New York State Conference of Mayors Executive Director Barbara Van Epps shares the planning and execution of the NYCOM Conference. She details how the conference involves a team of attorneys, meeting planners and staff, explains how the event attracts around 320 members from various parts of the state, along with exhibitors and sponsors and highlights how the conference is held at the Sagamore, a venue appreciated for its beauty and staff. She emphasizes how key topics discussed include oil and gas meetings law, prevailing wage, economic development, and budget management. Van Epps also discusses how the event honors members and inducts new officers. She talks about how she values the networking and the formation of long-lasting relationships among attendees, emphasizing the nonpartisan nature of NYCOM.
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