What role can young professionals play in municipal government and city building? How can they get involved? And what are those who are already involved doing to improve their communities?
Find out during a special panel discussion and reception for young professionals at the 2013 Annual Conference and Trade Show of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
DATE: Friday, May 31 from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
ADMISSION: free
You’ll see a lively panel discussion on the impact young adults can have by getting involved, with panelists including young city councillors, a student, and Erick Villagomez, Editor of Spacing Vancouver. A networking reception will be held immediately after the panel discussion.
The event, presented in collaboration with Cisco, is free of charge for students and young professionals (under 35 years old). Please bring your student or business card with you.
Moderator: Erin Hogan, City Councillor for Thompson, Manitoba
Presenters
- Erick Villagomez , Editor of Spacing Vancouver
- Councillor Andrea Reimer, City of Vancouver
- Councillor Kara Westerlund, Division 4 of the Brazeau County
- Alexandra Lesnikowski, graduate student, School of Community and Regional Planning, University of British Columbia
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