The Elevated Perspective Newsletter – March 2023

March 22, 2023

Join us for Demo Day, hands-on training classes, and more at The Water Tower!

A Space to Innovate and Elevate: TWT 2022 Annual Report 

Thanks to our partners, tenants, and friends, we had an incredible year full of innovation and collaboration. Read our 2022 Annual Report and check out highlights and accomplishments from the first year of our campus being open.

Demo Day

Join us for our next Demo Day event on April 21, 2023!

Demo Day provides the opportunity for water technology companies and manufacturers, consulting and engineering firms, and water utilities to spend the day experiencing the industry’s latest technologies in the field and in the control room while networking with public, private and nonprofit peers.

Our first Demo Day in 2022 attracted over 400 attendees from across the country from water and wastewater utilities, businesses, and other organizations. Over 40 companies were represented during the first event. We look forward to making Demo Day 2023 even better! This event is free for utility staff and lunch will be provided.

Sponsorships are available, in addition to exhibitor and attendee registration: Learn more and register.

Currently Recruiting for Water Workforce Training Programs

The Workforce for Resilient Communities Program is underway with multiple cohorts currently in session. The program connects job seekers in Metro Atlanta with the hands-on training and life skills support needed to succeed in an operator, maintenance technician, or lab analyst positions. We then work with partner utilities to place the highly-qualified candidates to meet their staffing needs. Four and eight month programs are available as well as mentorship, transportation, and childcare support. If you or someone you know is interested in this program, apply here or contact chad@theh2otower.org.

ReSoLve Workshop

The first ever Responsible Succession Leadership (ReSoLve) workshop was held at TWT on February 2-4. Women water leaders from across the country gathered for the multi-day event to discuss challenges and strategies that senior leaders face when succession planning. Thank you to all who joined us for this inaugural event!

WateReuse Symposium

The Water Tower staff had a strong presence at the Annual WateReuse Association Symposium in Atlanta earlier this month, including serving as conference co-chair, hosting a Sunday tour of TWT and the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center, and presenting during technical sessions, workshops, and panels.

Women, Water & Wine

It was wonderful to see so many connections made during our Women, Water & Wine networking reception on February 16. W3 events provide space for women in the industry to connect and network in a casual environment. Interested in joining us for our next reception? Register for our next event on May 18!

Work at The Water Tower 

TWT has become home to many water related businesses including Brown and Caldwell, Carollo Engineers, Garver, Gresham Smith, Reeves Young, and Wade Trim. Our campus features short and long term rental options for water-related businesses, including the H2Co-Working program, moving your office to our third floor or Phase II building, and build-to-suit sites on campus.

Upcoming Events

• Zero to 101 Backflow License Renewal (3/23/2023)
• Tour of The Water Tower (3/24/2023)
• Tool Safety Training (4/6/2023)
• Level 1A Fundamentals - NPDES Training (4/7/2023)
• HVPS & Industrial Site Stormwater Inspections - NPDES Training (4/12/2023)
• RENEWAL MS4 Compliance & Enforcement Certified Inspector (MS4CECI) - NPDES Training (4/12/2023)
• Altitude Valve Class (ACV Training) (4/13/2023)
• Zero to 101 Backflow License Renewal (4/18/2023)
• Demo Day (4/21/2023)
• Backflow Prevention Tester Training & Certification (4/24/2023 to 4/28/2023)
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification (5/18/2023 to 5/19/2023)
• Women, Water & Wine Networking Reception (5/18/2023)
• Activated Sludge Process Control & Troubleshooting (5/23/2023 to 5/26/2023)
• Backflow Prevention Review (5/25/2023)
• Level 1A Fundamentals - NPDES Training (6/5/2023)
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Training (6/5/2023 to 6/9/2023)
• MS4 Compliance & Enforcement Certified Inspector (MS4CECI) - NPDES Training (6/7/2023 to 6/8/2023)
• MS4 Green Infrastructure Technician Course (MS4GIT) - NPDES Training (6/9/2023)
• Backflow Prevention Review (6/22/2023)
• Level 1A Fundamentals - NPDES Training (8/9/2023)
• MS4 Compliance & Enforcement Certified Inspector (MS4CECI) - NPDES Training (9/6/2023 to 9/7/2023)
• MS4 Green Infrastructure Technician Course (MS4GIT) - NPDES Training (9/8/2023)
• Backflow Prevention Tester Training & Certification (9/11/2023 to 9/15/2023)
• Level 1A Fundamentals - NPDES Training (10/10/2023)
• Cross Connection Control Program Manager Series (10/23/2023 to 10/27/2023)
• HVPS & Industrial Site Stormwater Inspections - NPDES Training (10/25/2023)
• RENEWAL MS4 Compliance & Enforcement Certified Inspector (MS4CECI) - NPDES Training (10/25/2023)
• 4th Annual Watering Hole Golf Tournament (10/26/2023)
• MS4 Compliance & Enforcement Certified Inspector (MS4CECI) - NPDES Training (12/4/2023 to 12/5/2023)
• MS4 Green Infrastructure Technician Course (MS4GIT) - NPDES Training (12/6/2023)
• Level 1A Fundamentals - NPDES Training (12/20/2023)

Thank You to our Incredible Partners!

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