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Event Information

?¢‚Äî¬è Hear from Congressional representatives from both the House and the Senate who will influence how we strategically and operationally address the current economic crisis and the looming skill crisis
?¢‚Äî¬è Get an insider?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s view of the current forces at play in the Budget and Appropriations process from senior congressional staff
?¢‚Äî¬è Become better informed with sharpened skills to advance the workforce agenda, including an understanding of the personalities and agendas at play as WIA reauthorization moves closer, make better decisions and engage more effectively with national and state legislators and local elected officials to help impact decisions that will effect how you do business in the future
?¢‚Äî¬è Broaden your knowledge of discretionary funding opportunities that exist within ARRA
?¢‚Äî¬è Discover ideas on how to reinforce strategic partnerships with community colleges and organized labor
?¢‚Äî¬è See the new plans for even more Summer Youth Program funding
?¢‚Äî¬è Learn what to expect as the Obama Administration evolves and how the Administration and Congress will interact
?¢‚Äî¬è Gain insights into promising practices designed to help coordinate local training and employment activities and regional planning initiatives

There?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s probably never been a more important time or economic climate to come together. Make a difference by becoming a part of this important leadership event.

Joshua Cooper Ramo as our featured plenary speaker on Monday afternoon, December 7. Ramo's story Jobless in America: Is Double-Digit Unemployment Here to Stay? was TIME magazine's cover story on September 11, 2009. He is also the author of The Age of The Unthinkable: Why the New World Disorder Constantly Surprises Us and What We Can Do About It. In this newly released publication, Ramo argues that we are now in the midst of unprecedented change--- instead of relying on our traditional models and institutions of the past, we must adapt to these changes with innovative solutions and creative problem solving ideas to face the global challenges ahead. Ramo's thoughts are especially pertinent as we consider the future of the public workforce system and prepare together to provide guidance to policy makers and the administration.

To read more about Joshua Cooper Ramo, go to: http://www.roycecarlton.com/speaker/Joshua-Cooper-Ramo/

Tuesday Morning Plenary

We are equally pleased to announce that Neal Peirce, Chairman, The Citistates Group, will be our speaker at the Tuesday morning plenary breakfast. Neal Peirce is a pulse-taker of change in how America governs itself. His column has repeatedly broken fresh ground in identifying vital new trends in state and local governments and the dynamics of federal/state/local relations. Time magazine called Peirce "the only national chronicler of grass-roots America." His weekly column, syndicated through The Washington Post Writers Group since 1978, appears in over 50 newspapers.

For more information about Neal Peirce, go to:  http://citistates.com/speakers/npeirce/

Register now by clicking HERE.

Special Pre-Conference Session!

In addition to attending the conference itself, you won?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢t want to miss the Pre-conference Session on Saturday, December 5th from 10 am until 3 pm.

During this valuable session (separate registration is required, seats are limited!), David Bradley, CEO of NWA, will recreate his hugely popular Inside Congress workshop customized for the 111th Congress. Registrants will have the opportunity to participate as members of congress, lobbyist, staff and more, fully experiencing the the dynamics of the congressional process. Gain unprecedented insights into actions that can make a difference while interacting with your colleagues. Learn for yourself what forces might stall or move legislation forward in the authorizing process, and experience the tradeoffs during the budget and appropriations process. This is as real as it gets!

Click HERE to register for this not-to-be-missed Pre-conference event.

Registration Information
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES
Early Bird Rate: $395. (prior to October 1, 2009)
NWA Member Rate: $455
Non Member Rate: $525
Pre Conference Fee: $195 (Congress in Action)

Make checks payable to:  The Event Connection
Mail to:                              31 Mesa Oak
                                          Littleton, CO 80127
Remember to include your registration confirmation so payment can be applied to the correct attendee.

Registration Cancellation Policy
There is a $75 cancellation fee for any registrations canceled up to 30 days prior to an event. After 30 days prior to an event, full registration fee is due whether you attend or not. Substitutions may be made at any time at no cost.  Cancellation or substitution must be faxed to: PEP's Event Services @ 303-972-8372 or emailed to ddonnahoo@pep8a.com.  Cancellations will not be accepted over the phone. Please note it is your responsibility to cancel your room reservation with the hotel ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äú NWA will not contact the hotel on your behalf.

Register online at: www.nwaonline.org

NWA Workforce Development Awards for Excellence
After extensive deliberation the Conference Committee made the decision to take a year off from the presentation of Awards in conjunction with the NWA Annual Legislative Leadership Forum. It seemed to us that this year it is important that we recognize ALL the outstanding efforts underway in our system ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äú from one-stop development to WIB collaboration and innovative business partnerships ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äú the response of our system during this economic crisis, coupled with the wise investments of the ARRA resources lead by the Workforce Boards, in order to get America back to work are good cause for celebration themselves.

It is the Conference Committee?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s recommendation that the presentation of awards be revisited in the future and possibly be re-established with categories that fit the focus of our current collective system efforts or the goals of reauthorized legislation. We appreciate your interest in the NWA Awards and your support of the Workforce Investment system at the national level

Exhibit and Sponsorship

Are you interested in showcasing new product offerings and creating a higher profile among those that make purchasing decisions and provide services? Then you don't want to miss out on this opportunity. The NWA Legislative Leadership Conference is the premier venue for workforce development professionals. Sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers are an integral part of the Conference and you will have a direct impact on over 350 attendees.

Contact Rachel E. Ramirez, Performance Excellence Partners at 714-374-1140 (Pacific) or rramirez@pep8a.com to sign up today.

Click HERE for more information on exhibit and sponsorships and to register online.

National Workforce Association Membership Information

Need to renew your membership or interested in becoming a member? Visit www.nwaonline.org or call 202-842-4004.

Rates:
Populations less than 249,999 $900.00
Populations between 250,000 and 499,999 $1200.00
Populations between 500,000 and 749,999 $1800.00
Populations between 750,000 and 999,999 $2400.00
Populations 1,000,000 and more $3025.00
For State Agency $4000.00
For an agency that does not fit the population category $2000.00
Individual/Personal or Small Business (by Special Arrangement) $500.00

Questions?

Content and Agenda: John Baker, jbaker5@austin.rr.com
Registration and Logistics: Denise Donnahoo, Performance Excellence Partners, 303-972-8372 (Mountain) or ddonnahoo@pep8a.com
Exhibit and Sponsorship: Rachel E. Ramirez, Performance Excellence Partners, 714-374-1140 (Pacific) or rramirez@pep8a.com