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Engineering & Operations Conference and Trade Show

April 7-9, 2020 | Reno, Nev.

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CONFERENCE
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IT Conference

April 21-23, 2020 | Hood River, Ore.

CANCELED
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Administrative Professionals Conference

May 6-7, 2020 | Richland, Wash.

CANCELED
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Annual Conference and Membership Meeting

May 17-20, 2020 | Kennewick, Wash.

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Labor and Employee Relations Group Annual Meeting

June 8-10, 2020 | Powell Butte, Ore.

CONFERENCE

Accounting and Finance Conference

June 17-18, 2020 | Stevenson, Wash.

CONFERENCE

Member News

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Federal Judge Dismisses Cryptominers’ Suit against Grant PUD

Grant PUD (Ephrata, Wash.) did not discriminate against nor violate ...

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Utility Responses to COVID-19

Thank you to all of our NWPPA members who have shared their policies and practices concerning COVID-19 ...

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Lift-It Completes Three-Year Sling Protection Program Project

Sling protection is a critical consideration for all load handling activities ...

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Certificate Programs

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Training and Event Catalog

Updated on a bi-monthly basis, the training catalog offers a comprehensive list of all the training and events offered by NWPPA.

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Managing Work and Health During a Quarantine

March 31, 2020

Quarantine, self-quarantine, stay at home, lockdown. These terms have become a part of our new reality – a reality that isn’t comfortable for many of us.
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Engineering Webinar Series: Designing Roadway Illumination

April 14, 2020

More than 50% of all fatal highway crashes occur at night, even though nighttime traffic volumes are only 25% of all traffic. Roadway lighting helps to reduce this hazard. This webinar will discuss AASHTO and IES standards for luminance and illumination.
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Taming the COVID-19 Workplace Tornado: Legal Update & FAQs

April 1, 2020

With an effective date of April 1, employers across the country are preparing to implement the new federal paid sick leave and federal emergency paid family leave provisions. The problem is that the rules' lack of clarity and specificity is generating a lot of questions about how to interpret and apply the new requirements.
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FREE WEBINAR

CFO & Senior Accountant Webinar Series: Important CFO Duties

April 16, 2020

In this webinar participants will consider those “other” duties of the CFO. Big picture responsibilities in the areas of policies, bylaws, and articles of incorporation will be discussed.
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How to Effectively Work from Home

April 15, 2020

Working from home can be rewarding, but also stressful if not proactively managed. Many professionals experience the sometimes overwhelming, and often awkward, feeling of trying to manage workflow while facing the common distractions experienced while working from home.
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Communication Tune-up Webinar Series: Cross-Generational and -Cultural Communication

April 21, 2020

Communication gaps in the workplace can often be attributed to cultural or generational differences. This 90-minute webinar will heighten participants’ awareness of how cultural and generational factors influence interactions.
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Ascend to Leadership: Basecamp

March 24-26, 2020

The Ascend to Leadership Program applies an innovative approach by taking a deep dive into developing a strong leader. The program combines traditional classroom instruction, assessments, and virtual work, along with personalized coaching, to create a valuable experience that achieves results.
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