It’s our pleasure to announce the fourteenth #ELGL14 conference sponsor: Jordan Ramis! Jordan Ramis represents a variety of local government clients, and we’re happy they’re on board with #ELGL14. Are you interested in becoming an #ELGL14 sponsor? We’re sold out at our $500 sponsorship level, but you can still click here to learn more and sign up today … Continued
It’s our pleasure to announce the thirteenth #ELGL14 conference sponsor: Project A! Full disclosure: ELGL met Project A CEO Jim Teece at the CPBB conference and we are a match made in heaven. Who else can create photos like this on the fly?! And above and beyond his rad Photoshop skillz, Jim and his team are seasoned web … Continued
J.D. Roth, Author, Speaker, Advisor Bio: I’m a personal-finance blogger who also writes and speaks about self-improvement. First paying job: Planting cauliflower Soundtrack of your life: The Emperor’s New Clothes by Snead O’Connor Book you are currently reading: Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell (for the sixth time) Introduction: Eric King, City Manager, Bend, OR … Continued
And now a word from our panelists and moderator. Jim Middaugh, Communications Director, Oregon Metro Bio: I am responsible for Metro’s communications, media relations and public engagement work. First paying job: Lifeguard Soundtrack of your life: Kikko’s Song Book you are currently reading: Bruce — by Peter Ames Carlin Anything else: I like bicycling Steve … Continued
And now a word from our panelists and moderator. Carolyn Eagan, Business Advocate, Bend, OR Bio: As the City of Bend’s Business Advocate, I work for all of the businesses in Bend but I’m employed by the City. It is sort of an Omsbudsman to the business community. The other part of my job is … Continued
It’s our pleasure to announce the twelvth #ELGL14 conference sponsor: Socrata! Socrata’s open data and open performance platform have transformed how data is discovered, analyzed, and shared online. Are you interested in becoming an #ELGL14 sponsor? Click here to learn more and sign up today – spaces are limited. A huge high five to Socrata – welcome to … Continued
Ron Holifield, President, Strategic Government Resources Bio: I serve as primary visionary and leadership provocateur at SGR. My job is to challenge, inspire and motivate our team to change the world by helping thought leading local governments Recruit, Assess and Develop Innovative, Collaborative and Authentic Leaders. First paying job: Mowing Lawns Soundtrack of your life: … Continued
It’s our pleasure to announce the eleventh #ELGL14 conference sponsor: the City of Sandy, Oregon! Are you interested in becoming an #ELGL14 sponsor? Click here to learn more and sign up today – spaces are limited. A huge high five to the City of Sandy – welcome to the #ELGL14 team!
Today, #ELGL14 committee member Inessa Vitko shares why Portlandia, TriMet and #ELGL14 are a match made in heaven We are one month away from #ELGL14!!! If you are coming from out of town, you probably have wrapped up most of your travel plans. You reserved a hotel room, maybe even at the Kennedy School and … Continued
Check out the speakers for #ELGL14 – Growing Our Regional Economy. John Topanga, President, ECONorthwest Bio: John Tapogna is President of ECONorthwest and oversees the firm’s overall business strategy and operations. Since his arrival at ECONorthwest in 1997, Tapogna has built practices in education, healthcare, human service, and tax policy. He has directed analyses and evaluations … Continued
