Governing magazine’s Leadership Forums provide transformational leadership and management strategies to help state and local government elected officials, appointees and senior-level agency executives build high-performance government organizations. Faced with unique demands, government leaders have made these annual events their “must attend” day to exchange valuable ideas and spearhead industry partnerships that advance gov...

The national infrastructure landscape has never been more fertile and states and cities are leading the way! They are developing creative and innovative approaches to funding and financing critical infrastructure while also investing in performance-driven, smart, and future-ready projects in transportation, transit, water, energy, and social infrastructure. But the challenge is massive and the only way forward is through better intergovernment...

Governing invites you to join us in Denver as we return after a three-year hiatus for the 2017 Colorado Leadership Forum. Spend the day with us to network, be inspired, and leave with a renewed sense of purpose to take action. From the fundamentals of good government to forecasting the future, the agenda will have critical information for every participant’s personal and professional development. The Colorado Advisory Board and Governing...