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Workshop at County Building 2

FALL 2026 LGW

 The Fall Local Government Workshop will take place on Friday, October 23rd, 2026
at the Wayne/Finger Lakes BOCES Conference Center in Newark, NY.
 
More information including session descriptions can be found here: https://gflrpc.org/program_areas/fall_2026_lgw.php 

The Local Government Workshops is one of G/FLRPC's signature initiatives, providing a forum for training and information sharing since 1996 for our 188 municipalities. Since that time, thousands of local government officials, board members, staff, and interested citizens have attended the workshops, held twice a year.

This year's event will host a wide variety of training opportunities. Please see session titles below. This workshop will provide training credit to planning and zoning board members for the duration of their attendance at the workshop. We are also working on getting AICP credit for certified planners attending as well. Those sessions will be noted on the schedule when it is released.

Workshop Registration
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • $60 per person* until October 12th, 2026 at midnight
  • $70 per person* after October 12th until October 21st, when registration closes.
  • *All service fees are being waived for registrants
  • Payment accepted is either at registration via credit card or to be invoiced once registration is completed by selecting the appropriate box.
  • AT REGISTRATION, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO SELECT A SESSION FOR EACH TIME SLOT.  PLEASE MAKE YOUR BEST ASSUMPTION TO HELP US WITH PLANNING.  You can change your mind the day of the Workshop.

All registrations include continental breakfast, coffee, and lunch.
Sorry, no refunds after October 12th, 2026

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2026 MUNICIPAL BOOTCAMP TRAININGS

 

Session #8:

A Storm is Brewing - How Development Review Addresses Stormwater Management and Water Quality

September 24, 2026 | 6pm-7pm

Of the many threats to water quality in a community, stormwater runoff is among the highest risks. State and local regulations, and the review approach of planning/zoning boards and local staff can be your best defense for stormwater pollution. This session will overview existing regulations and best management practices, and provide local leaders with insights on how to best manage this growing challenge.

 

Session #9:

Funding Your Priorities - Developing and Managing Competitive Grant Applications

October 22, 2026 | 6pm-7pm

Local leaders should always be focused on maximizing resources for your community priorities. Federal and state grant programs are vast, and getting more diverse every year. From planning and community development initiatives to large-scale infrastructure projects, there’s a grant resource for almost any program or project imaginable. This session will focus on the role of planning and prioritization in grant success, elements of a successful application, and the joys of administering a grant once you win.

 

Session #10:

Santa's Naughty and Nice List - The Best and Worst of 2026

December 17, 2026 | 6pm-7pm

We’ll close out the year with a fun session on who got it really right and who might have missed the boat in 2026. We’ll provide case studies on the best examples of great development review, and a few pitfalls discovered by your neighbors that you should avoid going into the New Year.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Eric Hankin
eric.hankin@mrbgroup.com
(585) 340-3670

 

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For more courses please check: https://dos.ny.gov/training-courses

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