Agenda

NCGFOA Preliminary Fall Conference Agenda
November 12 – November 14, 2023
Asheville, NC

Sunday, November 12, 2023

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Check-In & Registration Open

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Welcome Reception 

Dinner on your own

Monday, November 13, 2023

7:30 am - 4:00 pm | Registration Open 

8:00 am - 6:30 pm | Exhibit Hall Open 

8:00 am - 9:00 am | NETWORKING BREAKFAST 

9:00 am - 10:00 am | Session 1 | Interviewee Do's & Don'ts | Steve Strauss, PhD Founder & Co-Founder Developmental Associates, LLC

10:00 am - 10:15 am | NETWORKING BREAK

10:15 am - 11:15 am | Session 2 | Actuarial Reporting 101 | John Mitchell JD, FSA; JLM Actuarial, LLC

11:15 am - 12:00 pm | NCGFOA Business Meeting 

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | LUNCH PROVIDED  

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Session 3 | Secure Payables Discussion | Reid Andrews, Lead Relationship; Alexis Linn, Payables Consultant; Karekin Johnson, Relationship Manager; Wells Fargo Commercial Banking

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | NETWORKING BREAK 

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Session 4 | LGC Update | NC Dept State Treasurer | Grand Ballroom Salon AB

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Session 5 | Keys to Conducting an Interview | Lou Bunch, Senior Municipal Resources Consultant; NCLM

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Dinner on your own

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

7:00 am - Noon | Registration Open

7:00 am - Noon | Exhibit Hall Open 

7:00 am - 8:00 am | NETWORKING BREAKFAST 

8:00 am - 9:30 am | Session 6 | Mastering Workplace Communication: Speak Up and Lead with Impact | Dr. Sarah Glova, PhD

9:30 am - 10:00 am | NETWORKING BREAK 

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Session 7 | Leading in the Presence of Difference | LaShaun Carter, Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer; Mecklenburg County

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | LUNCH PROVIDED 

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Session 8 | Cost Allocation Plans & Rates | Jason Jennings, Director-Financial Services; Maximus

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Session 9 | Legislative Update | Chris Nida, NCLM and Denise Canada, NCACC 

Adjourn at 2:00 pm