Prepare for #ELGL14 by learning about who is attending. Find out if you’ll be surrounded by soft talkers, loud eaters, and finger biters or whether you’ll be surrounded by the best in local government. Zach Henkin Drive Oregon — Program Manager Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter (Complete the sentence) #ELGL14 is….. An growing organization that has a lot … Continued
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
Welcome to the new and (somewhat) improved version of our member introductions. If you are puzzled by the column name, take a minute to watch the above scene from Austin Powers. Brandi Leos Clackamas County – Class and Comp Analyst Connect: LinkedIn (Complete the sentence) Today is…… an exciting, day! Your hometown? What is it … 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
Prepare for #ELGL14 by learning about who is attending. Find out if you’ll be surrounded by soft talkers, loud eaters, and finger biters or whether you’ll be surrounded by the best in local government. Marc Gonzales Clackamas County – Finance Director Connect: LinkedIn (Complete the sentence) #ELGL14 is…..changing the way people view government, especially people under 35 … 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
By: Andrew Coulson, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Twitter It’s oh so quiet… it’s oh so still… you’re all alone… and so peaceful until…local elections! Local government in South Australia is in a ‘caretaker period’ as local people are sharing their ideas for what they would do as a councillor. For council staff, this means carefully overseeing policy that … Continued
Prepare for #ELGL14 by learning about who is attending. Find out if you’ll be surrounded by soft talkers, loud eaters, and finger biters or whether you’ll be surrounded by the best in local government. Before you head to #ELGL14, read Inessa’s article on how to get around – #ELGL14: Ride TriMet! Inessa Vitko TriMet Public Affairs Connect: LinkedIn … Continued
