Iowa Streets and Roads Workshop and Conference
About the Workshop
Attend this year’s workshop to learn about Leadership Skills. There will be presentations on the elements of leadership, group and team development, ethics and leadership, organizational self assessment and defining excellence. As a bonus, you will also receive credit in the Leadership Institute.
About the Conference
This year’s conference is sure to be one you won’t want to miss! Along with a slate of several relevant presentations, you can look forward to “mousetraps and gadgets” and roundtable discussions. Attendees will have ample time to meet with their peers.
Note: Attendance to either the workshop or the conference is not necessary to participate in the other.
Who Should Attend
All public employees are invited to attend. Anyone who is in a leadership position, such as a first-line supervisor, or aspires to be in such a position will especially benefit from the workshop. Secondary road and street maintenance supervisors and staff will especially benefit from the conference.
Workshop and Conference Credits
Attendance at the workshop and conference will each provide contact hours toward the Iowa Roads Scholar program.
Accommodations
Rooms are available at the Quality Inn and Suites (515-232-9260) for $99 plus tax. Mention “Streets & Roads” to get the special rate. The block will be released on September 2, 2021.
Mousetraps and Gadgets
Do you have an innovative idea or invention that has reduced costs or improved efficiency in your agency? Let us know about it! A prize will be given for the best mousetrap or gadget! Submit an entry here.
For More Information
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Shari Butterfield at sharib@iastate.edu or 515-294-1292.
Vendors
The Iowa Streets and Roads Conference provides vendors with the opportunity to showcase and demonstrate their products. Attendees will primarily be maintenance supervisors and others responsible for maintaining streets and roadways, procuring related equipment and materials, and managing administrative functions.
Display and Setup Information
The display areas consist of an 8′ x 10′ indoor space, with an 8′ table and two chairs plus electricity and wireless internet. Outdoor areas for large equipment are also available. Vendors can set up after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21 or before 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22.
Accommodations
Rooms will be available at the Quality Inn and Suites (515-232-9260) for $99 plus tax. Mention “Streets & Roads” to get the special rate. The block will be released on September 2, 2021.
Registration
Location assignment in the vendor space is based on a first come, first serve basis. Space is limited, so register early! Note – registration usually opens in July.
Donations and Drawings
All door prize drawings will be conducted at your own vendor table this year. We will announce the winner, donated item, and donating entity within the ballroom during times indicated on the agenda. You are welcome to join us. This year we will NOT be asking the participants to have the vendors sign a card to be eligible for door prizes. No door prize donation table will be available. Contact us if you have questions.
Reception
More information coming soon!