Local Leaders Conference
When: April 2-3, 2019
Location: Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville, NY
What: The Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center and government experts presented information about funding and financing for municipal infrastructure. The conference provide rural leaders in New York State the opportunity to discuss local governance needs and develop leadership skills while networking with technical assistance providers and state and federal funding agency representatives.
Who: Supervisors and mayors, council/board members, town clerks and managers, DPW staff, town planners, engineers, and other interested community leaders are invited to attend.
Presentations:
- Brenda Smith – United States Department of Agriculture
Infrastructure for Rural America - Charlie Philion – New York State Homes and Community Renewal
Partnering with Local Governments to Build Strong Communities - Christopher Grant – New York State Division of Local Government Services
Local Government Funding - Jason Denno – New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation
EFC Funding Overview - Jonathon Mayr – New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Clean Energy Communities Program - Khris Dodson – Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center
Workforce Development - Leila Mitchell – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Water Quality Improvement Projects and Engineering Planning Grant - Monika King – United States Department of Health
Drinking Water Infrastructure Project Funding Programs - Khris Dodson – Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center
Getting to ‘Yes:’ Engaging the Public in Decision-Making - Khris Dodson – Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center
Grantwriting 101 - Sarah Diefendorf – EFC West
Storytelling - Sarah Diefendorf – EFC West
Framing Your Message - Sarah Diefendorf – EFC West
Presentations for Impact