We're 14 days from Public Works' first conference on designing, delivering, and maintaining more-durable assets and services more smoothly. Over the last year, we've developed a program that provides one-on-one time with peers who've implemented cutting-edge technological and commonsense communications solutions for lowering taxpayer costs.
Meeting these experts is one reason to attend if you haven't already signed up. In a shameless steal of former late-night host David Letterman, here are a few others:
- Commiserate with the American Society of Civil Engineers' executive director about the "invisibility" of public works departments and employees
- Earn nine continuing education units (CEUs) by the end of the year
- Registration is free
- Get a free boxed lunch for your journey home
- Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (open until 9 pm on Wednesdays)
- Watch the Cavaliers play
- Walk across an amazing art deco bridge protected by the Guardians of Transportation
- Cleveland's Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District has done some phenomenal things to combat combined sewer overflows and operate as cost-effectively as possible
- Cleveland's Water Department is also phenomenal, offering (among other things) affordability pricing for customers facing financial challenges
The conference is Nov. 13-15. Go to www.infrastructureimperative.com and type JOHNSTONVIP in the promo code box when you get to the payment page. Or e-mail your name, employer, work address, e-mail, and phone number to [email protected]. I'll register you and send you a confirmation e-mail.
That’s an offer I hope you can’t refuse. I hope to see you there!
