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?
  • 4.3: 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

Preview

The National Conference of Regions, held on February 4 to 6, 2007 in Washington, DC drew a national audience consisting of elected city, county and state officials, executive directors of councils of governments and metropolitan planning organizations, diverse professionals, academics and private sector representatives. Participants engaged in dialogues about community issues that are best addressed through regional cooperation. Examples of these issues are transportation, economic development, the environment, and homeland security and regional preparedness.  

Just a snapshot of what transpired:

• Must-see, must-hear speakers including

• The Honorable Vincent C. Gray, Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia

• The Honorable Anthony A. Williams, Mayor of Washington, DC(1999-2007)

• Marko Bourne, Director of Policy & Program Analysis, Federal Emergency Management Agency

• Jack Gleason, Administrator, Rural Development Business and Cooperatives Programs, Department of Agriculture

• Randy Kelly, Deputy Associate Administrator for Intergovernmental Relations, Environmental Protection Agency

• Lorraine Miller, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Speaker of the House

• Robert Sunshine, Director for Budget Analysis, Congressional Budget Office

• Special Sessions encompassing Program Areas such as

• Strategic Communications with Former Press Secretary Jody Powell, also Chairman and CEO of Powell Tate |Weber Shandwick   

• Keeping an Issue Alive with Lonnie Merriett, Managing Editor, Congressional Quarterly

• Regional Futures Institute Curriculum with David Soule and Vernon Martin, Executive Director of Coastal Georgia RDC

• Developing a Grassroots Program with Widmeyer Communications

• A Day on the Hill. February 6, 10:15am onwards.

• Morning Reception in honor of the 110^th United States Congress at the Rayburn House Office Building. Tuesday, February 6, 9:15am – 10:00am.

• Sunday’s Opening and Welcome Reception began the year long celebration of NARC’s 40^th Year of Regional Excellence. This coincided with Super Bowl Festivities and recognition of support from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, who is also celebrating its 50^th year of service. February 4, 6:30pm.