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Last Call for Luncheon with Dr. Potiowsky

There are four openings left for the June 13th luncheon with former State Economist and current Chair of the Portland State Economics Department, Dr. Thomas Potiowsky. The discussion will be on the US recovery and the new economic environment. This information will be highly relevant to long-term local government revenues and anyone interested in budgeting...

The Lightning Round with Eric Chambers, City of Gresham

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNQRfBAzSzo&w=560&h=315] The Lightning Round with Eric Chambers, Senior Advisor, Office of the Mayor, City of Gresham, Oregon What book is on your nightstand? “Trask” by Don Berry. It’s a decent fiction novel about the Oregon Coast set in the mid 1800’s. I generally have a couple good books going at once, and just finished “Sometimes...

ELGL Presents The Lightning Round

ELGL debuts a new blog feature today "The Lightning Round." The weekly feature will introduce you to a ELGL member via ten short questions. We hope you enjoy the new feature.

06.01.12 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...

Talkin' About My Generation with ELGL-Eugene

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-geX7D4hgM&w=420&h=315] Please find the attached announcement regarding the upcoming lunch seminar scheduled for Thursday, June 21 in Springfield. Special thanks to Judy Williams at Lane County for putting the agenda together and Jeff Towery at Springfield for agreeing to host us next month. We continue to grow our numbers, please keep spreading the word to...

05.25.12 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 In the News

ELGL is highlighted in the current edition of the University of North Carolina Master of Public Administration newsletter. UNC MPA Newsletter

Follow Up on Governor Gregoire Meeting

Several of you have expressed an interest in sending a "thank you" note to Gov. Gregoire for her appearance at the ELGL forum last week. Here is how you can do so. Governor Chris Gregoire c/o - Teresa Olson Governor's Mansion 501 13th Avenue NW Olympia, WA 98501

OCCMA Spotlight: Kent Wyatt

Take a look at the OCCMA Newsletter article featuring Kent Wyatt and his father Ed Wyatt. OCCMA Second Quarter 2012

05.18.12 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...

May 18th Governor Gregoire ELGL Meeting

Below is the meeting agenda for tomorrow's ELGL conversation with Governor Chris Gregoire. We ask that you arrive promptly and are in your seat by noon. Agenda for ELGL Conversation with Gov. Gregoire

Agenda: Barbara Baker

May 17, 2012 20085 NW Tanasbourne Drive, Hillsboro OR 97124 12:00 Introductions All 12:10 Speaker Barbara Baker, Umpqua Bank Topic Umpqua Bank has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for five years...

05.11.12 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...

RSVP: ELGL Meets Fortune 100 Company

Did you know Umpqua Bank was named to FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for the 6th year in a row? Learn more about this success from Barbara Baker, VP for Cultural Enhancement at an ELGL forum on Thursday, May 17. ELGL members and other interested professionals can reserve a spot by contacting oregonelgl@gmail.com with your name, company, and...

RSVP for ELGL Conversation with Gov. Gregoire

The Oregon Emerging Local Government Leaders Network would like to extend an invitation to the ELGL Conversation with Governor Christine Gregoire. Space will be limited for this event to 100 people, and we anticipate that we may reach capacity (ELGL currently has more than 300 members). PSU President Wim Wiewel will also be attending this...

05.04.12 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...

Recap: ELGL Eugene Inaugural Meeting

A note from Chris Workman of Veneta.... By way of follow-up to today’s inaugural ELGL Eugene meeting: We did introductions, total of 14 in attendance, about half were current ELGL members. 5 from Lane County 4 local government professions (Eugene, Springfield, Junction City, Veneta) 1 professional from UO 4 UO grad students Jeff Towery, president...

Congrats to ELGL-Central Oregon Co-Founder Justin Cutler

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKShNYsclLU&w=420&h=315] Justin has been selected as new Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation (SEPRD) general manager. SEPRD is based in Seaside. ELGL is very grateful for Justin's work in starting the ELGL chapter in Central Oregon. Cutler selected as new SEPRD general manager La Pine parks head resigning

Event Announcement: Bob Moore, Bob's Red Mill

Please join ELGL on Wednesday, August 8 for a conversation with Bob Moore, founder of Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods. The event will be held at Bob's Red Mill in Milwaukie. Bob is known for his generous heart which is highlighted in the book "People Before Profits." Bob espouses giving back and making a meaningful...

The Best Ever Meeting of ELGL-Eugene

Don't miss the chance to be a part of the inaugural meeting of ELGL-Eugene. The group is open to public and private sector employees who work in the government arena. Meeting details can be found at the below link: Inaugural Meeting of ELGL-Eugene If you cannot make tomorrow's meeting but would like to be part of...