In partnership with the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Law, synerG - the young professionals initiative of Action Greensboro - is hosting a series of educational events to engage the young professional community with the Greensboro City Government. The Local Government Education Series will explore regional economic development and the structure of local government at two luncheons, followed by a City Council Candidates Forum presented with the Greensboro Partnership.
Details of all three events, including registration information, follows:
Local Government 101; Economic Development
Friday Oct. 7 from 12 -1:30 PM
What defines success in economic development for Greensboro? What are the obstacles to economic growth? What type of leadership is required to improve economic development?
- ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Law School Room 211, 201 North Greene Street in Downtown Greensboro
- Lunch is $10 – tickets can be purchased .
Local Government 101; Council/Manager Form of Government
Friday, Oct. 14 from 12 – 1:30 PM
What are the structure and roles of local Government? Who is in charge? Where does the City get its revenue and where does it go?
- ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Law School Room 211, 201 North Greene Street in Downtown Greensboro
- Lunch is $10 – tickets can be purchased .
synerG & Greensboro Partnership Greensboro City Council Candidates Forum
A unique opportunity for young professionals to ask questions that are important to them!
Thursday, Oct. 20 from 6 – 8 PM
- Regency Room – Downtown Greensboro
- Complimentary cocktails and appetizers
- Tickets are FREE. Sign up online at
Questions? Contact Cecelia Thompson at cthompson@actiongreensboro.org.