Women in Environmental, Construction, Architecture, and Engineering Professionals Webinar

Women in Environmental, Construction, Architecture, and Engineering Professions

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

 4 to 5:30 pm | Virtual

PRESENTED BY:  NYCBP, BCONE, NJ LSRPA, NJ SWEP

TOPIC - ADVOCACY, POLICY, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: UNDERSTANDING THE RULES AND NAVIGATING THE CONVERSATION

Nonprofits, professional associations, educational institutions, and private businesses all play an important role in educating the public and engaging in policy discussions — but the rules around political activity, advocacy, lobbying, and public engagement are often nuanced and misunderstood.

This timely discussion will explore the legal and practical boundaries organizations and individuals should understand when participating in public policy conversations, particularly during a midterm election year. Attendees will gain insight into what nonprofits, member organizations, construction firms, engineering companies, and other businesses can and cannot do when it comes to supporting or opposing legislation, engaging with elected officials, educating the public, or participating in political discourse.

The panel will also explore how organizations involved in government-funded programs like EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund and grant applications can ensure communications, outreach, and advocacy efforts remain compliant and appropriately structured. A speaker from NJIT with expertise in EPA grant assistance programs will discuss best practices for maintaining clear boundaries and transparency throughout the grant application and implementation process.

Featuring communications expert Sam Biederman and grant expert Nat Francesco, the conversation will cover both organizational best practices and the personal realities of navigating political and policy conversations in professional settings, written documents, on social media, and in everyday interactions.

Registration Cost:

• $25 for NYCBP, BCONE, LSRPA and NJSWEP Members*
• $75 for Non-Members

*Registration Code needed for BCONE, LSRPA and NJSWEP Members

Please note that you need to register on the NYCBP Website: Register Here