National Association of Regional Councils

• About NARC
  • 1.1: About Us
  • 1.2: Vision and Mission
  • 1.3: Board of Directors
  • 1.4: Executive Directors
  • 1.5: Regional Futures Institute
  • 1.6: NARC Services
  • 1.7: NARC History
  • 1.8: NARC Staff
  • 1.9: FAQ
  • 1.10: Join NARC
  • 1.11: Become a Sponsor
  • 1.12: Job Opportunities
• Activities
  • 3.1: Development
  • 3.2: Environment
  • 3.3: Homeland Security
  • 3.5: Transportation
• Regional Councils/MPOs
  • 4.1: What is a Regional Council?
  • 4.2: What is a Metropolitan Planning Organization?
  • 4.4: Listing of COGs and MPOs
• Government Affairs
  • 5.1: Legislative Information
  • 5.2: Policy Statements and Testimony
  • 5.3: Legislative Tracking and Links
  • 5.5: Legislative Updates
• Events
  • 9.1: Conferences
  • 9.2: Telecasts
  • 9.3: Workshops
  • 9.4: Development Symposia
• Resource Center
  • 10.1: Publications
  • 10.2: Press
  • 10.3: What's News
  • 10.4: Visiting Washington?
  • 10.6: H-1B Visa Information Page
  • 10.7: Regional Council Graduate Course
• Job Postings
  • 11.1: Job Postings
• 19: Members Only
  • 19.1: Member Update
  • 19.2: Vendor Specials
  • 19.3: Calendar of Events
  • 19.4: Technology
  • 19.5: Maps
  • 19.6: Mentor Exchange
  • 19.7: Members In the News
  • 19.8: The Learning Series

Thursday, September 14

Wednesday | Thursday | Friday

8:30 am - 11:30 am
Pamlico/Albemarle
Globalization
This session will focus on the effect of globalization on the business practices of regional councils and MPO and the prosperity outlook for your region.

Speaker: Michael Gallis, Michael Gallis & Associates

11:45 am - 1:00 pm 
Pamlico/Albemarle
Working Lunch
Remarks from Judge John Thompson, NARC President

 Vernon Martin and Dr. Jack Crowley will provide an overview of the proposed graduate level course curriculum in Regional Planning Organizations developed and enhanced by the Curriculum Committee. They will discuss how this curriculum will fit into Masters of Public Administration and Masters in City and Regional Planning programs, and its potential use at the undergraduate level.

1:15 pm - 3:15 pm 
Pamlico/Albemarle
Executive Directors Committee Meeting

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Pamlico/Albemarle
New Regional Economic Strategies
This session will focus on the definition, achievement, and measurement of regional prosperity.

Speaker: Jim Johnson, UNC Kenan-Flagler School of Business