July 14, 2026 - NYCBP Redevelopment Roundtable (14 Jul 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:15:00 GMT

Registration Cost:

FREE for NYCBP Private Sector Members
FREE for NYCBP Government/Non-Profit/Academia/Student Members
$90 for Non-Members

Become a Sponsor:

Sponsorship: $500 (includes logo placement and one comped registration for this event)

Payment for Non-Members is required at the time of registration. You will not receive a meeting link until your registration is paid.

PE and PG CEC Credits are not included with your registration. If you are requesting a Continuing Education Certificate, all eligible attendees will be sent a link after the roundtable to pay for their certificate. There is a $25 fee for preparing PE/PG certificates.

July 28, 2026 - Women in Environmental, Construction, Architecture, and Engineering Professions (28 Jul 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Women in Environmental, Construction, Architecture, and Engineering Professions

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

4 to 5:30 pm | Virtual

PRESENTED BY: NYCBP, BCONE, NJ LSRPA, NJ SWEP

TOPIC - ADVOCACY, POLICY, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: UNDERSTANDING THE RULES AND NAVIGATING THE CONVERSATION

Nonprofits, professional associations, educational institutions, and private businesses all play an important role in educating the public and engaging in policy discussions — but the rules around political activity, advocacy, lobbying, and public engagement are often nuanced and misunderstood.

This timely discussion will explore the legal and practical boundaries organizations and individuals should understand when participating in public policy conversations, particularly during a midterm election year. Attendees will gain insight into what nonprofits, member organizations, construction firms, engineering companies, and other businesses can and cannot do when it comes to supporting or opposing legislation, engaging with elected officials, educating the public, or participating in political discourse.

The panel will also explore how organizations involved in government-funded programs like EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund and grant applications can ensure communications, outreach, and advocacy efforts remain compliant and appropriately structured. A speaker from NJIT with expertise in EPA grant assistance programs will discuss best practices for maintaining clear boundaries and transparency throughout the grant application and implementation process.

Featuring communications expert Sam Biederman and grant expert Nat Francesco, the conversation will cover both organizational best practices and the personal realities of navigating political and policy conversations in professional settings, written documents, on social media, and in everyday interactions.

They will discuss:

The differences between advocacy, lobbying, political activity, and public education
What nonprofits, trade groups, educational institutions, and private businesses are permitted to do under the law
Best practices for public communications, educational programming, and policy engagement
Considerations for organizations involved in EPA and other government-funded grant programs
How to ensure grant-related outreach and public engagement efforts remain compliant and transparent
Navigating political discussions professionally and respectfully in the workplace and online
Understanding risks, boundaries, and reputational considerations during an election cycle

Moderator: Laura Senkevitch, Executive Director - NYC Brownfield Parntership

Panelists:

Sam Biederman, Principal and Founder, Biederman LLC
Nat Francesco, Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist, NJIT

Registration Cost:

$25 for NYCBP, BCONE, LSRPA and NJSWEP Members*
$75 for Non-Members

*Registration Code needed for BCONE, LSRPA and NJSWEP Members (email alazo@eaglesoars.com)

Become a Sponsor:

Event Sponsor: $500 (includes logo placement and one comped registration)

2026 Innovative Development Summit (9 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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Reach out to Ezgi Karayel at ezgi@vektorconsultants.com and Victoria Whelan at victoria.whelan@gza.com for Exhibitor opportunities.

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New York City Brownfield Partnership upcoming events

July 14, 2026 - NYCBP Redevelopment Roundtable (14 Jul 2026)

July 28, 2026 - Women in Environmental, Construction, Architecture, and Engineering Professions (28 Jul 2026)

Women in Environmental, Construction, Architecture, and Engineering Professions

TOPIC - ADVOCACY, POLICY, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: UNDERSTANDING THE RULES AND NAVIGATING THE CONVERSATION

2026 Innovative Development Summit (9 Sep 2026)