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On the Road…Part 2

Cities from around the country are coming together to share their successes. ELGL organizational member, QScend Technologies (LinkedIn and Twitter) is hosting a conference where city leaders who represent ten municipalities will share their citizen request management/311 success stories. ELGL will be there to share our thoughts on improving and maximizing citizen outreach and engagement. Register now to … Continued

Debrief: Power(s) Hour with Steve Powers, City of Salem, OR

This week we welcomed Steve Powers, City of Salem, OR city manager back to Oregon. Previously, Steve was the manager in Jackson County, OR and the City of Ann Arbor, MI. Thanks to Heather Gantz, Waldron and Jeanna Troha, City of Wilsonville, OR for assisting with the event. Here’s a summary of the restaurant options, vacation … Continued

Event: The Year of Problem Solving with Data

Register: The Year of Problem Solving with Data Thursday, March 3 Location: Oregon Zoo Admission is free. Registration includes lunch and zoo admission. Sponsored by Mo’ Mix and Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) Recent surveys show that the top local government challenges include a lack of accurate and complete performance data with which to make … Continued

Events: Cards Against Urbanity with Lisa Nisenson, Creator and ELGL Member

Craft Beer and Cards Against Urbanity with Lisa Nisenson, co-creator of Cards Against Urbanity The program begins at 6:30 with a talk on Portland’s microbrewery scene. At 7:30, we break out the cards. A riff on Cards Against Humanity, players take turns leading rounds with question rounds that are answered by a hand of cards … Continued

Deep in the Heart of SGR (1/23 2:57 p.m)

ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt provides a behind-the-scenes look of the magic at the Strategic Government Resources Conference. Done in the DFW Before we depart the DFW, let’s put a bow on the trip. (Yes, I am not wearing socks.) Hat tip to Ryan Adam and Matt Monedero for entertaining us this morning. (Note: If you … Continued

Event: ELGL Reception at OCMA Winter Conference

Please join us for a 2016 OCMA Winter Conference Welcome Reception hosted by ELGL. Register for ELGL Reception at the OCMA Conference WHEN: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST) WHERE: Oliver’s – 26 North High Street Columbus, OH 43215 WHO: FREE to attend and open to all local government professionals QUESTIONS: Contact Stacy Schweikhart … Continued

A Mini-Conference in Big Texas

Please join ELGL at a special, free “mini-conference” on January 22, 2016 at noon at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas.  Lunch and happy hour included.  We’ll start the day talking about the important role that self-awareness plays in leadership with a session led by Ann Marie Kappel. Then we’ll work though our own individual development … Continued

Let’s Take a Wine Walk on January 21

Please join ELGL at the ELGL/SGR Wine Walk on January 21, 2016.  An RSVP is required.  We will visit three tasting rooms in downtown Grapevine, Texas.  All attendees receive a commemorative wine glass, and the chance to rub elbows with your favorite ELGL friends.  Questions? Email Kirsten.

Lunch Forum: Oregon’s Changing Demographics

Our friends at WTS have a great event coming up for those in the Portland area. Learn about how the demographics of Oregon are changing and how that will affect services and politics in the state. Details When:  January 12, 2016 11:30 am PT Where: The Sentinel Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 What: Oregon surpassed … Continued

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