APRA Central Region: Building People, Power & Possibility

About this event

Central Region: Building People, Power & Possibility

Three 30-Minute Sessions on Leadership, Influence & Strategic Impact

Join us on Tuesday, November 3 , for an engaging Central Region event focused on leadership development, regional influence, and strategic decision-making. This session brings together industry professionals to share practical insights and strategies you can put to work in your organization and community.

📍 Location: Rose Lane Community Center 5003 W. Marlette Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301

🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM, followed by lunch 👥 Registration: Limited to 50 participants

Presented by Carmona Collective, with lunch provided by Haydon Construction.

Event Agenda

10:00 AM | Robert Carmona Leadership Pipeline and Career Roadmaps: Investing Time, Not Dollars, in Your Future Leaders

Explore practical, low-cost strategies for developing your next generation of leaders. Learn how to identify emerging talent, create clear career pathways, and use stretch assignments to build staff capabilities without increasing your budget.

10:30 AM | Megan Smith You, Your Place, Your Region

Discover how branding shapes the way people perceive you, your organization, and your region. Explore how to build a strong brand and understand its value when funding and budget decisions are being made.

11:00 AM | Marshall MacFarlane Asset Management – More Than a List of “Stuff”

Learn how to transform facilities management from a reactive responsibility into a strategic advantage through proactive planning, budgeting, equipment replacement, inventory management, and long-term decision-making.

11:30 AM | Q&A Connect with the presenters, ask questions, and gain additional insights to take back to your organization.

11:45 AM | Lunch Enjoy lunch and continue the conversation with fellow Central Region professionals.

Why Attend?

Walk away with actionable ideas to strengthen your leadership pipeline, increase your regional influence, and make smarter long-term decisions for your organization. Connect with peers, exchange perspectives, and explore new possibilities for building stronger people, places, and communities.

Space is limited to 50 participants, so be sure to register early!

We look forward to seeing you there for a morning of learning, collaboration, and connection.