HomeMy WebLinkAboutWORKSHOP re Preparation for Connectivity Summit JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORKSHOP AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Danny Milholland,The Production Alliance(TPA)Director
Reilly Berkshire,TPA Events Coordinator
Liz Anderson,Jefferson County Communications Specialist
DATE: February 17,2025
RE: WORKSHOP re: Preparation for 2026 Connectivity Summit
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The Production Alliance (TPA) is on contract with Jefferson
County for event management services associated with a variety of community endeavors. One
of those is the Jefferson County Connectivity Summit, a countywide civic engagement and
community-building event involving schools, nonprofits,youth groups, and government
organizations. Preparations for underway for the 2026 Connectivity Summit,to be held March
27-29. TPA representatives will present to the Board on the following specifics:
1. Program details
2. County involvement; confirmed organizations
3. Registrants; key partners
4. Confirmed exhibits and workshops
5. Event branding—similar to last year
6. Interest among County Commissioners in speaking during select ceremonial moments
7. Data/metrics: number of participants, number of organizations, full list of engagement
offerings—other?
ANALYSIS: The Connectivity Summit brings together over 100 community organizations.
County participation in the Connectivity Summit enables us to:
• Strengthen communication between county departments and residents
• Increase youth and community outreach
• Collect community input on planning, public health, resilience, and county services
• Increase visibility and transparency of county programs
• Support interagency collaboration and community education
FISCAL IMPACT: The adopted 2026 budget includes expenditures for the 2026 Connectivity
Summit. There could be adjustments proposed based on emergent needs.
RECOMMENDATION:
Engage with TPA in a discussion about planning for the 2026 Connectivity Summit.
REVIEWED BY:
,,• I LA, 2/11/2026
Jos D. Peters, County Administrator Date