ACCE Convention 2009: NEXT - Raleigh, NC

ARS Recognizes Citistates Group

The Alliance for Regional Stewardship (ARS) announced today that Citistates Group founders Neal Peirce, Curtis Johnson, and Farley Peters have been named co-recipients of the John Parr Award, bestowed annually by the Alliance for Regional Stewardship for outstanding personal leadership excellence in advancing regionalism and civic stewardship of metropolitan areas.

The John Parr Award was established in 2008 to recognize individuals who have dedicated their work and personal time, as well as social/political capital into regional stewardship.  The award commemorates the legacy of the late John Parr (1948--2007) former chief executive of the National Civic League and the Alliance for Regional Stewardship, and one of America’s foremost counselors in the area of collaborative government, public/private partnerships, and regional governance. 

 

The Awardnamed in his honor is the only recognition that ARS bestows upon individuals.  It will be formally presented at the ARS Annual Meeting and Regional Strategies Forum on July 29 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

 

To learn more about the Citistates Group and the John Parr Award click to Download 2009 ARS Parr Award Press Release

 

Click to register for the ARS Regional Strategies Forum.

Work the Pond! - Networking in Raleigh

"In a world full of change and uncertainty, the reach and durability of your personal network are more important than ever. Believe me, you will find yourself calling upon—and sometimes leaning on—your network to get yourself back on track or to unearth exciting new opportunities. And your network will expect the same of you.”

Those are Tom Donohue's (CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce) words from the foreword to Work the Pond!, by Darcy Rezac, Judy Thomson and Gayle Hallgren-Rezac.  That’s why there’s never been a more important ACCE Convention to attend than this one in Raleigh. The best ideas for challenging times will be found at this convention by connecting with as many of your peers as you can.  And yes, even chamber folks can use a reminder of ways to maximize their networking during these incredibly important three days. 

Download Preconference Networking Tips ACCE 2009 from Shepa Learning Company

The Shepa Learning Company will be presenting ACCE’s First Timer’s Orientation at the 2009 Convention in Raleigh, Wednesday, July 29th, 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm est.

Gayle Hallgren-Rezac, co-author WORK THE POND!
Chief Engagement Officer
Shepa Learning Company
604 738 7663
www.workthepond.com

 

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