PUBLIC WORKS WEEK IN GEORGIA

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

As part of National Public Works Week during May 21-27, 2023 the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) recognized five employees as Employee of the Year for their respective departments.

Five ACCGov departments – Central Services, Public Utilities, Solid Waste,

Transit, and Transportation and Public Works – are recognized annually during National Public Works Week for their service to the community.

The five 2023 Employees of the Year are:

• Central Services – Gilberto Fonseca, Grounds Crew Leader

• Public Utilities – Bill Hodo, Water Treatment Operator I

• Solid Waste – Anthony “Gene” Williams, Driver II

• Transit – Cynthia Scott, Transit Vehicle Operator

• Transportation and Public Works –Grady Davis, Heavy Equipment Operator III

The employee luncheon for Public Works Week was designed as a nearly zero waste event in conjunction with the ACC Solid Waste Department.

National Public Works Week began in 1960 as part of an initiative by the American Public Works Association to highlight the importance of public works within community life. The theme of National Public Works Week for 2023 was “Connecting the World through Public Works.”

PWX provides a first-class multimodal learning experience designed for professionals at all levels and across the entire spectrum of public works. Come prepared to see, hear, touch, and discuss in a variety of traditional and interactive sessions, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities. Attendees can also spend time on North America’s largest exhibit floor for public works equipment and services – we’ve carved out generous portions of non-compete time so you don’t miss any sessions. Kick tires, talk about technology, or get the scoop on new products. To take advantage of everything PWX has to offer with more than 5,000 public works colleagues from North America and beyond, meet us in San Diego!

About Pwx

PWX draws thousands of public works professionals from all over the world. If you are like many, you have limited resources for professional development, so you’ve chosen APWA’s PWX 2023 in San Diego as your preferred venue for:

• Outstanding education sessions that address current public works issues – as well as ongoing challenges. Choose from more than 125 technical and professional development sessions presented by your colleagues, who will impart their vital knowledge and experience. APWA’s education sessions are based on the very latest learning models: classroom, interactive, and “live” learning labs.

• The chance to see an extensive gathering of exhibitors that will showcase the latest products, services, and technologies specific to public works. Special “non-compete” hours allow you to visit the floor uninterrupted.

• Opportunities to network with your peers, hone your leadership abilities, and learn new job skills.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Public Works Directors

• Superintendents and Managers

• Directors and Managers of Operations and Operations Personnel

• City and County Engineers

• Consulting Engineers

• Construction Directors and Managers

• Solid Waste Managers and Coordinators

• Public Fleet Directors and Managers

• Public Facilities and Grounds Directors and Managers

• Water Services Directors and Managers

• Streets/Roads/Bridges Directors and Managers

• Transportation Directors and Managers

• Stormwater and Flood Control Directors and Managers

• Emergency Management Directors and Coordinators

• City Planners

• City Council Members

• County Supervisors

• Sustainability Specialists

• Anyone else whose responsibilities are public works-related

Areas Covered

• Career & Personal Development

• Construction Management

• Emergency Management

• Engineering & Technology

• Environment/Sustainablility

• Facilities

• Fleet Services

• Management

• Parks & Grounds

• Snow & Ice

• Solid Waste

• Stormwater/Flood Control

• Streets/Roads/Bridges

• Traffic Engineering

• Utilities/Right-of-Way

• Water & Wastewater

For Exhibitors

Connecting the World Through Public Works

PWX is the premier gathering place for the public works industry, connecting industry thought-leaders and decisionmakers with invaluable resources and opportunities. PWX is where transformative innovations are introduced to the marketplace, new connections are formed, existing relationships are deepened, and business deals are signed. Discover the strength of connections in public works at PWX 2023, taking place August 27-30 (exhibit dates are August 27-29) in San Diego, California.

Interested in Exhibiting?

Showcase Your Company at the Largest Public Works Marketplace

There has never been a better time to exhibit at APWA’s PWX. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the commitment of $550 billion in new infrastructure spending means business with be booming on the PWX 2023 show floor. Showcase your products and services to thousands of public works industry buyers who now have the necessary funds to make purchases that will improve their municipalities.

Reserve Your Booth Now

According to the PWX 2022 post-show exhibitor survey, an impressive 97% of exhibitors rated PWX as satisfactory or better. Be part of the action and achieve your sales goals by exhibiting at PWX 2023. View the PWX 2023 exhibit floor plan to find your perfect location, then contact Tony Hayes at 571-313-5793 or thayes@ taffyevents.com to reserve your booth. Or complete this short form to request a booth, and a sales representative will be in touch with you shortly.

Who Should Exhibit?

If your company is involved with providing solutions and services for any of the below areas, exhibiting at PWX 2023 is for you:

• Asset Management

• Cybersecurity

• Emergency Management

• Engineering/Construction

• Facilities

• Fleet Services

• Geographic Information Systems and Mapping

• Operations/Maintenance

• Parks and Grounds

• Snow/Ice Control

• Solid Waste

• Stormwater/Flood Control

• Streets/Road/Bridges

• Sustainability

• Traffic/Transportation

• Utilities and Public Rights-of-Way

• Water/Wastewater

Ready to Exhibit?

If you want to network, launch, compete, impact, and sell, you need to exhibit at PWX. View the PWX 2023 exhibit floor plan to find your perfect location, then contact Tony Hayes at 571-313-5793 or thayes@ taffyevents.com to reserve your booth.

Current Exhibitors

Thank you for exhibiting at the largest public works marketplace – PWX 2023 –taking place August 27-29 at the San Diego Convention Center. Check back to this page often as additional space will be added as it becomes available.

Key Hours

Exhibitor Move-In

• Friday, August 25 | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Targets Only*)

• Saturday, August 26 | 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. (All Exhibitors**)

Exhibit Hall Open

• Sunday, August 27 | noon–4:00 p.m.

• Monday, August 28 | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, August 29 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Move-Out

• Tuesday, August 29 | 1:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, August 30 | 8:00 a.m.–noon

* Target booths must have flooring down before mobile spots/machinery will be placed.

**All machinery and vehicles need to be delivered no later than Saturday, August 26.

All displays must be in place and display material, cartons and refuse removed from the aisles by Saturday, August 26 at 4:30 p.m. to facilitate the placement of final structures and cleaning. Exhibitors will be permitted to work within their exhibit space until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday with prior approval from the Show Management Office. Otherwise, they must exit the hall at posted times during set-upand tear-down.

Warning: PWX Exhibitor Scams

PWX exhibitors are frequently targeted by companies unaffiliated with APWA or PWX, offering a variety of services such as attendee lists, housing, show decorating needs and more. Please use caution when dealing with solicitations from companies that are not using the official PWX vendor logo. For any questions or clarification, please contact PWX Show Management at pwxinfo@ taffyevents.com or 571-313-5159.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions regarding your experience, please contact PWX Show Management at pwxinfo@ taffyevents.com or 571-313-5159. You can also access the live show floor map or log in to your exhibitor dashboard at any time.

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