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2019 Business of Running a Utility Conference Beth Hardiman | Event Planning & Member Services Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
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he 2019 Business of Running a Utility Conference was held August 7-9 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, boasting an attendance of over 750 guests and our largest Exhibit Hall to date.
Conference events kicked off Wednesday morning with our annual TUPAC Golf Tournament and Trap Shoot, followed by the TUPAC Silent Auction during the opening reception Wednesday evening. TAUD's Women in Water initiative held a luncheon and educational session on Wednesday afternoon presented by the Director of TDEC’s State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) Program Leslie Gillespie-Marthaler, Ph.D. Following the keynote speaker, Leon Shields of Lenoir City Utilities Board taught a class on active shooters in the workplace. These sessions were also approved for four hours of TAP training. Back again for a second year, heavy equipment was on display in the Exhibit Hall, providing a number of Expo vendors the opportunity to join us at the Business Conference as well. This year saw Bobcat of Knoxville/Nashville, Buchanan Pump, Cleary Construction, Jet-Vac Equipment, Stringfellow, and United Rental/Trench Safety displaying trucks and heavy equipment in Hall 3. Attendees were greeted Thursday morning with breakfast and door prizes in the Exhibit Hall, followed by the opening Super Session in Mills Auditorium. Speakers featured this year included several dignitaries from the National Rural Water Association, as well as a special presentation by Greg Young with the Department of Environment and Conservation. Continued on page 30 >>>
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