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The Agenda: PDC Executive Director Patrick Quinton

Below is the agenda for the ELGL forum with Patrick Quinton, PDC executive director. The forum is being held at PDC, 1900 Building – 1900 S.W. 4th Avenue, 2500A conference. Many thanks to Melanie Rund, Chris Harder, and Jessica Struyk for coordinating the forum. The Agenda - ELGL Forum with Patrick Quinton

First 90 Days Q&A Summary

A summary of the First 90 Days discussion forum questions and answers is provided below. The First 90 Days Q and A

04.27.12 Knope(s) 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 Lake Oswego Review

Many thanks to the Lake Oswego Review for including an article about ELGL in this week's edition. The article has also appeared in the Beaverton Valley Times, Portland Tribune, and Tigard/Tualatin Times. ELGL members Cate Schneider, Randy Ealy, Kirsten Wyatt, and Kent Wyatt are quoted in the article. If you somehow have not read the...

Meeting Agenda for The First 90 Days Forum

This week's forum will be a discussion with city managers from Tigard, Hillsboro, and Wilsonville. The focus of this luncheon will be the first 90 days of their tenure. We will be meeting at 11:45am on April 26, 2012 at Cafe Allegro in Tigard. You can RSVP for the luncheon by emailing Megan Messmer, ELGL Project Coordinator,...

RSVP for ELGL Forum with Patrick Quinton, PDC Executive Director

The rescheduled ELGL forum featuring Patrick Quinton, the Executive Director for the Portland Development Commission, is fast approaching. Mr. Quinton will be speaking on economic development issues in the Portland area. The luncheon will be May 2, 2012 from 11:45 AM-1:15 PM at 1900 SW 4th Ave., Room 2500 A. In the Headlines with the Portland...

Updated: Word on the Street . . . . About ELGL

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku-8-mFUszI&w=560&h=315] Oregon Municipal Finance Officers Association (OMFOA) Newsletter: OMFOA Quarterly Newsletter ELGL Member: The resume e-book is a great idea! Thanks so much for providing this incredibly valuable service for job-seekers. New ELGL Member: I’ve been following your blog for the past two weeks now and am convinced you are just what I’ve been...

Ask the Manager - The First 90 Days

ELGL is soliciting questions for the upcoming "First 90 Days" forum with Bryan Cosgrove, Wilsonville city manager, Marty Wine, Tigard city manager, and Michael Brown, Hillsboro city manager. The forum will be an interactive discussion on what to expect in the first 90 days on the job. Attendees will take away specific steps on succeeding in any...

Thank You to Mike Golub and Timbers Organization

ELGL would like to thank the entire Timbers organization for hosting our luncheon this week. It was a great meeting and Mike provided some insightful information into the relationship between the Timbers and the City of Portland.

RSVP: The First 90 Days Discussion Forum

We are excited for the upcoming discussion forum with city managers from Tigard, Hillsboro, and Wilsonville. The focus of this luncheon will be the first 90 days of their tenure. We will be meeting at 11:45am on April 26, 2012 at Cafe Allegro in Tigard. Lunch will include a selection from a set menu provided by Cafe Allegro...

ELGL In the News: OMFOA Quarterly Newsletter

Check out the OMFOA Quarterly Newsletter which features ELGL. Oregon Municipal Finance Officers Association Many thanks to OMFOA and ELGL members Heidi Starks, Rhyan Van Horn, and Toby LaFrance for cultivating the relationship between the two organizations.

And the Winner Is . . . .

Tanya Johnston. Tanya is a graduate intern in the City of Wilsonville Community Development Department. Congrats Tanya on winning the inaugural ELGL Bracket Challenge! ELGL Bracket Challenge - Final Standings RK ENTRY, OWNER R64 R32 S16 E8 FF NCG CHAMPION PPR TOTAL PCT 1 tjohnston86 1, tjohnston86 200 180 160 240 320 320 Kentucky 0 1420...

In the News: ELGL Plugging the Public Sector

Plugging the public sector ELGL caters to next generation of local government leaders BY CLAIRE OLIVER The West Linn Tidings, Mar 29, 2012 Word about ELGL has spread mostly through the Wyatts' grassroots efforts. “There’s just been such an interest across all disciplines to come together,” she said. “It’s different than anything that exists right now,...

Timbers Luncheon RSVP

Mike Golub, the Timbers COO, will be the featured speaker on April 11, 2012 at 11:45am. The meeting will be held at JELD-WEN Field's Community Room (1844 SW Morrison St., Portland, OR 97205). Mike will discuss the successful effort in bringing an MLS team to Portland and the Timbers working relationship with Portland city officials. He will...

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ELGL Special Forum with CEO of Strategic Government Resources

ELGL Special Forum with Ron Holifield, CEO of Strategic Government Resources Monday, April 9 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bank of the Cascades (Thanks Anthony Petchel) 888 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204 (Corner of SW 5th & Taylor) Limited space - RSVP to oregonelgl@gmail.com In celebration of ELGL’s 1st annual Call for Resumes, we...

Word on the Street . . . . About ELGL

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku-8-mFUszI&w=560&h=315] From Strategic Government Resources (SGR): For fans of the sitcom, Parks and Rec, SGR was recognized with the “Knope of the Week” award by the Oregon Emerging Local Government Leaders Network. The Knope of the Week honors individuals or groups who have done the most in the past week to advance the...

Portland Timbers Match with ELGL on April 11

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzwm5SsX1PA&w=560&h=315] With the Portland Timbers home opener tonight, ELGL wants to remind you of its upcoming "match" with the Timbers. Details to follow in the coming weeks. ELGL is excited to announce the addition of Portland Timbers Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mike Golub to ELGL’s 2012 Issue and Speaker Series. The Timbers COO will...

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ELGL Featured in The Times

Many thanks to Geoff Pursinger for highlighting ELGL's efforts. Leaders unite to boost image of public sector work Local government officials see group as valuable tool for building partnerships BY GEOFF PURSINGER The Times, Mar 8, 2012 Kent Wyatt admits it’s been awhile since people have seen working for the government as cool and exciting. But...