. Having trouble deciding which panel to choose? This will make it even harder! What’s that all about? What is the impact of homelessness on your work? How does homelessness affect … Continued

Power to the People: Electric Utilities as Community Partners   With #ELGL16 knocking on our doors, it’s time for an introduction to our speaker panels. Having trouble deciding which panel to choose? This will make it even harder! What’s that all about? Utility co-ops often do not receive the credit they deserve when a partner in … Continued