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Local governments are changing. Forward-thinking public servants across the country are leveraging technology to innovate the way our cities work — and it’s accelerated by the exchange of ideas, solutions, best practices, and even software code between likeminded leaders. That’s why we launched the Code for America Peer Network: a professional learning network for local government innovators who share the common goal of taking innovation in their city to the next level. Through events, expert resources designed around member priorities, and networking opportunities with leaders inside and outside government, the Code for America Peer Network will empower you to be more effective in your city and in your career — and to drive forward our collective vision for a new kind of public service. NETWORK AT INVITE-ONLY EVENTS: Attend the annual Code for America Summit, a gathering of more than 250 experts in civic technology from inside and outside government that informs shared priorities and goals for the coming year. “Code for America’s Peer Network... will enable cities to collaborate and learn from each other how best to use these new tools for improving life in their communities.” — NIGEL JACOB &R&KDLU RI WKH 0D\RUV 2I´FH RI 1HZ 8UEDQ 0HFKDQLFV &LW\ RI %RVWRQ THE OFFERINGS Dozens of topic briengs, best practices, and guides designed to address member priorities. Complimentary attendance at the Code for America Summit and other invite-only networking events. Monthly training and professional development sessions with leading experts at the intersection of tech and government. Access to a network of experts and mentors through online discussion, Q&A sessions, and regular conference calls. Structured focused tracks to help you tackle your biggest challenges. MEMBERSHIP The Peer Network is now accepting membership applications from innovators working within local governments of all sizes. Annual membership dues are based on a sliding scale. INTERESTED? More information is available at: CODEFORAMERICA.ORG/NETWORK PROGRAM DETAILS ABOUT CFA Founded in 2009, Code for America (CfA) is a nonprot collaborating with local governments to foster and facilitate innovation in cities. CfA is known for its fellowship program, which has brought tech professionals to partner with over 20 city governments to solve problems using new approaches. Through its new Accelerator and Brigade programs, CfA is connecting cities with startups and volunteers, as well as each other. For more information, watch founder Jennifer Pahlka’s TED talk: codeforamerica.org/TED CODEFORAMERICA.ORG COLLABORATE WITH OTHER CITIES: Regular working groups, special events, and facilitated online discussion lets you connect with other leaders to exchange ideas and solutions, and collaborate around shared challenges and goals. LEARN FROM INDUSTY EXPERTS: Access a repository of custom content generated to support member-identied goals, including deployment guides for CfA-vetted apps, timely case studies, and skills-based webinars. PUT YOUR CITY ON THE MAP: Showcase what’s already been done in your city and lead the way in establishing best practices that can become the new standards for civic nnovation. THE PEER NETWORK [beta] MEMBER BENEFITS

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Page 1: Peer Network One Pager - Feb 2013

Local governments are changing. Forward-thinking public servants across the country are leveraging technology to innovate the way our cities work — and it’s accelerated by the exchange of ideas, solutions, best practices, and even software code between likeminded leaders.

That’s why we launched the Code for America Peer Network: a professional learning network for local government innovators who share the common goal of taking innovation in their city to the next level.

Through events, expert resources designed around member priorities, and networking opportunities with leaders inside and outside government, the Code for America Peer Network will empower you to be more effective in your city and in your career — and to drive forward our collective vision for a new kind of public service.

NETWORK AT INVITE-ONLY EVENTS:Attend the annual Code for America Summit, a gathering of more than 250 experts in civic technology from inside and outside government that informs shared priorities and goals for the coming year.

“Code for America’s Peer Network... will enable cities to collaborate and learn from each other how best to use these new tools for improving life in their communities.”

— NIGEL JACOB

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THE OFFERINGSDozens of topic brie!ngs, best practices, and guides designed to address member priorities.Complimentary attendance at the Code for America Summit and other invite-only networking events.Monthly training and professional development sessions with leading experts at the intersection of tech and government.Access to a network of experts and mentors through online discussion, Q&A sessions, and regular conference calls.Structured focused tracks to help you tackle your biggest challenges.

MEMBERSHIPThe Peer Network is now accepting membership applications from innovators working within local governments of all sizes. Annual membership dues are based on a sliding scale.

INTERESTED?More information is available at: CODEFORAMERICA.ORG/NETWORK

PROGRAM DETAILS

ABOUT CFA

Founded in 2009, Code for America (CfA) is a nonpro!t collaborating with local governments to foster and facilitate innovation in cities. CfA is known for its fellowship program, which has brought tech professionals to partner with over 20 city governments to solve problems using new approaches. Through its new Accelerator and Brigade programs, CfA is connecting cities with startups and volunteers, as well as each other. For more information, watch founder Jennifer Pahlka’s TED talk: codeforamerica.org/TED

CODEFORAMERICA.ORG

COLLABORATE WITH OTHER CITIES:Regular working groups, special events, and facilitated online discussion lets you connect with other leaders to exchange ideas and solutions, and collaborate around shared challenges and goals.

LEARN FROM INDUSTY EXPERTS:Access a repository of custom content generated to support member-identi!ed goals, including deployment guides for CfA-vetted apps, timely case studies, and skills-based webinars.

PUT YOUR CITY ON THE MAP: Showcase what’s already been done in your city and lead the way in establishing best practices that can become the new standards for civic nnovation.

THE PEER NETWORK [beta]

MEMBER BENEFITS