CCM Workshop: Municipal Websites - Increase Service While Reducing Costs

Workshop:

Municipal Websites - Increase Service While Reducing Costs

May 14, 2009
Harwinton, CT
9:00 a.m. – 12 noon, Registration 8:30 a.m.

DESCRIPTION

Websites are a perfect tool for municipalities to provide greater service and to increase communication with residents without increasing costs or demands on staff.

This workshop will help attendees understand the benefits of using the Internet as a key tool to provide information to constituents about meetings, events, news, and governmental services; while at the same time reducing phone calls and making physical visits to town hall unnnecessary.

The workshop presenter will discuss the various options available and the multitude of opportunities that a good website provides.

Furthermore, attendees will gain a basic understanding of how to go about starting the process of creating a website or improving a current website.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learn where websites are today and what to expect in the future.
Discover how a website can improve service to residents and reduce costs.
Learn how to upgrade your current website to provide the most critical information.
For new websites, find out what should be included.
Understand website management: Who should be in charge, and opportunities to ensure your website is current.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Mayors/First Selectmen
Town/City Managers
Town/City Clerks
IT Directors and Staff
Town/City Attorneys
CEO or Manager's Assistants
Municipal Webmasters

SPEAKERS Eileen Hasson
President, The Computer Company, Inc. Eileen Hasson, in association with her husband Matthew, founded The Computer Company, Inc. in 1996. The Computer Company, Inc. ranks among Connecticut’s fastest growing private companies and serves businesses, nonprofits, and state and local government. The company is a pioneer in IT integration and delivers technology solutions throughout the state. Ms. Hasson holds a BA in Communications from New York State University. WHERE Harwinton Town Hall
Harwinton, CT COST per attendee CCM Members No Charge, Non-Member $120

This workshop is open to CCM Member Municipalities only.

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Municipal Websites - Increase Service While Reducing Costs - CCM Members No Charge, Non-Member $120

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For more information, or to register, call the CCM Training hotlines at (203) 498-3018 at any time or call (203) 498-3000 during business hours.

DIRECTIONS

Driving Directions will be emailed to all registrants

Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
900 Chapel Street, 9th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: (203) 498-3000
Fax: (203) 562-6314