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The Debrief with ELGL Central Oregon

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOgpT5rEKIU&w=420&h=315] A big thank you to Bend Police Chief Jeff Sale and Lieutenant Chris Carney for presenting to our group today. We had about 20 people attend to hear how government can no longer afford to operate as it has in the past. The Bend Police Department is implementing changes to respond to today's...

RSVP: Forum with Charlie Hales, Portland Mayoral Candidate

You are invited to attend our upcoming lunch forum with Portland mayoral candidate Charlie Hales on Thursday, September 13 from 11:45 a.m to 1:00 p.m. The forum will be held at the State of Oregon Office Building, 800 NE Oregon Street, Room 1C, Portland OR 97232. Charlie will give a brief presentation and then open up the...

Lightning Round with Debbie Matheney, Eugene School District

Debbie Matheney Current Position: Accounting & Business Systems Specialist - Eugene School District Previous: Finance Manager/Budget Analyst - Lincoln County Health & Human Services Favorite book of all-time: Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon Book that is on your nightstand right now: Piercing the Darkness by Frank E Peretti (Fill in the blank) When...

Event Announcement: Bill Wyatt, Port of Portland Executive Director

Please join us on January 10, 2013 for the first installment of the 2013 ELGL Issue and Speaker Series with Bill Wyatt, executive director of the Port of Portland. The forum will be in the Port of Portland Commission room. Bill will join us at 12:00 pm and provide a 30 minute presentation plus Q...

08.10.12 Knope of the Week

The votes are in and the results have been tabulated: after a week of nominations and voting by our community, ELGL is thrilled to announce the winner of the Knope of the Week! As a reminder, The Knope of the Week honors individuals or groups who have done the most in the past week to advance...

ELGL Willamette Valley Meeting

ELGL Willamette Valley would like to announce this month’s meeting scheduled for the 16th from 12:00-1:30 p.m. The City of Veneta will be hosting and Ric Ingham, City Administrator for the past 8.5 years, will be presenting on Urban Renewal and the City of Veneta’s experiences. More details and a formal agenda to follow.

Agenda: Bob's Red Mill

Agenda The agenda for tomorrows luncheon with Bob Moore of Bob's Red Mill is below. If you are attending, please arrive promptly as we will be distributing lunch at 11:45am. Our schedule is for this event is full and will conclude with a tour of the corporate headquarters. Bob Moore Agenda Charity of Choice The...

Preview: Forum with Bob Moore, Bob's Red Mill

Before tomorrow's forum with Bob Moore, make sure you read up on the incredible history of Bob and how he has truly put "People Before Profits." If you are a speed reader, you still have time to finish Bob's book. How I Did It: Bob Moore, Bob's Red Mill | Inc.com The Bob Behind Bob's Red Mill · Think Out Loud Get...

ELGL Central Oregon Event: Transforming Government

Bend Police Chief Jeff Sale and Lieutenant Chris Carney will discuss how government can no longer afford to operate in status quo mode. They will use the Bend Police Departments current transformation as an example of how the lack of funding and ever increasing costs are forcing these changes. Wednesday, August 15, 2012 noon -...

Poll: Playing with Fire by Sandy City Manager Scott Lazenby

Summary of Playing with Fire [polldaddy poll=6444591]

Is Social Media a Fad?

Socialnomics 2012 - The importance of Social Media! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jhe657AoLs&w=560&h=315]

Lightning Round with Jessica Struyk, City of Gresham

Jessica Struyk Professional Specialist, City of Gresham Favorite book of all-time: It is hard for me to pick just one. I love non-fiction– especially inspiring true stories. Some of my favorites are: Strength in What Remains and Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner, Half the Sky by...

Tweets, Social Media Help More Officials Get the Word Out

By Adam Silverman, USA TODAY BURLINGTON, Vt. – A resolution that the City Council in Burlington considered in April at first appeared to follow the traditional format of government measures. "WHEREAS," the document begins in all capital letters. What came next offered a hint that this wasn't a run-of-the-mill document — even though it was...

08.03.12 Knope of the Week

The votes are in and the results have been tabulated: after a week of nominations and voting by our community, ELGL is thrilled to announce the winner of the Knope of the Week! As a reminder, The Knope of the Week honors individuals or groups who have done the most in the past week to advance...

Honoring a Public Servant via Animation

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dSAE_i-wto&w=560&h=315] Animation about a determined public servant who does things his way. DAVID honors accomplishments and eccentricities of Oregon municipal Internet pioneer David Olson. Inspired by wry animation classics such as BAMBI VS GODZILLA, video premiered on David Olson Day in the City Of Portland -- the day Olson announced his retirement. DAVID...

The Rise of Social Government

The Rise of Social Government Fels Research & Consulting is pleased to present its report, The Rise of Social Government: An Advanced Guide and Review of Social Media’s Role in Local Government Operations To provide a substantive update on this timely topic, the second edition of the social media report, "The Rise of Social Media in Local...

Fist Bump to Greater Portland Inc.

Many thanks to Greater Portland, Inc. - Sean Robbins, CEO and Maggie Finnerty, Vice President of Investor Stewardship for presenting at today's ELGL forum in West Linn. ELGL is appreciative of Chris Kerr (West Linn economic development director), Kathy Mollusky (West Linn city recorder), and Megan Messmer (National Policy Consensus Center analyst) for organizing the forum....

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Win Ben Stein's Money at Greater Portland's Economic Summit

Greater Portland’s 5th Annual Economic Summit: September 27, 2012 Greater Portland Inc. is pleased to announce that this year’s Annual Economic Summit will be held September 27, 2012 and registration for the event is now open. Register here. This year’s event with be held at the Portland Art Museum’s Mark Building and will bring together...

08.01.12 Your Daily Interruption

London Mayor Boris Gets Stuck on Zip Wire [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SKYs6ZefXs&w=560&h=315] Can Light Rail Carry a City's Transit System? We often think of light rail as a single component of a larger transit system, but if it's done right it can just as soon serve as the foundation. Since 1981 a dozen American cities...