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Energy Financing Webinars
The Pennsylvania Treasury Department recently announced the creation of a new investment program that will deliver legal assistance, technical expertise, and low cost bond financing for entities in the municipal, school, university, hospital, and nonprofit sectors to make energy efficiency improvements to their facilities. This initiative, called the Pennsylvania Sustainable Energy Financing Program (PennSEF), is being created in partnership with the Foundation for Renewable Energy and Environment (FREE), a nonprofit organization that is internationally recognized for its technical expertise in the area of energy efficiency and sustainable energy.
Treasury and its partners will be hosting webinars to describe the details of the program at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 4. Dial in and other information regarding these webinars will be finalized and distributed in the near future. FREE has created a website that offers significant information about PennSEF, including descriptions of eligible applicants and measures, a discussion of how the program is designed to operate, and a list of its benefits. The website is at www.freefutures.org/pennsef.
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CCAP Gubernatorial Materials Available
In order to familiarize the next administration and the transition teams with important county issues, CCAP has developed a number of backgrounders and other resources covering core county government and human services functions. We encourage members who have a connection with Gov.-Elect Wolf's team to reach out to those individuals share this information, and to let them know you are available to serve as a resource and to answer any questions they may have.
The backgrounders and resources can be obtained in several ways:
- These materials have also been compiled on a CD, along with a welcome letter from CCAP and links to CCAP's priorities, the County Platform and additional information on the CCAP website. We will have copies of the CD available at the CCAP Fall Conference, Nov. 23-25, and members can also request to have copies mailed to them by contacting Government Relations staff at 717-526-1010 or PACountiesGR@pacounties.org.
A list of transition team members can be found at CCAP's Gubernatorial Familiarization Campaign web page (accessible at www.pacounties.org, then click on Government Relations/Legislation). This list will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lisa Schaefer, Director of Government Relations, at 717-526-1010 x 3148 or lschaefer@pacounties.org, or Adrienne Hodson, Government Relations Association, at 717-526-1010 x 3118 or ahodson@pacounties.org.
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CCAP Fall Conference App Available
CCAP now has a mobile option available that will allow conference attendees to access Conference information directly from a "smart" device while on-site at the event.
Simply install the Grupio App on your mobile device, then search for 2014 CCAP Fall Conference as the event:
- iPhone/iPad - search for Grupio in the App Store
- Android - search for Grupio in the Android Market
- Blackberry Storm and Torch - search for Grupio in App World
You can also access the mobile website at any time at http://www.grupio.com/events/?event_id=10563.
If you have already accessed Grupio in the past for a CCAP event, make sure you click "Switch Event" at the bottom of the home screen to ensure you are viewing the 2014 CCAP Fall Conference and not a prior event.
If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to visit the CCAP registration desk at The Hotel Hershey during the Conference.
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Register Now - NACo 2015 Legislative Conference
The NACo Legislative Conference will take place February 21-25, 2015 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. Confirmed speakers include Jason Grumet, founder and president of the Bipartisan Policy Center, and David Gregory, journalist and former moderator of Meet the Press. Grumet is respected on both sides of the aisle for his innovative approach to improving government effectiveness. His first book City of Rivals: Restoring the Glorious Mess of American Democracy - just released in September 2014 - will be his focus. Gregory will reflect and share a look at the Obama Administration, Congress and politics in America.
Conference registration is now open online.
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2015 PA Brownfields Conference
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) and the Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania (ESWP) are pleased to announce the 2015 PA Brownfields Conference, May 13-15, 2015 at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA. The conference will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pennsylvania's Land Recycling Act and the 1,000s of projects it has made possible.
The call for proposals is also now open for the conference. If you have an interesting story regarding brownfields development, please consider submitting it for committee review, now through December 12, 2014. Follow this link for more information on conference proposals or for more information on the conference.
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NACo Article Highlights PCN Courthouse Series
The October 20 issue of the NACo County News features a special article showcasing the work CCAP has done with the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) on the Pennsylvania's Historic Courthouses series. Follow this link to see the October 20 issue, with the article found on page 7. The index of past Historic Courthouse segments are also online.
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National Disaster Resilience Competition Grant Available
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in collaboration with the Rockefeller Foundation (Rockefeller), is providing significant resources and support to communities to help them become more resilient. The National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC) is a two-phase process that will competitively award nearly $1 billion in HUD Disaster Recovery funds to eligible communities. A resilient community is able to resist and rapidly recover from disasters or other shocks with minimal outside assistance.
In Pennsylvania there are three eligible applicants: the Commonwealth, Dauphin County and Luzerne County. DCED, on behalf of the Commonwealth, is organizing an application. Information about this competition can be found on the NDRC main page. The point-of-contact at DCED is Larry Belmont, labelmont@pa.gov. There will be a breakout session on DCED's Recovery Resources Team, which will discuss this competition at the 2014 CCAP Fall Conference.
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CCAP's 2014 Fall Conference
CCAP's 2014 Fall Conference will be held from November 23 - 25, 2014 at the Hotel Hershey. Registration is now open online, and the registration deadline is November 14, at 4:00 p.m.
More information on the conference including a tentative agenda, information on hotel reservations, and sponsorship information can be found on the CCAP website.
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Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence
Nominations for the Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence are now being accepted online. The Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence are a celebration of successful local government initiatives in many areas. In total, eight local government leaders and eight communities across the state receive awards that are presented at the annual local Government Day Ceremony.
Nominations can be submitted through December 4 by following this link.
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2014 PA Statistical Abstract
The Pennsylvania State Data Center has announced the publication of the Pennsylvania Abstract, A Statistical Fact Book: 2014.
The Abstract, which is published annually, is compiled from a wide variety of state and federal sources. Over 200 tables in the Abstract contain data for Pennsylvania and its 67 counties. The Abstract also contains a wealth of data including: population, vital statistics, industrial development, banking, employment, education, social services, taxes, government, crime, infrastructure, and much more. There is also includes a user-friendly, topic driven organization for easier table location.
For information on purchasing a copy of the Abstract, please contact the Pennsylvania State Data Center at (717) 948-6336 or follow this link. The Pennsylvania State Data Center is the Commonwealth's official source of population and economic statistics.
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Grants Available to Assist Veterans
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is announcing the availability of up to $500,000 in competitive grants from the Veterans' Trust Fund (VTF). Grant applications will be accepted for programs and projects to support Pennsylvania Veterans and their families. Organizations eligible to apply for grants include the Pennsylvania Veterans Foundation, Veterans' service organizations and statewide 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that serve Pennsylvania Veterans. Competitive grant applications may also be submitted by any of Pennsylvania's County Directors of Veterans' Affairs, a combination of Pennsylvania County Directors of Veterans Affairs, or by the Pennsylvania Association of County Directors of Veterans' Affairs.
Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, November 24, 2014 and application templates can be found online.
Questions or requests for more information can be emailed to RA-MVVetTrustFund@pa.gov or call
(717) 861-8479.
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Healthy PA Update
The Healthy PA website, www.healthypa.com, has been updated with training materials and other resources that may be useful for community members, providers and other stakeholders. By clicking on "Training and Resources" you will find a 12 minute video called Healthy PA 101 that gives a basic overview of Healthy PA. Check back to this website regularly for updated information and other trainings. You can also sign up for email updates by using the link at the bottom of the page. CCAP will also partner with the Department over the next few months to share information and address member
concerns.
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2014 Fall DCNR Workshops
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (DCNR) Bureau of Recreation and Conservation grant program application period will open on January 14, 2015 and close on April 16, 2015. DCNR provides grants to communities (and other approved organizations) to support a variety of park and recreation and land and river conservation projects. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, DCNR is offering free, in-person grant workshops at six locations across Pennsylvania in November of 2014.
Each year DCNR travels across the state to provide grant workshops to potential applicants that provide them with more detailed information about the grant application process and technical assistance for their specific project as necessary. Typically these workshops are held in February, but this year they are being moved to November.
These workshops will provide information to potential applicants on DCNR grants available for recreation, conservation, and community based projects. A complete list of workshops and dates can be found online.
For additional information, contact Linda Manning at linmanning@pa.gov or (717) 783-4736.
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PA Local Government Training Opportunities
The Pennsylvania Local Government Training Partnership is a training initiative between the Governor's Center for Local Government Services and Pennsylvania's statewide associations, including CCAP. Courses offered through the partnership are designed to keep municipal officials current on new laws and legislative requirements and enhance their ability to govern more effectively. Year-round, statewide training is provided in the areas of local government administration, finance, community and economic development, public safety, land use and planning, public works, recreation, environmental, and tax collectors.
There are many options for upcoming training sessions, as well as sessions that can be downloaded and viewed at your convenience.
For more information, or to register for a course, visit the PA Local Government Training Partnership website.
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| Upcoming NACo Webinars
Registration is now open for the following NACo webinars:
- NACo Community Dialogues to Improve County Health: Lessons Learned
December 4, 2014
2:00 - 3:15 p.m. - Next Generation 911: Upgrading County Emergency Communications
December 17, 2014
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
In addition to these webinars, there are recordings of webinars from the past six months on a range of topics. To access these recordings, or for additional details and registration information, please click here.
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Job Postings
As counties notify us of current vacancies we post them on our website and list them in the Update.
Additional information on each posting can be found by clicking on the name of the vacancy you are interested in. To submit a job posting, refer to the CCAP website. For additional information on submitting a job posting contact Mandi Glantz at mglantz@pacounties.org.
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| Upcoming Events
- CCAP Fall Conference
Hotel Hershey
November 23-25, 2014 - COMCARE Board of Directors Meeting
Hotel Hershey
November 25, 2014 - 2014 December IT Directors' Quarterly Meeting
CCAP Office
December 14, 2014
For a complete listing of upcoming events refer to the CCAP website.
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