Join us Wednesday, October 8th, 2025  from 12PM to 1PM for a Live Lunch & Learn Webinar on planning related to data center development! No prerequisite knowledge required. APA CM credits available for a $25 fee, otherwise the webinar is free.

Presenter: Corey Young, DPA; Director, Center for Energy Policy and Management

Webinar Description:

The rapid rise of data generation, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence has fueled demand for large-scale data centers, making them a critical part of today’s economy. Once invisible to the public, these facilities are increasingly reshaping local landscapes, appearing in small towns, business parks, and industrial areas. This webinar will provide an overview of data centers, how they operate, and the key challenges they bring to communities. Participants will explore land use, environmental, and economic impacts, and gain insights into how local officials can proactively prepare through planning policies and procedures.

Local Government Academy is proud to join with the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Cyber Law, Policy, and Secuirty and MetroLab to bring you a four-part webinar series on how to use (and not use!) AI, procurement of AI, uses cases for AI, and data governance for AI. The webinars will run at lunch time on Wednesdays from October 29th, 2025 to November 19th, 2025.

The Newly Elected Officials Course (NEOC) is a comprehensive program for public officials to build a solid foundation of knowledge essential to effective governing. Focusing on the unique needs of local government, and featuring expert instructors, each session takes a deep dive into subjects such as municipal finance, public sector personnel law, the Public Officials Act, ethical decision making, emergency services, and more.

While unique for its depth of content, NEOC is designed to help incoming elected and appointed officials develop their leadership skills and build important relationships. Peer-to-Peer engagement offers opportunities to grow your network and find mentors from other public service professionals.

Saturday workshop sessions will offer a comfortable learning environment and safe opportunities to network with instructors and municipal resource partners.

For more information: See our NEOC page

Dates:
Thursdays, July 10, 17, and 24, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Webinar #2 on July 17 runs 90 minutes)
Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based (Live webinar)
CPE Credits: Accountancy CPE credits available (NASBA-approved). No prerequisite knowledge or advanced preparation required.

Registration is now open!
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical strategies, improve your municipal financial practices, and earn valuable CPE credits.

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