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SUMMARY:Join Us in Worcester for the 2026 FCAM Professional Development Conference
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share that the Capital Strategic Solutions (CSS) team will be attending the 2026 Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM) Professional Development Conference\, taking place Tuesday\, February 24 through Thursday\, February 26\, at the DCU Center in Worcester\, Massachusetts.  This year’s theme\, “Ignite\, Adapt\, Overcome: Leading in Today’s Fire Service\,” speaks directly to the realities of modern fire service leadership — and we’re proud to be part of the conversations focused on what it takes to lead through change.  The annual FCAM conference is an important opportunity to connect with fire chiefs and fire service leaders from across the Commonwealth. For us\, it’s more than just attending — it’s about listening\, learning\, and sharing how we can support the critical work departments do every day to keep communities safe. We’re looking forward to connecting with attendees\, hearing what’s top of mind for departments\, and exploring ways CSS can help with strategic\, forward-thinking solutions.  \nMeet Our Team\n\nNichol Figueiredo\, Chief Executive Officer \nPatti Grigas\, Senior Project Manager \nEd Burman\, Senior Project Manager \n\nIf you’ll be there\, we’d love to see you! Stop by to say hello\, reconnect\, and learn more about how CSS can partner with your department. We can’t wait to see old friends and meet new colleagues in Worcester this February! 
URL:https://capital-strategic-solutions.com/event/join-us-in-worcester-for-the-2026-fcam-professional-development-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester DCU Center\, 50 Foster Street\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01608
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SUMMARY:Rhode Island League of Cities & Towns 2026 ANNUAL CONVENTION
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island League of Cities & Towns 2026 Annual ConventionMarch 19 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PMCrowne Plaza at the Crossings\, Warwick\, RI\nCapital Strategic Solutions (CSS) will be exhibiting at the 2026 Rhode Island League of Cities & Towns Annual Convention on March 19. This annual event brings together elected officials\, department heads\, and municipal professionals from across Rhode Island to exchange ideas\, discuss emerging challenges\, and explore practical solutions that strengthen local government. \nIf you’re attending\, be sure to stop by Booth #60 to meet the CSS team and learn how we help municipalities move priorities forward through strategic planning\, public outreach\, organizational assessments\, and capital project communications. \nFeatured Workshop Session\nUniting Your Community with a Municipal Strategic PlanSession III | 1:00 – 2:00 PMNarragansett Room \nSpeaker:William Keegan\, Senior Project Manager\, Capital Strategic Solutions \nThis session will explore how a well-crafted municipal strategic plan helps communities align leadership priorities\, engage stakeholders\, and create a clear roadmap for achieving long-term goals. \nWe look forward to connecting with Rhode Island communities at this year’s convention.
URL:https://capital-strategic-solutions.com/event/rhode-island-league-of-cities-towns-2026-annual-convention/
LOCATION:801 Greenwich Ave\, Warwick\, R.I.\, 801 Greenwich Ave\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Joint Regional Conference & Exhibition – NEWWA
DESCRIPTION:Capital Strategic Solutions (CSS) plans to attend the 2026 New England Water Works Association (NEWWA) Spring Joint Regional Conference & Exhibition this April. \nThe NEWWA Spring Conference brings together water and wastewater professionals from across New England to focus on infrastructure\, regulatory requirements\, sustainability\, and the evolving needs of utility operations. \nFor CSS\, this conference is an opportunity to connect with utility leaders\, engineers\, and public works professionals\, learn from ongoing regional initiatives\, and share insights from our work supporting water and wastewater utilities through communications\, planning\, and community engagement. \nWe look forward to participating in conversations that help advance resilient\, transparent\, and effective water systems across the region. Additional details will be added as plans are finalized.
URL:https://capital-strategic-solutions.com/event/2026-spring-joint-regional-conference-exhibition-newwa/
LOCATION:Worcester DCU Center\, 50 Foster Street\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01608
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Technical Session for the NBM Highway Association
DESCRIPTION:Nichol Figueiredo and Jennifer Thompson will be presenting…\nRoad Work Ahead… and So Are the Emails\nThis presentation explores how strategic public outreach can help municipalities build support for infrastructure projects and strengthen their ability to secure funding. Effective communication before\, during\, and after construction not only reduces complaints and project delays\, but also plays a critical role in gaining community buy-in\, including support at Town Meeting and in competitive grant applications. The session will highlight practical outreach strategies\, tools\, and messaging approaches that help Highway and Public Works leaders clearly communicate project benefits\, address concerns\, and position projects for successful approval and implementation.
URL:https://capital-strategic-solutions.com/event/2026-spring-technical-session-for-the-nbm-highway-association/
LOCATION:Stoneforge Tavern & Public House\, 90 Paramount Drive\, Raynham\, MA\, 02767\, United States
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SUMMARY:Florida Water Resources Conference (FWRC) 2026
DESCRIPTION:April 27–28 | Trade Show Floor OpenOcean Center\, Daytona Beach\, FL\nCSS will be exhibiting at the 2026 Florida Water Resources Conference (FWRC) at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach. \nFWRC brings together water and wastewater professionals from across Florida to explore emerging challenges\, share best practices\, and advance solutions related to infrastructure\, operations\, and regulatory requirements. \nIf you’re attending\, be sure to visit the CSS team on the trade show floor to learn how we support utilities through strategic communications\, public outreach\, and community engagement. Look for us at booth 947! \nCSS Team Attending:Nichol Figueiredo | Patti Grigas | Paul Scott | Staci Figueiredo \nFeatured Presentation\nBreaking the Water Bubble: Communicating Beyond the IndustryApril 28 \nSpeakers:Nichol Figueiredo\, CEO\, Capital Strategic SolutionsPatti Grigas\, Capital Strategic Solutions \nThis session will explore how water professionals can move beyond industry language and connect more effectively with the public—using clear messaging\, accessible communication strategies\, and outreach approaches that resonate with broader audiences. \n\nWe look forward to connecting with colleagues from across Florida and contributing to conversations that support clear\, effective\, and community-focused water communication.
URL:https://capital-strategic-solutions.com/event/florida-water-resources-conference-fwrc-2026/
LOCATION:Ocean Center\, 101 N Atlantic Ave\, Daytona Beach\, FL\, 32118\, United States
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SUMMARY:CSS x PIO Toolkit: First Amendment Auditors & Citizen Journalists
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026  at 12:00 PM EST  \nWhat should your staff say — or not say — when someone walks in with a camera rolling? This live session covers the legal boundaries\, de-escalation language\, and professional strategies government teams need to handle First Amendment auditors\, influencers\, and citizen journalists. You’ll leave with a printable legal quick-reference guide your whole team can use.   \nRegister Here\n  \nMeet Christine\, Grab Your Lunch\nChristine Townsend is an internationally recognized strategic communications expert with more than 30 years of experience across journalism\, policing\, and government communications. She specializes in crisis communication\, media strategy\, and community engagement\, helping public sector organizations build trust and navigate complex\, high-stakes situations. Christine is the founder and editor-in-chief of PIO Toolkit\, a global platform supporting government communicators\, and has trained agencies worldwide in effective public engagement strategies. Her career includes serving as Director of Communications for the City of London Police\, where she led communications for major international events and critical incidents\, and advising government and public safety organizations across the U.S.\, U.K.\, and beyond. At Capital Strategic Solutions\, she supports clients in developing strategic communications\, crisis response frameworks\, and meaningful community engagement initiatives.
URL:https://capital-strategic-solutions.com/event/css-x-pio-toolkit-first-amendment-auditors-citizen-journalists/
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SUMMARY:CSS x PIO Toolkit: Managing Misinformation in Real Time
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026  at 12:00 PM EST  \nWhen a false narrative about your agency starts spreading\, you have minutes to respond. This live session gives you a proven triage process\, messaging language that protects credibility\, and internal coordination strategies for when leadership\, legal\, and operations all want different things. You’ll leave with a printable triage grid and messaging checklist you can use immediately.   \nRegister Here\n  \nMeet Christine\, Grab Your Lunch\nChristine Townsend is an internationally recognized strategic communications expert with more than 30 years of experience across journalism\, policing\, and government communications. She specializes in crisis communication\, media strategy\, and community engagement\, helping public sector organizations build trust and navigate complex\, high-stakes situations. Christine is the founder and editor-in-chief of PIO Toolkit\, a global platform supporting government communicators\, and has trained agencies worldwide in effective public engagement strategies. Her career includes serving as Director of Communications for the City of London Police\, where she led communications for major international events and critical incidents\, and advising government and public safety organizations across the U.S.\, U.K.\, and beyond. At Capital Strategic Solutions\, she supports clients in developing strategic communications\, crisis response frameworks\, and meaningful community engagement initiatives.
URL:https://capital-strategic-solutions.com/event/css-x-pio-toolkit-managing-misinformation-in-real-time/
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SUMMARY:CSS x PIO Toolkit: Crisis Communications Under Pressure
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 20\, 2026  at 12:00 PM EST  \nWhen a crisis hits\, the communicator’s job isn’t just messaging — it’s managing pace\, politics\, and pressure all at once. This live session covers what the first hour actually looks like from the PIO’s seat\, how to issue statements when facts are still developing\, and how to manage leadership\, media\, and your own wellbeing simultaneously. You’ll leave with a first-hour crisis playbook including holding statement templates.   \nRegister Here\n  \nMeet Christine\, Grab Your Lunch\nChristine Townsend is an internationally recognized strategic communications expert with more than 30 years of experience across journalism\, policing\, and government communications. She specializes in crisis communication\, media strategy\, and community engagement\, helping public sector organizations build trust and navigate complex\, high-stakes situations. Christine is the founder and editor-in-chief of PIO Toolkit\, a global platform supporting government communicators\, and has trained agencies worldwide in effective public engagement strategies. Her career includes serving as Director of Communications for the City of London Police\, where she led communications for major international events and critical incidents\, and advising government and public safety organizations across the U.S.\, U.K.\, and beyond. At Capital Strategic Solutions\, she supports clients in developing strategic communications\, crisis response frameworks\, and meaningful community engagement initiatives.
URL:https://capital-strategic-solutions.com/event/css-x-pio-toolkit-crisis-communications-under-pressure/
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SUMMARY:CSS x PIO Toolkit: Communicating with Leadership & Officials
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026  at 12:00 PM EST  \nThe hardest part of government comms isn’t the message — it’s getting leadership to understand why it matters. This live session covers how to manage up effectively\, navigate elected officials with their own comms instincts\, and position yourself as a strategic adviser rather than a task-taker. You’ll leave with a managing-up toolkit including briefing templates and scripts for common friction points.   \nRegister Here\n  \nMeet Christine\, Grab Your Lunch\nChristine Townsend is an internationally recognized strategic communications expert with more than 30 years of experience across journalism\, policing\, and government communications. She specializes in crisis communication\, media strategy\, and community engagement\, helping public sector organizations build trust and navigate complex\, high-stakes situations. Christine is the founder and editor-in-chief of PIO Toolkit\, a global platform supporting government communicators\, and has trained agencies worldwide in effective public engagement strategies. Her career includes serving as Director of Communications for the City of London Police\, where she led communications for major international events and critical incidents\, and advising government and public safety organizations across the U.S.\, U.K.\, and beyond. At Capital Strategic Solutions\, she supports clients in developing strategic communications\, crisis response frameworks\, and meaningful community engagement initiatives.
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