Because of your previous interest in Open Data and participation in the Community Research Institute's "Current State of Data in Greater Grand Rapids" event earlier this year we wanted to invite you to an event that builds on the conversation that was started.



Next week we will hear from a panel of City Officials discuss the role of open data and technology in delivering government services for Grand Rapids. View this email in your browser Friendly Code's Fall Kick-Off October 20 JOIN US AT The Factory, Grand Rapids 38 Fulton St W, 4th Floor

Grand Rapids, MI

Tuesday, October 20th

5:45 - 6:00pm Welcome (food & drink)

6:00 - 8:00pm Program

Because of your previous interest in Open Data and participation in the Community Research Institute's "Current State of Data in Greater Grand Rapids" event earlier this year we wanted to invite you to an event that builds on the conversation that was started.



Next week we will hear from a panel of City Officials discuss the role of open data and technology in delivering government services for Grand Rapids. The panel will include: Mayor-Elect Rosalynn Bliss

Acting City Manager Eric DeLong

Commissioner Ruth Kelly

311 Service Center Manager Becky Jo Glover We will then be discussing current community data and upcoming project opportunities. More importantly, we'll be enjoying plenty of pizza and other fine GR culinary arrangements (likely beer as well).



Friendly Code is the Grand Rapids chapter of Code for America, a national organization dedicated to making government services simple, effective, and easy to use. We partner with city, county, and state government agencies to help support open data efforts and utilize that data to create great tools for citizens across the city. We are a community of both coders and non-coders passionate about health & human services, economic development, safety & justice, and communication & engagement.



Please share this with coworkers and others that might be interested. We are looking forward to seeing you there.



Traci Montgomery

Community Organizer, Friendly Code Share Tweet Share Forward REGISTER NOW



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