NCLGISA: North Carolina Local Government Information Systems Association

Hey NCLGISA friends. Looks like the storm is affecting the entire state. Here are a pics from Ashe County where we have about 8 inches of beautiful snow. Share snow pictures from your area in the comments.
Looking forward to Spring and our NCLGISA conference in Wilmington. Save the Date. May 20-22.

Congratulations to Wilkes Community College!!! 2025 NCLGISA Disaster Relief Grants.

The TBM Engage app goes live TODAY - just in time to make the 2025 NCLGISA Fall Symposium easier to navigate.

With the app, you can view the full schedule, learn more about speakers, receive instant alerts, and create personalized lists to target what you want to see, hear, and do.

Download the TBM Engage app by visiting http://www.tripbuildermedia.com/apps/tbmengage. Once downloaded, enter the 2025 NCLGISA Fall Symposium app code: nclgisa2025fall. Then click on the event and - Great Scott! - you’re in.

We look forward to seeing you all as we head “Back to Winston Salem” October 22-24!

We are looking forward to seeing you all in Winston Salem. We have an exciting group of sessions and speakers. Shannon Tufts will be back with us this year to present updates including procurement, Public Records Law and Retention among other topics.

Register Here: https://nclgisa.org/page/2025fall_symposium
Make your hotel reservation here: https://nclgisa.org/page/2025fall_hotel

EARLY BIRD Registration Ends: SEPTEMBER 19, 2025....

🎉🍂 Get Ready for the NCLGISA Fall Conference! 🍂🎉

We’re counting down to one of the most exciting events of the year — the NCLGISA Fall Conference is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see you there! 🤝✨

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💥 BONUS: Everyone who participates will be entered into a PRIZE DRAWING — we’ve got some awesome giveaways for those who help us gain new followers!

Let’s build the buzz, grow our network, and make our NCLGISA organization the BEST!

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BP Fall Symposium Registration Opens Tomorrow — Back to the Future Style!

Hello Business Partner—great Scott!

Get ready to fire up the Flux Capacitor—because BP Booth Registration for the 2025 NCLGISA Fall Symposium blasts open tomorrow, Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST! (Yes, that’s right—just like the timeline in Back to the Future, this is your moment to jump to the future of booth opportunities and secure your place in the Exhibit Hall.

Here is lots of information to help you to be successful:

Booths sell out faster than a DeLorean hitting 88 mph—so be ready at 10:00 AM sharp.

Registration is first come, first served. Be logged into your NCLGISA Business Partner account to act quickly. nclgisa.org (Do a test drive to make sure you can successfully login).

Review the floor plan and pick your top 2–3 preferred booth locations, just like Doc selecting coordinates on the Big Clock Tower. https://www.nclgisa.org/page/2025fall_floorplans

Decide how you are paying, so you have payment details ready. https://www.nclgisa.org/page/VendorQA

Below are some important links stored in the Time Capsule of our BP page:

Booth Layout / Floor Plan – Check where you’ll land your booth before it disappears like the future. https://www.nclgisa.org/page/2025fall_floorplans

BP Business Partner Registration Page – For details on registration, member login, and more. https://www.nclgisa.org/page/2025fall_levels

Feel free to click through and bookmark them now—so when registration opens tomorrow, you’ll be ready to engage 88 mph‑style!

So get ready….get set… and

Tomorrow, August 14, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Registration portal opens. Have your details and preferences ready to secure your booth….GO

If you have any question—or if your DeLorean needs calibrating before the big race—just let me know.

Here’s to making our Fall Symposium a time‑traveling success!
—Your NCLGISA BP Team (Your personal Doc Brown) aka...Amy & Rob

NCLGISA & Google Admin Bootcamp

On Tuesday, July 22, a collaborative team of educators came together to host the Google Admin Bootcamp, welcoming over 80 K–12 technicians and CTOs for a full day of learning and networking.

We were honored to be hosted by Southeast Alamance High School at their beautiful new campus. Thank you Dennis Frye, CTO Burlington Alamance Schools.

Presentations were led by John Warf (MCNC), Cory Rankin, and Chad Coble (NCLGISA), who shared valuable insights and practical tools. A special thanks to Mike McKay and Debby Atwater (DPI), as well as Amy Walker (NCLGISA Education Chair), for their leadership in organizing this successful event.

It was a fantastic day of professional growth, collaboration, and community!

NCLGISA members have had a busy week!

Randy Cress, Mark Seelenbacher, and Scott Clark traveled to Florida to attend FLGISA, where they presented the NCLGISA Strike Team model. They shared how this dedicated team has been actively supporting local governments, educational institutions, and other organizations impacted by cyberattacks. We’re proud of their work and the positive impact they’re making across North Carolina...and beyond.

We are here in Winston Salem preparing for the Fall Conference. Save the Date: October 22-24!!!!

Shout out to county 911 Emergancy Management https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ApTCzK62m/?mibextid=wwXIfr

We are delighted to share some heartwarming moments from a recent food drive for children in Western North Carolina, led by NCLGISA Business Partner Chair Amy Walker from Ashe County. This event was organized to support those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Special thanks to Amy and everyone who participated in making this event a success. This food drive was supported using funds from business partners left over from our Fall conference.

Let's continue to support each other and make a difference in our communities!