19th Annual Public Works Continuing Education Conference
May 8 - 9, 2024
Bally’s, Atlantic City
This event is co-sponsored by the Rutgers University Center for Government Services and the Public Works Association of New Jersey.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 |
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5:30pm-7:00pm | Public Works Conference Kick-Off Reception Registration Required – Please be sure to check the appropriate box on the registration form to indicate your attendance at the reception. |
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 |
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7:30 – 8:45 | Sign-In/Breakfast |
8:45 – 9:00 | Welcome Laura Flagg, Senior Program Coordinator, Rutgers Center for Government Services Vinny Russo, President, Public Works Association of New Jersey Gary Sylvester, Chair, Public Works Institute |
9:00 – 10:00 | Legislative Updates Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director/Director of Government Affairs, NJ League of Municipalities
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10:00 – 10:30 | Break/Exhibits |
10:30 – 12:30 | Breakout Sessions |
| Breakout 1 - The Recruiter's Toolbox: Innovative Approaches to Attracting & Keeping Talent Dr. Tricia Nolfi, Lecturer, Department of Public Policy & Administration, Rutgers—Camden
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| Breakout 2 – Understanding Implicit Bias New Jersey Division on Civil Rights
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12:30 – 1:30 | Lunch |
1:30 – 3:30 | Breakout Sessions Repeat |
3:30 – 4:00 | End of the day reception/Snacks/Exhibits
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5:30 | Public Works Graduation and Reception (Ticket Required) All conference attendees who wish to receive a ticket and attend the graduation and dinner MUST indicate their registration for this special event on their registration form. Tickets will only be provided to conference attendees who pre-register. |
Thursday, May 9, 2024 |
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7:15 – 8:15 | Sign-In/Breakfast |
8:15 – 9:15 | Breakout Choices (Select One) |
| Drones: Regulations and Use in the Public Sector Raymond Bennett, Gloucester City Water Department |
| Stormwater Permit Regulations Richard Brevogel, CPWM, Project Manager, Remington & Vernick Engineers |
| Infrared Asphalt Repairs, permanent and cost-effective method for road repairs Tom Eosso, President of Eosso Paving Kim Mazzoni, President of Power Patch Laura McIntyre, Estimator and Operations, Power Patch |
9:15 – 9:30 | Break/Exhibits |
9:30 – 10:30 | Breakouts Repeat |
10:40 – 11:40 | Generative Artificial Intelligence – Limits, Benefits and an AI Augmented Future Dr. Jim Samuel, Associate Professor of Practice, Executive Director – Informatics, Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy, Rutgers University |
11:45 – 12:45 | Lunch |
12:50 – 1:50 | Breakout Choices (Select One) |
| Join the EV Revolution! Nancy Quirk, Senior Energy Program Manager, The College of New Jersey
Cathleen Lewis, NJ Board of Public Utilities
Ari Messinger, Operations Manager, Cherry Hill Township |
| Sustainable Streetscapes – Challenges at Every Corner Nick Polanin, Associate Professor and Chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department of Rutgers Cooperative Extension
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| Powering Progress: New Jersey's Innovative Energy Efficiency Inentives for New Construction & Retrofit Projects Stephanie Sharo, Outreach Account Manager, on behalf of the Atlantic City Electric’s Energy Management program Tiffany Lewis, Outreach Account Manager on behalf of JCP&L’s Energy Solutions for Business Program Zeinab El-Chebli, Energy Efficiency Adviser, TRC on behalf of PSE&G'S Business Energy Saver Program Greg Reinert, Outreach Account Manager, TRC on behalf of NJ’s Clean Energy Program
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1:55 – 2:55 | Breakouts Repeat |
Sign Out/End of Conference |
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There are two ways to register for the conference:
- Purchase orders/vouchers and registration forms must be sent together and e-mailed to cgs@docs.rutgers.edu. A check or voucher must accompany the registration form, made payable to Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. The registration form is available HERE.
2. Online registrations (with credit card or e-check only) are also accepted. Click on the “Register Online” button
You can register for both days of the conference or select only one day. Please indicate your selections when registering. Also, there are two special events where pre-registration is required. Please mark the registration form or online registration form to indicate your attendance. Details for the events are as follows:
*2024 Special Events*
Conference Kick-Off Reception – Conference registrants can participate in a casual reception on Tuesday, May 7th from 5:30pm-7pm at Bally’s. Registration is free but you must register by checking the box on the registration form if you will attend.
Public Works Graduation & Dinner – TICKET REQUIRED – The Public Works Association of New Jersey will host the annual program graduation and dinner on Wednesday, May 8th at 5:30pm. This optional event is open to all conference attendees but you must check the box on the registration form to receive an event ticket to be admitted to the event.
Registration Details
Before a student is officially enrolled in a course, payment must be authorized or secured. A student who has a delinquent account with CGS will not be permitted to enroll in any additional courses or events offered by the Center until the delinquency is resolved. Withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing at least two business days before the conference start date and will incur a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals received within that time period will be refunded, minus the $25 fee. Failure to notify CGS within the time frame will result in forfeiture of all fees. There is a $25 fee for returned checks.
Conference registration will close on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00 am. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Click HERE for a listing of credit approvals.
Vendor space for the 2024 Public Works conference is full.
All overnight reservations at Bally’s must be made, modified, or canceled individually through Bally’s Reservation Department by calling 609-340-2000.
https://casinos.ballys.com/atlantic-city/hotel.htm
For Guests paying with purchase orders:
- If you’re booking through the weblink, you must use a credit card to hold your reservation.
Note: The credit is just to hold your reservation and will not be charged
- Please mail your P.O. to:
Sales and Convention Services Manager | Bally's Corporation
1900 Pacific Ave| Atlantic City, NJ 08401
- Checks must also be sent in advance prior to your arrival
- If you have any questions, please contact Mary (609)340-1478 or @ mkutch@ballysac.com