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Weekly UpdatesIf you could create an ideal meeting for a local leader, what would it look like?
What would make it the one meeting you had to attend in order to gather all the information you needed to help your city survive and thrive in a time of economic crisis?
Would the best meeting possible include:
* thousands of elected and appointed officials from across the country who are gathered in one place and primed to share great ideas and best practices?
* substantive workshops featuring content experts and experienced city officials and staff sharing the latest information on solutions to the challenges that affect your city as well as the most up-to-date facts and analysis of national and regional trends that are shaping your community?
* professional development trainings that address your concerns and strengthen your skills as a leader?
* the ability to ask your questions about what is happening in federal programs and agencies that will impact your city from people who work closely with White House and Congressional staff members on the issues that matter to you as a local leader?
* the chance to learn about and sign up for programs--like prescription drug discount programs and purchasing alliances--that can save your city hard cash?
* the opportunity to compare costs and services among hundreds of vendors who serve the needs of cities?
Your ideal meeting already exists; it's the 2009 Congress of Cities & Exposition.
The 2009 Congress of Cities & Exposition includes:
* More than 4,000 participants including more than 2,000 elected and appointed officials and city staff who will converge in San Antonio, Texas from November 10-14.
* More than 30 workshops on topics critical to municipalities with some workshops directed at policy makers and others created especially for those who implement programs. Workshop topics will include: (date and titles subject to change)
Thursday, November 12:
* An educated choice: school district partnerships that pay off for cities
* Climate action: putting you city on the map
* Democracy online: new technologies for citizen engagement
* Doing more with less: getting better results for children and families
* Downtown revitalization: a key to sustaining your city's economy
* Everything old is new again: strategies for reinventing your local economy
* Future of public sector pensions
* Generating local revenue for transportation
* Green jobs: preparing for the new economy
* Leading and communicating in a time of crisis
* Predictive and intelligent policing
* Surface transportation reauthorization
* The rise of media resources for immigrant communities
Friday, November 13
* Green affordable housing
* Green building practices
* Health care reform and cities
* Helping your city cope during the fiscal crisis
* Increasing access to alternative forms of transportation
* Innovations in workforce development
* Local strategies to promote innovation and entrepreneurship
* More than meets the eye: bringing investment into previously overlooked markets
* Product stewardship
* Promising approaches to pre vent youth and gang violence
* Sustainable water infrastructure
* Top plays of the day: great ideas for children, youth and families
* Veterans healthy homing
Saturday, November 14
* Increasing government efficiency through technology
* Local foods
* Practical strategies for attracting local investment
* Transit-oriented development
* More than 20 Leadership Training Institute seminars offering in-depth professional development and skills training.
* NLC staff will be available at the member services booth in the exposition hall, in workshops as speakers and throughout the conference to answer questions about what is happening across the nation and on Capitol Hill that impacts cities.
* An NLC Member Services booth in the exposition hall where you can sign your city up for critical programs and services that will save your city money.
* Exposition hall with more than 200 vendors offering services and products that support cities.
* Ability to ask key staff about model programs and innovative initiatives during the City of San Antonio's mobile workshops.
Details: To register or for more information about the 2009 Congress of Cities and Exposition, visit www.nlccongressofcities.org.
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