Events

RIT's Civil Engineering and Construction Industry Career Fair brings together students interested in the civil engineering and construction industries with industry experts to connect regarding co-op and full-time opportunities.

Join the New York State Chapter of the American Public Works Association for their 2025 Annual Conference on March 20 – 21, 2025 in Utica, New York. The 2025 Annual Conference will feature expert speakers and opportunities to earn CEU and PDH credits.

The Onondaga County Planning Federation (OCPF) is a nonprofit corporation that serves every municipality in Onondaga County by hosting annual training conferences for elected and appointed local officials and the public, and providing trend data and planning information to Federation members. The Onondaga County Department of Planning provides staff services to the Onondaga County Planning Federation.

Transparency and engagement are universal topics of consideration in local government, and particularly in the planning and zoning world. What are your obligations as a board member relative to public participation, and creating a strong public record? How do we ensure effective engagement by our residents in the planning process? This session will focus on the legal and best practice considerations for transparency and inclusion.

The NYS Tug Hill Commission is a small, non-regulatory state agency charged with “helping local governments and citizens shape the future of the Tug Hill region.” The Tug Hill region includes 41 towns and 18 villages in portions of Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida and Oswego counties.

The New York Planning Federation provides training, educational and informational services to a broad range of members, enabling them to better assist themselves and their municipalities with development and land use decisions.

GIS/SIG provides a professional forum in the Rochester – Genesee Finger Lakes region for GIS education, data sharing, communication and networking with other local, state and national users, dissemination of information about trends and policies related to GIS, and technology advancement.

TORCH is an organization of rural and community hospitals, corporations and interested individuals working together to address the special needs and issues of rural and community hospitals, staff and patients they serve.

Founded in 1914, the New York Section American Water Works Association (NYSAWWA) is a leading organization dedicated to advancing the science, treatment, and management of water to ensure a safe and sustainable water future for New York State.

First held in 1998, the Annual Joint Seminar has become one of the premier environmental gatherings of environmental professionals in New York. This event typically draws over 250 participants, including industrial EHS managers, consultants, state and local regulators, environmental contractors, and a variety of service providers.

New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act impacts nearly every decision you’ll face as a community development player. Getting SEQR right is critical to addressing development projects—whether you’re working to advance a development, or to stop one that doesn’t align with your community’s value. This session will focus on the processes associated with SEQR review, and on what to do when you’re faced with challenging SEQR questions.

SEDC's Meet the Consultants: #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit is a premier national event, bringing together Site Selection Consultants and economic development experts.

The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association is a not-for-profit organization of 600+ members whose primary objective is to increase the effectiveness of individuals involved in the practice of economic development in South Carolina by encouraging cooperation, exchange of information and promotion of professional skills.

NYRWA assists communities and systems to comply with complex regulations and to protect the public health and environment. We assist communities and systems through on-site technical assistance, specialized training, and as a liaison to the government.

What triggers a public hearing? When do I need site plan approval? There are so many nuts and bolts to planning boards’ roles and responsibilities. In your time on the board, you’ll see a wide variety of projects, and be asked to take action in lots of different ways. This session focuses on the basics of the board’s role in the development process, and what you might expect when you take your seat.

The Southern Tier West Annual Local Government Conference provides information sharing and training opportunities for elected and appointed local government officials.