List of #ELGL13 Attendees To stave off a “mosh pit” or “crowdsurfing” at the sold out #ELGL13, we have created the ultimate seating chart. Fourteen tables, 9 people per table. Each table will be organized around a different theme and include a cross section of professionals. For instance, you may be seated at the … Continued
After a full day on “wonking” it out at #ELGL13, we’ll celebrate our community at a Social Hour sponsored by Johnson Controls. The social hour will be highlighted by a performance from Blues Master Joe McMurrian. Joe has performed at the Portland Blues Festival and has been described by Oregon Music News as, “..brilliance, tension, … Continued
The poster features the full speaker lineup and the official Conference logo and hashtag. See you on October 4th! Design work done by Nick Lawson, check him out on Twitter to see other great design work he’s done, @DKCoNickLawson
With only 120 spots at the conference, and an ELGL membership of more than 450 people in 18 states, you can imagine that there are many of our members who are disappointed they can’t attend the conference. So, we are beefing up our social media presence (even more than usual!) for the conference so … Continued
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKBcvsByt6M If you registered for the #ELGL13, you were asked to answer a series of probing questions. You might have thought “what a great idea”, or “what a terrible waste of time”. If you fall into the latter category, you probably aren’t reading this post and we might have put a hex on you. … Continued
For Immediate Release: Portland, Ore.- Emerging Local Government Leaders (ELGL), a nonprofit focused on innovative local government networking, will present its inaugural annual conference on Friday, Oct. 4 from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. at McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave., Portland, OR). “ELGL has grown from 16 members to more than 400 members,” … Continued
Oregonian: Dion Jordan, newest Portland Parks board member, keeps his father’s passion alive Dion Jordan Personal Development Strategist Internationally Renowned Speaker Best Selling Author Talk Show Host Portland Parks Board Member Son of Charles Jordan, Portland’s first African-American City Commissioner and Portland Parks & Recreation Director Connect: Facebook, Twitter, and the World Wide Web Background Check … Continued
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSWdYLu8ono?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360] Hindsight is 20/20: Lessons in Leadership From Governor Gregoire and Governor Kulongoski You’re reading it here first: the lunchtime session at the 2013 ELGL Conference will feature two former governors, for the first time sharing their perspectives on their time in the executive offices in Washington and Oregon. Enjoy your complimentary lunch at the … Continued
In the Trenches: Learning from Practical Experiences in Oregon Economic Development Learn from real-world, real-time practical stories and experiences about economic development in Oregon. We’ll stay away from buzzwords and catch phrases, and instead focus on the tangible (and intangible) skills that are required to significantly impact economic development and changes in Oregon communities. This … Continued
September 27: Doug Zenn, Zenn Associates will replace Dave Austin on the panel. Dave will be a featured speaker in the 2014 ELGL Speaker Series. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5PvAi8PTsI&w=420&h=315] What are the best ways to connect with the diverse demography in your community? How should you leverage social media for your organization? What are some of the emerging … Continued
