As volumes of big data grow rapidly, government agencies are looking to leverage federal big data to support their missions and improve overall program outcomes and performance. Government, however, still face issues in adopting a federal big data strategy: bandwidth, storage capacity, retrieval, security, computational power, and trained personnel. The greatest challenge for government organizations in managing big data lies in the ability to...

This workshop offers valuable skills in win themes development as the most important element of proposal persuasion. The course walks you through the purpose of win themes and their building blocks. It then advances beyond the mere basics in order to explain everything needed to develop effective proposal win themes. It shows how to write win themes that are memorable and capable of influencing your customers so that they feel compelled to sel...

Avoid easement violations - know what your responsibilities are. Do not let the intimidating complexity of easements cause you anxiety. Whether you're looking to draft, comply or fight one, our local experts will give you the know-how to succeed - without getting caught in exhausting and expensive legal battles. Attend this seminar and get the practical easements information you won't find anywhere else. You will hear it all - from creation to...

Correctly interpret the Illinois Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act Find out what Illinois 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'll get updates on recent developments i...

Whether a project is large or small, NIMBYISM or 'not in my backyard' type opposition is almost always guaranteed. Public opposition to projects can often result in costly delays or even the cancellation of a project. In this live webinar 'Countering Public Opposition on Development Projects', we will discuss how an effective grassroots campaign coupled with targeted public affairs tactics can make the difference between project approvals and...

The 118th Annual meeting will be held at the Seattle Convention Center 3 November – 8 November 2013. The AMSUS headquarters hotel is the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. All sleeping rooms within the AMSUS room block will be offered at the prevailing government rate. The theme of this year’s meeting will emphasize tutorial and plenary sessions. An outstanding educational program will be provided along with many networking opportunities. The...

Understand the world of easements and eminent domain - know what your responsibilities are. Do not let the intimidating complexity of easements cause you heartache and anxiety. Whether you're looking to comply with one, fight one or draft one, our local expert, David G. Ditto, will give you the know-how you need to succeed - without getting caught in exhausting and expensive legal battles. Attend this seminar and get the practical easements in...

Save money and hassles with a comprehensive introduction to the law of easements. Do not let the intimidating complexity of easements cause you anxiety. Whether you're looking to draft, negotiate, comply with or fight one, our panel of local professionals will give you the basic know-how to lead to success. Attend this seminar and get the practical easements information you won't find anywhere else. Hear about different kinds of easements and...

Uncertain how freedom of information and open meetings laws apply to you? Find out what New York 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...

The rules for private foundations are unique and complex, and many private foundations do not understand the rules and regulations that apply to them. For example, how many times are self-dealing transactions not identified until the annual Form 990-PF is prepared? And how many foundations miss out on planning opportunities to minimize taxes and look more attractive to potential donors and charitable partners? This live webinar will cover the...