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An Industry Update on 811
As a damage prevention partner of the Colorado excavating community you are invited to be a part of an exciting development for our state and the nation.
The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) and the Denver Metropolitan Damage Prevention Council a CGA Regional Partner, would like to invite you to attend a free informational summit regarding the national 811 awareness campaign. As the April 13, 2007 implementation deadline approaches learn how the CGA and the Utility Notification Center of Colorado have been preparing to develop and launch this national campaign.
We hope damage prevention leaders from respective excavating communities attend the 811 Summit in an effort to help mobilize participation that will culminate in the form of a rally on April 13, 2007 at the Colorado State Capitol.
The National “Call Before you Dig” Number 811
Topics to be discussed include:
Results from a national market research survey conducted with:
- General Population, Professional Excavators, One Call Center Executive Directors and CGA Membership
- Strategic Plan for introducing 811
- Sample Creative Campaign Elements
- National Launch Concepts and opportunities for regional launch events
- Websites for additional information
- Update of 811 implementation on national and state scale
- What you can do to support 811
When: Friday March 16, 2007, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lunch provided by Denver Metropolitan Damage Prevention Council
Welcome & Introduction:
J.D. Maniscalco, Utility Notification Center of Colorado, Executive Director
811 Implementation Update:
Becky Quintana, Colorado Public Utilities Commission, Telecommunications
811 Market Research Results Awareness Campaign & Launch Plan:
Khrysanne Kerr, 811 Project Manager
Questions & Wrap-Up: Strategic Planning Meeting – DPC Chairs and other interested parties
Where: Denver Marriott West (I-70 and Denver West Parkway)
1717 Denver West Blvd
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 279-9100
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