S: 10/8/2019 at
9:00 AM
E: 10/8/2019 at
9:10 AM
Christopher Gray
The Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) is happy to host this informative day-long event on innovation in government. The success of this event would not be possible without the support of our many sponsors.
S: 10/8/2019 at
9:15 AM
E: 10/8/2019 at
9:45 AM
Fady Garabet
Data that is already owned and paid for is an important tool that can be utilized to provide insight to the effectiveness of the many government programs and initiatives undertaken. In this session, learn how to effectively use data to document success.
S: 10/8/2019 at
9:30 AM
E: 10/8/2019 at
11:00 AM
Nathan Mustafa
Want to understanding the goals of the Riverside Innovation District and the steps that are being taken to make it a reality? Please join us for a fun and exciting e-bike tour. Chief Traffic Engineer Nathan Mustafa:
The tour will begin at Lincoln Park – 4261 Park Avenue, Riverside 92507
S: 10/8/2019 at
9:50 AM
E: 10/8/2019 at
10:20 AM
Chris Killian
Across California, affordable housing remains a major hurdle for cities. National CORE, an expert consultant organization on affordable housing, will share the techniques of how to create affordable housing that blends with market-rate housing development.
S: 10/8/2019 at
10:25 AM
E: 10/8/2019 at
10:55 AM
Kimberly Collins
Cities from around the U.S. have fallen victim to cybersecurity attacks. Ransomware is a vexing and pernicious problem that can dramatically impact a city if left unchecked or ignored. Learn from experts on the innovative strategies that cities in the Inland Empire have implemented to protect themselves from cyber-attacks!
S: 10/8/2019 at
11:00 AM
E: 10/8/2019 at
11:30 AM
Anna Luo
Analyzing big data can paint a clear picture of a community’s future. But how do jurisdictions analyze data and make conclusions on the opportunities and challenges to come? In this session, learn best practices and how big data really works.
S: 10/8/2019 at
11:35 AM
E: 10/8/2019 at
12:05 PM
City: Riverside
Venue:TBD
Rachel Singer
An unfortunate reality for too many Inland Empire college graduates is the necessity to move outside the region to find work. This issue, commonly referred to as “brain drain”, was the driving force for the establishment of WRCOG’s Public Service Fellowship Program, which acts as a pipeline between the education and local public sector. Learn more about how retaining local, young graduates will keep the region vibrant!
S: 10/8/2019 at
12:10 PM
E: 10/8/2019 at
12:55 PM
Christopher Gray
WRCOG is happy to provide attendees with lunch!
S: 10/8/2019 at
1:00 PM
E: 10/8/2019 at
1:30 PM
Johannes Moenius
Like many regions across the Country, the Inland Empire faces the potential of job churn and job loss due to automation. The looming threats posed by robotics, artificial intelligence and other technologies have the potential to upend dominant Inland Empire industries. Join us as Dr. Johannes Moenius, from the University of Redlands, shares his study on the effects of automation in the Inland Empire.
S: 10/8/2019 at
1:35 PM
E: 10/8/2019 at
2:05 PM
Tom White
The Inland Empire is home to many incubators and accelerators that are intended to stimulate entrepreneurial activity and promote innovation throughout the region. But what are the benefits of these centers and what resources do they provide? Learn more about the resources available and how incubators and accelerators are changing the region.
S: 10/8/2019 at
2:10 PM
E: 10/8/2019 at
2:40 PM
Grace Williams
Perris recently received a $5 million-dollar federal grant to implement a training program for workforce development. Learn from the leading city staff on the application process and why the city's application was selected. Perhaps your city is next?
S: 10/8/2019 at
2:45 PM
E: 10/8/2019 at
3:00 PM
Rachel Singer
To keep pace with the changing landscape of communication and to educate the public about the people, programs and organizations working to make a difference in the region, WRCOG launched a podcast! This project has been positively received and is available as a template that can be implemented by organizations to improve communication quality and frequency.
S: 10/8/2019 at
3:00 PM
E: 10/8/2019 at
3:30 PM
Rafael Guzman
The City of Riverside developed a single-stop permitting process for local businesses and developers. This effort has encouraged a number of businesses to take root in their city. Learn about best practices from the creators of this program and participate in a tour of the facility!