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🎉 Teamwork truly makes the dream work! This week, we are beyond excited to have our Scoop News Group team together, including our dedicated remote members, to celebrate the kickoff of the second half of the year. There’s nothing quite like sharing laughs and creating memories during our company happy hour hosted at Balos Estiatorio in Washington DC. Here’s to a fantastic rest of the year brimming with collaboration, innovation, and groundbreaking success! Swipe to see our team in action! ➡️ Goldy Kamali | Philip Reynolds | Billy Mitchell | Wyatt Kash | Jake Williams | Komi Akoumany | Cheryl Romero | Gregory Poersch | Matthew Fox | Adam Butler | Kerrie Queen | Katie Dennis | Matt Bracken | Courtney O’Neal-Allen | Michael Hilario | Steven Han | Henry Arguello | Renzo Rey de Castro | Abbie Gelinne | AJ Vicens | Austin Norris, MBA | Christian Vasquez | Colin Wood | Derek Johnson | Elias Groll | Giannina Vera | Jon Harper | Julia Weaver | Keely Quinlan | Kylie Galyen | Madison Alder | Mark Pomerleau | Mikayla Easley | Rebecca Heilweil | Shanima P. | Sophia Fox-Sowell | Spenser Wellen | Samantha Whitehorne | Tim Starks

✨ A Year to Remember for the Scoop News Group Events Team! ✨ Our incredible events team celebrated an amazing year at the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC spa yesterday, thanks to the generous support of our CEO, Goldy Kamali. We’re proud to reflect on a year of outstanding accomplishments: 📅 16 Conferences and Receptions 🗣️ 12 Roundtables ✒️ 6 Internal Events 💻 6 Virtual Events Along the way, Jessica Benseler and Alisha Powell Gillis secured HUNDREDS of speakers, Kylie Galyen engaged with THOUSANDS of attendees, and Renzo Rey de Castro, Erica Swartz, and I delivered in person events that resulted in MILlIONS of social impressions and COUNTLESS MILLIONS of dollars of sales and economic impact for our clients and sponsors. This team’s dedication, creativity, and execution made 2024 an extraordinary year. Here’s to even more success ahead! 🥂 #EventExcellence #Teamwork #Gratitude #EventImpact #EventProfs FedScoop CyberScoop AIScoop DefenseScoop StateScoop EdScoop

And, as of 5:01PM yesterday evening, the last Scoop News Group event of the year is complete. The full EOY recap will come next week, but so much thanks to #Balos in #WashingtonDC for hosting 4 of our meetings this year. A favorite new spot of mine! Thank you Alyssa Hotz for making so many of our events so seamless and beautiful this year: here is to more in the next! Cc: #eventprofs Destination DC

Dive deep into the evolving world of zero-trust cybersecurity at the Zero Trust Summit on Feb 19, 2025, at the International Spy Museum in Washington DC. Secure your spot now and join leaders from federal agencies and the tech industry as they discuss innovative strategies and the future of cybersecurity. Register today at https://lnkd.in/eJxuexz6! #ZeroTrustSummit Booz Allen Hamilton | Cloudflare for Government | Hypori | Microsoft in Government | Red Hat | Varonis | Absolute Security | Datadog

We’re proud to announce the winners of the 2024 #LocalSmart Awards! These exceptional leaders are reshaping the future of local government by driving bold ideas and transformative actions that positively impact their communities. ✨ What sets them apart: • Pioneering citizen engagement through groundbreaking programs. • Advancing transformative policies for sustainable, long-term success. • Leading with vision and inspiration, setting a benchmark for others to follow. Join us in celebrating their remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to building better communities across the nation! Explore the full list of winners: https://lnkd.in/eKRmseeu

We’re proud to announce the winners of the Local IT Leader of the Year award, a featured category in the 2024 #LocalSmart Awards! This prestigious award recognizes county and city leaders at the managerial or director level who are driving transformation in their communities through the innovative use of technology. This year’s honorees exemplify visionary leadership, leveraging technology to create meaningful change and enhance the lives of citizens. 2024 Honorees • Aaron Bentley, Salt Lake City Corporation • Al Miles, Town of Newtown • Amrit Singh, New York City Office of Technology & Innovation • Eric Romero, City/Parish of Baton Rouge • Jorge Valens, MPA, Miami-Dade County • Kai Fan, Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government • Katy Leggett, GISP, City of Woodstock, Georgia • Michael Pegues, City of Aurora • Michael Sylvester, Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) • Michelle Hoffman, Cape Coral, FL • Roderick Burton, Albemarle County 👏 Congratulations to these outstanding leaders for their dedication and lasting impact in advancing their communities with cutting-edge solutions! See the full list of this year's winners: https://lnkd.in/ek9XizsR

We’re proud to announce the winners of the Golden Gov: County Executive of the Year award, a featured category in the 2024 #LocalSmart Awards! This prestigious honor celebrates executive-level leaders who are driving transformative change through bold leadership and innovative use of technology. These trailblazers have redefined how counties serve their communities, delivering impactful solutions that set new standards for vision, engagement, and progress. 2024 Honorees • Adam Frumkin, MBA, CGCIO, PMP, Prosci, Franklin County • Elizabeth Lo, Bedford County, Virginia • Margaret Brisbane, Miami-Dade County • Mark Gager, Bexar County • Megan K. Clarke, King County, WA • Rami Zakaria, Sacramento County • Richard McHattie, Maricopa County • Rod Davenport, Oakland County, Michigan Government • Shannon Ramsey-Chessman, CPA, CGFO, Palm Beach County • M.C. Neal, CISSP, CGCIO, Champaign County • Tom Lynch, Cook County Government 👏 Congratulations to these remarkable leaders for their exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication to creating a brighter future for their counties! See the full list of this year's winners: https://lnkd.in/ek9XizsR

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the Golden Gov: City Executive of the Year award, a featured category in the 2024 #LocalSmart Awards! This prestigious honor recognizes city government executives who demonstrate bold leadership and leverage innovation and technology to redefine urban governance. These visionary leaders have reimagined what’s possible in local government, setting new benchmarks for creativity, impact, and transformative change in their communities. 2024 Honorees • Araceli Guerra, The City of El Paso Texas • Bianca Lochner, Ph.D., City of Scottsdale • Brendan Babb, Municipality of Anchorage • Brian Gardner Ph.D, City of Dallas • Craig Hopkins, City of San Antonio • Kavita Deepak , PMP, City of Irvine • Lea Eriksen, City of Long Beach • Matthew Fraser, City of New York • Michael Hamel, City of Worcester • Steen Hambric, City of Phoenix • Suma Nallapati, City and County of Denver • Melissa Kraft, City of Frisco • Ted Ross, City of Los Angeles 👏 Congratulations to these exceptional changemakers for their extraordinary contributions and unwavering dedication to creating a brighter future for their cities! See the full list of this year's winners: https://lnkd.in/ek9XizsR

We’re proud to announce the winners of the 2024 #LocalSmart Awards! These exceptional leaders are reshaping the future of local government by driving bold ideas and transformative actions that positively impact their communities. ✨ What sets them apart: • Pioneering citizen engagement through groundbreaking programs. • Advancing transformative policies for sustainable, long-term success. • Leading with vision and inspiration, setting a benchmark for others to follow. Join us in celebrating their remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to building better communities across the nation! Explore the full list of winners: https://lnkd.in/ek9XizsR

As the year winds down, I had the pleasure of wrapping up my final client meeting of 2024 this morning with General Dynamics Information Technology at the iconic Waldorf Astoria Washington DC. Partnered with FedScoop, we had a thoughtful discussion about operational technology powers critical systems, and how OT integrates with IT networks and the cyber risks that might threaten national security. There’s something special about reflecting on a year of impactful work in such a stunning venue. Grateful for the collaboration and insights from our clients and partners this year—it’s moments like these that keep me excited about what we do at Scoop News Group. Here’s to finishing the year strong and gearing up for new opportunities in the next! #GDIT #FedScoop #ScoopNewsGroup Christopher Aiello Cristina Cravedi Carrillo Kalynne McGregor Lozupone Renzo Rey de Castro Alisha Powell Gillis Kylie Galyen Carlin Fisher Brandi Vincent Billy Mitchell