Join Us for the 2026 Special Bond Election Symposium!
Hosted by the Strategic Partnerships Team.
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Nationwide, voters approved more than $206 billion in bond funding during 2025. Strategic Partnerships, Inc.’s National Bond Report outlines projects that now have approved funding in all 50 states. The report also provides project details… but now we are offering even more.
Join Strategic Partnerships’ upcoming Special Bond Election Symposium for a fast-paced, value-loaded overview and a conversation about upcoming opportunities that will launch soon in all 50 states. Get a look at what’s ahead for 2026, plus an exclusive first peek at a brand-new research offering the SPI Team will announce in early January 2026.
There is no charge for the Symposium. This is our gift to companies that sell to government. The conversation will be designed to provide some insider information, a bit of capture pursuit strategy, and other advice from consultants and researchers who have decades of experience in helping companies achieve a ‘competitive advantage’.
This program is for sales executives and sales managers who are focused on even greater success in 2026. REGISTER HERE…that’s all you have to do to join us.
Agenda
Our 2026 Speakers
Mary Scott Nabers
Founder, President & CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc.
Mary Scott Nabers is President and CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc., advising public agencies and private firms on infrastructure investment, public-private partnerships, and large-scale government initiatives. A nationally recognized authority on P3s and infrastructure finance, she is an author and a frequent contributor to leading policy and business publications. Her career spans senior leadership roles in both the private sector and Texas state government, including service as a commissioner at the Texas Employment Commission and the Texas Railroad Commission. A sought-after keynote speaker, Mary brings decades of experience navigating bond programs, infrastructure delivery, and public-sector decision-making at the local, state, and national levels.
Ashley Alvarado
Lead Research Analyst, Bond Report Manager
Ashley is a Research Analyst and Bond Report Manager with Strategic Partnerships, Inc., specializing in bond elections throughout the nation. She leads some of SPI’s most prolific services and publications — the National, Regional, and State Bond Reports. An expert in government funding mechanisms and municipally led bond projects, Ashley is at the forefront of public sector projects nationwide.
Gay Erwin
Vice President of Strategic Affairs
Gay brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience across local, state, and federal government, offering deep insight into public-sector operations, policy, and political dynamics. A former chief administrator for the Texas Office of the Attorney General, she served on the executive committee and oversaw agency administration, policy, and child support functions. Her career also includes senior roles with U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen, the Texas Employment Commission, and the Governor’s Office, where she led public-private partnership initiatives and legislative coordination. Widely respected for her steady leadership in complex political environments, Gay is known for her ability to navigate high-stakes decision-making, legislative processes, and crisis situations with clarity and resolve.
Edgar Antu
Vice President
Edgar is Vice President at Strategic Partnerships, Inc., where he works at the intersection of government and industry to help companies navigate public-sector decision-making and secure strategic opportunities. With experience at the Texas Capitol and more than 15 years at SPI, he brings a practical, insider understanding of legislative processes, agency operations, and how funding and procurement decisions are made. Edgar advises clients on public-private partnerships, government contracting, and opportunity capture—translating complex budgets, policies, and procedures into clear, actionable strategies that support long-term success in state and local government markets.
Register for 2026 Special Bond Election Symposium!
The next surge of bond elections will result in billions of public dollars being driven to new and existing infrastructure projects nationwide. Ensure your team is prepared for upcoming opportunities, funding, and projects that enhance government and public services.
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Join Us!
The 2026 SPI Special Bond Election Symposium takes place Jan. 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CT. Members from the Strategic Partnerships team, including our Founder and CEO Mary Scott Nabers, will provide a comprehensive look at more than $206 billion in newly approved bond projects nationwide, and how you can get involved today.