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HomeMy WebLinkAbout082322 FW_ County Leaders Conference _ Keynote Speaker Announcement! ________________________________ From: County Leaders Conference Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 3:29:39 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Heidi Eisenhour Subject: County Leaders Conference | Keynote Speaker Announcement! ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ Save $100 with early bird registration! <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=0dd98eb887&e=30e2d4045f> <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=358aca89d7&e=30e2d4045f> REGISTER NOW! <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=6c0c32725b&e=30e2d4045f> NOV. 14-16 Hyatt Regency Lake Washington Renton, WA King County <https://mcusercontent.com/6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a/images/1c089936-0157-91ad-96c4-364ae2577bee.png> Check Out the Preliminary Agenda We're working hard to make this year the best yet! We're still 3 months out from the County Leaders Conference, and our agenda is already looking great! Topics range from Public Civility to Cybersecurity. We also have amazing Keynote Speakers lined up for you – including, back by popular demand, Dr. Thornberg. He will provide timely insights and forecasts that you will need to understand the economic times we are in and the impacts of inflation. We've heard from many of you wanting to confirm... YES, this year's County Leaders Conference is Monday - Wednesday! No need to escape the conference early trying to beat that Friday traffic! Preliminary Agenda <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=e8f98c3757&e=30e2d4045f> Secure My Spot <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=4b35b553a1&e=30e2d4045f> Meet Your Wednesday Keynote Speaker ________________________________ <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=3c096c3af9&e=30e2d4045f> Dr. Christopher Thornberg Founder of Beacon Economics LLC ________________________________ <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=1086bc697d&e=30e2d4045f> Christopher Thornberg founded Beacon Economics LLC in 2006. Under his leadership the firm has become one of the most respected research organizations in California serving public and private sector clients across the United States. In 2015, Dr. Thornberg also became Director of the UC Riverside School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting and Development and an Adjunct Professor at the School. An expert in economic and revenue forecasting, regional economics, economic policy, and labor and real estate markets, Dr. Thornberg has consulted for private industry, cities, counties, and public agencies. He became nationally known for forecasting the subprime mortgage market crash that began in 2007, and was one of the few economists on record to predict the global economic recession that followed. Dr. Thornberg holds a Ph.D in Business Economics from The Anderson School at UCLA, and a B.S. degree in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Early Bird Registration is Open You won't want to miss this County Leaders Conference! Don't wait! Join over 75 attendees who have already secured their spot in the first week of registration for $100 off the full-conference registration rate! The County Leaders Conference, hosted by the Washington State Association of Counties <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=74d1bfd8d6&e=30e2d4045f> , brings together close to 300 elected/appointed officials and department heads from all of Washington’s 39 counties. Look forward to networking opportunities, learning sessions, great food, a beautiful venue, and BINGO! Secure My Spot <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=7f31fd38c7&e=30e2d4045f> Venue Hyatt Regency Lake Washington 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N Renton, WA 98056 Nightly Rate: $164 (before tax) Parking: Free self parking for registered attendees Space is limited, Reserve Your Room <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=558cf5fb3b&e=30e2d4045f> now! Registration Rates While we think you will get the most benefit from attending all 3 days, we are excited to offer a single-day registration option this year. Register by September 9 to get the special Early Bird Rate: $100 off your full conference registration. Full Conference with Early Bird Rate Member/Affiliates: $425 State Agency: $475 Non-Member: $700 Single Day Member/Affiliates: $250 State Agency: $300 Non-Member: $400 Not sure if this is the conference for you? Don't count us out just yet! 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