Startup Weekend is testing whether its model of promoting innovation & entrepreneurship can be applied to the e-GOV / Civic Engagement vertical. We're holding our second-ever weekend-long workshop at Microsoft Friendship Heights on June 15th-17th. There will be some world-class mentors, judges, and speakers as well as real-life problems facing local and federal agencies that need to be solved. The organizers hope to see high-impact, sustai...

Benefits Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement code with ease. Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting? Now you can - attend this seminar and enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. You will find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement...

Benefits Storm water regulations are constantly evolving - have your practices evolved with them? From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you will get answers to all your questions, such as: What new case and policy decisions impact my practices? What are the latest trends in the water quality arena? Here is your chance to lea...

The Senior Leader Program is designed for senior managers in the federal government and comparable level military, state and local officials who wish to enhance their leadership potential or who are interested in preparing for the Senior Executive Service. The curriculum is based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s Executive Core Qualifications and meets OPM’s requirement that participants in agency-specific candidate dev...

Benefits Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement code with ease. Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting? Now you can - attend this seminar and enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. You'll find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement pr...

Benefits Uncertain how public records and open meetings laws apply to you? Find out what Oregon law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of federal and state public records and open meetings laws. Join us for this seminar and you will get updates on recent developments in the i...

Benefits Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get on the road to success in economic development financing. Join us for this must-attend seminar and learn how to use the resources of state and local governments to assist in developing real property in Ohio. Get an inside look at the various alternative financing structures available to new development and redevelopment projects. Walk away with practical insight on achieving green efficiency goals....

Benefits You've found yourself face-to-face with an easement … now what? You can get what you need from your real estate despite the intimidating complexity of easements. Whether you're looking to comply with one, fight one or draft one, our local experts will give you the know-how you need to succeed - without getting caught in exhausting and expensive legal battles. Come to this seminar and get the practical easements information you...

Benefits By now we've all heard the story of the Red Cross text-message fundraising campaign after the tsunami. Many nonprofits dove feet first into mobile after that, yet very few nonprofits achieved that level of success with any single mobile tactic. The truth is that mobile can be very effective for your organization, especially if you consider more than just text messaging. In this live audio conference, we will review the mobile strategi...

Benefits The wireless industry has built more than 250,000 cell sites in the United States in the past 20 years. But many more cell sites are needed as iPhones™, iPads™ and the like strain existing network capacity with data, email, computer and video applications. New cell sites and significant modifications to existing cell sites will also be needed due to the government's goal of using wireless to increase broadband speeds and c...