2014 Summer Conference

Please Note:
There are no rooms available at the Nines Hotel.  The Portland Marriott City Center (3 blocks from the Nines Hotel) has available rooms at a discounted rate of $219.  Please contact the Portland Marriott City Center online for reservations or call 888-236-2427 and mention that you are a NACWA Attendee to receive the discount. Please note that reservations must be made by July 2nd.

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We look forward to seeing you in Portland as we explore a range of executive management and leadership issues currently facing utilities and help to define the challenges and opportunities that the future will present. Make your plans today!

Agenda to Focus on Utility Leader Efforts to ‘Tell Their Story’, Highlight the Important Role Utilities Play in Their Communities

The 2014 Summer Conference agenda will feature efforts to highlight the important role clean water utilities play in the economic, social and environmental health of their communities, as well as the evolving roles and responsibilities utility managers will need to assume as they prepare for the workplace and workforce of the future.  New challenges and opportunities presented by the changing nature of clean water management – including a greater focus on resource recovery – will demand new knowledge, skill sets, and expertise.  Utility culture and communications – both internal and external – will also be increasingly important, as will community engagement, recovery of critical resources, and sustainability.  Standing Committee meetings will also play a prominent role in the Summer Conference. 

Before & After Options Complete Your Conference Experience

We invite you to include a Saturday, July 12, arrival in your travel plan so that you won’t miss the Rock the Current 5K Run/Walk at Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The Sunday morning, July 13, Rock the Current 5K will give participants the opportunity to see sweeping views of the Willamette River and downtown Portland while helping a Water for People. And don’t miss one of three post-conference tours that will feature some of the innovative work NACWA’s members are doing in and around Portland. The conference website has more details on Rock the Current 5K and tour options. There is a nominal charge for the run, and the tours are free, but registration is required for both.

Make Your Plans Today!

Registration and a preliminary agenda are now available, so make your plans to join us in Portland!  The Nines Hotel is offering a room rate of $190 per night (single/double), plus applicable taxes.  Reservations must be made by Monday, June 23, to receive the special rate.  To ensure a hotel room, contact the Nines at 877.229.9995.  Be sure to identify yourself as a NACWA attendee. 

Sunday, July 13

  • Rock the Current 5k Run/Walk
  • Board Committees
  • Board of Directors Meeting
  • Welcoming Reception

 

Monday, July 14

  • Standing Committee Meetings
  • Reception

 

Tuesday, July 15

  • General Session
  • Keynote
  • President's Reception - Awards Ceremony & Reception

 

Wednesday, July 16

  • General Session
  • Facility Tours