Check out the bio for our keynote speaker for tomorrow’s conference, former Oregonian intern and current Washington Post reporter Emily Badger! Bio: I’m a staff writer at the Washington Post, where I cover national urban policy issues ranging from housing to transportation, to urban planning and inequality. I’m based in Washington but am interested in these … Continued
Here’s the full schedule of sessions for #ELGL14. We’re excited to see you there! As a reminder – we’re sold out, so if you haven’t registered yet – you’ll have to follow along on Twitter and Facebook as conference attendees share their takeaways from each session. Breakfast (7:30): The Social Media Scene Gymnasium … Continued
If you want to learn how to be the most effective at the bargaining table, check out the session on Costing a Bargaining Unit Contract with the Local Government Personnel Institute. Steven Schuback, Labor Relations Attorney, LGPI Bio: Steven has been an attorney for over 18 years and has been practicing labor and employment law … Continued
Just like your wedding, #ELGL14 has an official photographer and videographer. As we previously announced, David Nguyen returns for the second year to photograph the conference. This year he’s offering attendees free headshots that they can use on their LinkedIn profile. Joining our multimedia team is Jordan Bunch from Jordan Bunch Productions. What should you expect from … Continued
Learn how to tell your local gov story at The Moth – True Stories Told Live. Check out the speakers: Marissa Grass, Associate Planner, Tigard, OR Bio: I work in the Community Planning division and focus most of my time on outreach for our long range planning projects. First paying job: Cold Stone Soundtrack of … Continued
At our Fiber, Fiber Fiber session we’ll learn from these experts about Google fiber, independent fiber, and more! Mary Beth Henry, Director, Office of Community Technology, Portland, OR Bio: Oversee broadband infrastructure and adoption initiatives and advocate for the public interest in communications technology. Catalyze investment of resources to ensure the benefits of communications technology are … Continued
Take a look at the organization behind #ELGL14 with the fabulous speakers for “The ELGL Story“! Kirsten Wyatt, Assistant City Manager, West Linn, OR Bio: I’m the Assistant City Manager in West Linn, Oregon. I work on an ever-changing list of projects with every department and a lot of our citizens and community leaders. I … Continued
Check out the panel of professionals who will speak about their career directions and leadership in our session “My Career Path“. Marissa Madrigal, Chief Operating Officer, Multnomah County, OR Bio: I manage the day-to-day operations of Multnomah County, elevate key policy decisions to the Chair and Board of Commissioners and strive to ensure that county programs … Continued
Limited space remains for #ELGL14 so we polled attendees about what they expect from #ELGL14. #ELGL14 is……. ……..the embodiment of our collective interest, passion, and dedication to making great places for all of us to call “home”. Ben McCready, City of Rock Island, IL …..a rocketship full of government leaders ready to blast off into … Continued
Here’s YOUR chance to win free attendance at #ELGL14! One of our sponsors, Project A, is giving away one of their conference attendance spots to a deserving ELGL member. Here’s how YOU can be a big winner: Take a look at Project A’s website and their government clients. Identify one or two local government technology trends … Continued
