Convention CDs, Inc

Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, FL

Thursday, August 23 – Saturday, August 25, 2012

Thursday, August 23^rd

___  CD     1A&B:       Citizen Engagement           

___  CD     2A&B:       Leadership from “Peanuts”

Friday, August 24^th 

___  CD       3:        Revenue Realities: What are Your Options?

___  CD       4:        Permitting Techniques: When Your City is Hungry for Economic Development

___  CD       5:        Lead by Partnership: Team Building Essentials

___  CD       6:        Reclaimed Water

___  CDs     7A&B:  Opening General Session Keynote Speaker: Peter Kageyama, Author and Community

                                Developer, John Avlon, Author and Columnist, For Newsweek and the Daily Beast

___  CD        8:       Lead by Message: Communication Essentials

___  CD        9:       Advocacy for Municipal Officials

___  CD      10:       Anticipated 2013 Pre-emption Threats

___  CD      11:       Pension Costs

___  CD      12:       Six Pillars presented by The Florida Chamber

___  CD      13:       Threats to City Revenues: What to Expect Next Year

___  CD      14:       Strategic Planning in Tight Budget Times

___  CD      15:       Abandoned, Foreclosed or Bankrupt Properties: What Can Cities Do?

___  CD      16:       Best Meetings Ever: Tips from the Pros

___  CD      17:       Best Meetings Ever: Tips from the Pros

Saturday, August 25^th

___  CDs  18A&B:  Second General Session – Speaker: Ted Ellis, NLC President; Mayor, City of Bluffton, In