Regionalization isn’t just about mergers and consolidations. It’s shared equipment and personnel, emergency communication plans, joint purchasing agreements, bulk service contracts, and so much more — and chances are, your utility is already doing some version of it.

Join the UNC School of Government Environmental Finance Center for an open, practitioner-focused discussion where local government water and wastewater utilities can share what they’re already doing, explore what they’re considering, and get honest feedback from peers facing the same challenges. The SOG EFC will open with a brief presentation drawing on findings from its recent legislatively directed study on regional partnerships, framing the wide landscape of collaboration options available to utilities.

But the heart of this session is your experience. We want to hear what’s working, what’s stalled, and what questions you haven’t been able to answer yet. We’ll also use this time to begin building a network of utilities committed to learning from one another on this topic. The SOG EFC will be gathering input on what resources, tools, or ongoing support would be most useful as you navigate partnership opportunities.

Whether you’re deep into a regional arrangement or just starting to think about it, come ready to talk, share ideas, and ask questions.

Who Should Attend? Utility staff, managers, finance staff, and elected officials who want to share their experiences with others and learn more about regional partnerships

When? May 21, from 9am-11am on Zoom

How? Register now at https://unc.zoom.us/meeting/register/nQvsEkZOR-OPMCvUSCMMgA