Overview

November 18

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The recently-passed $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill — the largest infusion of public spending into infrastructure in more than a decade — will provide billions to state and local government for a variety of technology projects addressing broadband expansion, urban tech, charging infrastructure and more.

Join us on November 18th for a 30-minute briefing where we will unpack the details of the legislation and help you understand how to leverage these new funding streams. Our experts will share:

  • The amount of funding states and localities can expect
  • Details on new related technology opportunities
  • How you can leverage this funding for your sales and marketing efforts

We hope you can join us for this important briefing.

Speakers

 

Joe Morris

Deputy Chief Innovation Officer, e.Republic

Joe Morris is the Deputy Chief Innovation Officer and a national keynote speaker on issues, trends and drivers impacting state and local government and education. He has authored publications and reports on funding streams, technology investment areas and public-sector priorities, and has led roundtables, projects and initiatives focused on issues within the public sector. Joe has conducted state and local government research with e.Republic since 2007 and knows the ins and outs of government on all levels. He received his Bachelor of Arts in government and international relations from the California State University, Sacramento.

 

Phil Bertolini — Moderator

Vice President, e.Republic

Phil Bertolini is Vice President of e.Republic. Previously, he served as deputy county executive and CIO for Oakland County, Michigan. During his 31-year tenure, Phil built a world-class IT organization in the second-largest county in Michigan, just north of Detroit. As Oakland County CIO, he oversaw more than 150 employees serving over 1.2 million residents. In 2005, he was also promoted to deputy county executive, holding dual positions until his retirement. Phil’s efforts earned the county national attention, winning numerous awards for technology innovation and excellence. He was named one of Governing Magazine’s Public Official of the Year and Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers. He was also honored by the President Obama White House as a Champion of Change for 2012.