The National League of Cities “America's Cities and Towns Racing Toward a Better Future” Congress of Cities and Exposition in Indianapolis, IN, from Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 2004
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View videos from the National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition held in Indianapolis , IN,
from Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 2004.

As cities race towards the future, what will it take to stay competitive, to deliver fast-paced services and solutions to your cities? The Congress of Cities and Exposition offered city officials and staff multiple learning opportunities to keep pace with a changing America .

The Congress of Cities (CoC) provided opportunities to share common challenges, new ideas and tried and true strategies for cities through networking with peers.  Cutting edge workshops and the exhibit hall offered new solutions from vendors, as well as successful programs implemented by cities and towns across the country on display at the City showcase.

Click on a link below to view brief videos capturing the activities, messages and interviews of officials, speakers and vendors participating in the 2004 Congress of Cities and Exposition.

Schedule of Webcast events during Congress of Cities

Download Charlie Lyons' speech as a word document.
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Interview with Mayor Anthony Williams
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Mayor Williams speaks about his vision/National City Network including 4 minute video at end
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Opening General Session: President's Address
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Charles Lyons, Selectman, Arlington, Maassachusetts; NLC President

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Opening General Session: Michael Beschloss
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Award-winning historian of the Presidency and author, Washington, DC

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Opening News Conference
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Speakers: Charles Lyons, Anthony A. Williams, James H. Hunt, Karen Anderson, Bart Peterson

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General Session Day 3 (12/3/2004) Alan Simpson, Former Senator (R-Wyoming) and Bill Bradley, Former Senator, (D-New Jersey)
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Youth Delegates Press Conference
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Press Conference Day 4 (12/4/2004) with Mayor Williams
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Business Meeting Day 4 (12/4/2004)
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Information Sharing and Collaboration: Homeland Security Perspective
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Microsoft Vendor Sponsored Workshop

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Opening Webcast
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Opening Webcast Day 2
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Closing Remarks Day 2 (12/2/2004)
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Opening Webcast Day 3
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Closing Comments Day 3 (12/3/2004)
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Opening Webcast Day 4
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Interview with Ghermay Araya, Senior GIS Consultant/CEO of New Light Technologies (www.nltgis.com)
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Interview with Charles Lyons, President of NLC
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Interview with Mary M. Baker, Burlington, Iowa, Councilwoman
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Interview With "Thomas Jefferson"
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Interview With Barton R. Peterson, Mayor of Indiannapolis
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Interview With James C. Hunt
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Councilmember, City of Clarksburg

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Interview With Michael Beschloss
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Interview with Johnson Controls
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Interview with Curt Wiley From Fannie Mae
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Interview with Stewart P. Nelson, ("Santa Claus"), Mayor of Morrilton, Arkansas
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Interview with Cassandra Gaines, Multi-Culture Coordinator & Roxy Manager (www.cityofmuskogee.com)
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Interview with Susan M. Mays, Marketing and Communications Director, OMI, Inc. (www.omiinc.com)
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Interview with Matt Brooks, State Director, Maximus
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Interview with R. Lynn Schoeff, Director of Community Health, Cambridge Public Health Alliance, Cambridge Public Health Department
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Interview with Evelyn Owens, Permit Services Supervisor, Community Development (www.cityofreno.com)
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Interview with Texas Tyler
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Interview with Syd Dorsey, Marketing Manager, IBM (www.ibm.com)
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