Every year, as the summer months wane, conference season approaches. This year, my conference season kicked off in Wenatchee, WA with the Washington City/County Management Association. It was my sixth trip to the annual conference, and I was reminded just how much I enjoy returning to the state in which I grew up (though some still question whether I ever actually grew up).

Conferences are tied to associations, and our support for and work with associations runs deep. From the California City Management Foundation to the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, we invest in and show up for associations. Indeed, our association partnerships are fundamental to Tripepi Smith’s goal to become an institution of local government. Institutions invest in the broader industry. Institutions commit to advancing ideas and thought leadership for the benefit of the profession. Institutions take a long term view on their decisions and actions.

This year, Tripepi Smith has made investments in 20 associations. Our involvement ranges from monetary sponsorship to underwriting important academic studies. Our association management practice even helps manage all or parts of a couple of these associations. Tripepi Smith has been fortunate to participate in conferences as both an idea collaborator and a frequent guest speaker. The thrill and tension of standing in front of a room about to deliver insights to an audience of friends, clients and prospects always shows up three minutes before I start. What if I say something dumb? What if I go blank? What if my clients cringe at the end? It’s exhilarating, with infinite consequences. 

My goal of evolving Tripepi Smith into an institution of local government has made progress. The next four months of the conference season will be a good gauge to see just how much progress we have made, and certainly what a long and conquerable road remains ahead.

Let’s Go,

Ryder

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