Big changes come to the Convention
The CCM convention goes virtual this year: Substance and Fun Continue
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his year’s convention was always going to be new: CCM was looking forward to bringing you all to Mohegan Sun’s excellent space for a bigger and better convention. As with most events, coronavirus has prevented us from doing that. In the best interests of our members, our staff, and the many exhibitors, we’ve decided to hold the convention virtually this year. On December 1 and 2, CCM will host the 2020 Convention virtually, but don’t expect any less programming. There will be 16 different workshops from experts in the field that you know and trust: CIRMA, BT Association of Boards of Education, CAMA, AdvanceCT, Berchem Moses, Murth Cullina, KJR Consulting, Pullman & Comley, FLO Analytics, blumshapiro, Downes Construction Company, Great Blue Research, Kristi Sullivan, and Zangari Cohn Cuthbertson Duhl & Grello. Each of the workshops will take place just like many towns and cities have been holding meetings – virtually! They’ll carry the same benefits of learning from experts on topics like First Amendment Social Media Use, COVID-19 Adaptation, Effective Municpal Workplace Investigations, The Importance of Market Research, and the Fundamentals of Municipal Economic Development in the COVID-19 Era.
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While you won’t be meeting up in person, you’ll still be able to chat with your peers in local governments across the state in online discussion rooms. Many of you have already held town and city meetings digitally, and we’ve found that there is increased participation in these online events. These forums will allow the full range of ideas to be shared among representatives in all Connecticut municipalities. The 2020 convention will be a space for you to enhance your knowledge, share skills, and improve your ability to serve your community. This year’s registration will only be $25, so it will come as a great cost savings to those eager to attend. Be sure to keep an eye out on our website for registration information: www.ccm-ct.org/convention The pandemic has forced a lot of things to change, but we want to make sure that you are still getting the best 2020 CCM Convention in the safest way possible. As soon as we can get back to a place where we can have in person conventions, CCM will be sure to do so, bigger and better than ever. Until then, just know we are keeping your health and safety in mind.
