General Information
The collapse of the economy.  The death of newspapers.  
The destruction of community. The end of radio?
 
We don’t think so.

We see stations thriving as community institutions; we see stations providing real service to diverse audiences; we see new producers creating exciting content; we see “old” media working with “new” technology and reaching younger listeners; we see community radio stations becoming trusted sources of local news and information; we see community radio stations providing critical support for language, culture, and arts.  
 
Let us come together to celebrate who we are and what we’ve done, and to roll up our sleeves for the next challenges coming our way.
 
The NFCB Community Radio Conference is open to anyone who wants to think holistically about how your radio station serves your community; who wants to do a better job of operating your station; who wants to be challenged by the innovations and good works of other public service media.  We offer opportunities for staff development, skill building, networking, affinity groups, inspiration, new ideas, discussions and exchanges. The Conference is a place to connect with peers, get your battery re-charged, and expand your horizons beyond your station.

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New Leadership at NFCB
Come meet NFCB’s new President and CEO, Maxie Jackson.  Maxie will address the Conference at the opening session and will be dropping in on workshops and sessions, sitting down with NFCB members, getting your input into our work and putting forth his ideas for the future of NFCB and Community Radio.  He really wants to meet you and get to know you.  
 
Changing Programming
If you’re one of the stations contemplating significant program change, we want to support you and provide you with the collective wisdom, experience, and hope of many who have gone before you and succeeded.  There will be a track on program change that will extend throughout the Conference.  We’re bringing together lots of GMs and PDs who are in the process of making big (and not so big) changes at their stations as well as specialists with particular areas of expertise.  
 
Legal Issues, Development Help, New Media, Management, Air Sound, More
These workshops are confirmed (though the names may change).

Managing Program Change  
Program Change: Case Studies from PDs and GMs
Program Evaluations
Complying with CPB Requirements
News and Public Affairs on a Small Budget  
Community Engagement as a Development Tool
Getting Started on Your Emergency Preparedness Plan
Professional Radio Interviewing Skills
Creating New Programs from Scratch
Writing for the Ear
Funding News
Reading and Understanding Financial Statements
Adult Learning Styles: When Differences Matter
Legal Issues in Broadcasting
Legal Update on Underwriting Issues
Legal Issues on Digital and Social Media
Speed Dating: Introduction to Digital and Social Media
Fundraising for Native and Latino stations
  (and others who don’t fit the Public Radio model)
Collaborative Programming
Measuring Impact: New Horizons
Audience Research
And we have just begun…