LOCAL GOVERNMENT SEMINAR
June 21, 2007
Embassy Suites Hotel
5901 North IH-35
Austin, Texas
 
AGENDA
 
12:30 – 12:45 p.m. WELCOME   Robert Stluka
Former Mayor
 
12:45 – 1:15 p.m. Understanding Public Sector Marketplace: What You Need to Know to Plan and Execute Successful Sales Campaigns   Mary Scott Nabers
Former State Elected Official
 
1:15 – 2 p.m. Connecting with Decision Makers, Influencers & Stakeholders
A Roadmap to Success in Positioning with Local Governments
  Roy Hogan
Former CFO

Mike Sheridan
Former Agency Director
 
2 – 2:15 p.m. BREAK  
 
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. How to Use Public Information for Early Identification of Opportunities   Tommy Huntress
Former CIO

Mariann Morelock
Director of Research
 
2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Marketing & Visibility
Proven Ways to Differentiate from the Competition
  Gay Erwin
Vice President Public Affairs
 
3:15 – 3:45 p.m. PANEL – Common Obstacles to Success
Expert Advice & Lessons Learned on Navigating Local Government Hurdles

Robert Stluka – Former Mayor

Tommy Huntress – Former CIO & Local Government Business Development Manager

Bob Space – Williamson County Purchasing Agent

Randy Barker – City of Round Rock Purchasing Supervisor
   
 
3:45 – 4:30 p.m. State Government Impact on Local Government Budgets & Procurement. "What’s Keeping Local Government Officials Up at Night."   Billy Hamilton
Former State Deputy Comptroller
 
4:30 p.m. CLOSE   Robert Stluka