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GFOABC @GFOABC

Supporting local government financial officers through professionalism, leadership and collaboration.

Joined May 2009
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GFOABC@GFOABC
Jun 12
Meet the 2026–2027 GFOABC Board of Directors — elected by members at the AGM in Kelowna and led by President Corinne Bomben of the City of Prince Rupert. Congratulations to all twelve! 👏 #GFOABC
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GFOABC@GFOABC
May 29
Day 2 of #GFOABC2026 in the books: keynote speaker Steve Foran on gratitude and resilience, our annual member awards, and sessions addressing the real pressures finance teams face. Capped off with a gala among the vineyards at 50th Parallel. 👏 #GFOABC
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GFOABC@GFOABC
May 28
Looking back at a full Day 1 of #GFOABC2026 in Kelowna as Day 2 gets going — housing, infrastructure, and a look at digital twins for capital planning. Strong panels, sharp questions, a busy tradeshow floor. #GFOABC
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GFOABC@GFOABC
May 27
Day 1 of #GFOABC2026 is here in Kelowna. Last night we kicked things off on the waterfront at King Taps — today the main program begins. This year's theme: Building Resilient Communities: Housing & Infrastructure. Welcome, everyone. #GFOABC
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GFOABC@GFOABC
May 26
Clean water, safe streets, parks, public health — the things a community counts on. BC's local government finance professionals opened the week in Kelowna with a bigger question: why does local government exist, and how can it serve communities better? #GFOABC
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GFOABC@GFOABC
May 22
The most stressful week of your year just wrapped — and this week's Spotlight Series with @steveforangratefulceo was the reset. Next week, we reconnect in person at the 2026 GFOABC Annual Conference in Kelowna, May 27–29. Safe travels, all. gfoabc.ca/events/annual-conf… #GFOABC
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GFOABC@GFOABC
May 13
Is your TCA data a primary input into capital planning — or does it stop at compliance? On Asset Management Day in @UBCM's Local Government Awareness Week, that's the question. Join @psdcitywide @GFOABC July 9. gfoabc.ca/events/event-detai… #LGAW2026 #GFOABC
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Next week @UBCM kicks off Local Government Awareness Week. The 2026 theme — Financial Resiliency — is our community's work. Watch this space May 10–16, with Asset Management Day on May 13. #LGAW2026 #GFOABC
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GFOABC@GFOABC
Apr 30
What does the UN World Happiness Report have to do with your Monday morning? Find out May 19 — Steve Foran kicks off the @GFOABC Spotlight Series. Free for members | $150 non-members. gfoabc.ca/events/event-detai… #GFOABC
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GFOABC@GFOABC
Apr 29
Early bird closes May 11. @GFOABC’s Strategic Financial Leadership program: 3 days at UVic 6 months of executive coaching. Cohort limited to 10–15 participants. gfoabc.ca/events/strategic-f… #GFOABC
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GFOABC@GFOABC
Apr 28
Boot Camp 2026 spots are filling up. Five days at UVic building the legislative foundation and leadership toolkit every local government finance professional needs. Early bird closes June 6. gfoabc.ca/events/boot-camp/ #GFOABC
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GFOABC@GFOABC
Apr 22
The challenges landing on your desk demand more than technical skill. @GFOABC’s Strategic Financial Leadership program builds the leadership capacity to match — 3 days at UVic 6 months of coaching. Early bird closes May 11. gfoabc.ca/events/strategic-f… #GFOABC
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GFOABC@GFOABC
Apr 16
How well do you know the legislation behind the decisions you make every day? @GFOABC Boot Camp builds that foundation — 5 days at UVic, August 10–14. Early bird closes June 6. gfoabc.ca/events/boot-camp/ #GFOABC
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GFOABC@GFOABC
Apr 11
Thank you to every sponsor making the 2026 @GFOABC Annual Conference possible — from our Platinum partner @mfaofbc to our Gold, Silver, and Bronze supporters across BC’s local government finance community. 📅 May 27–29 | Kelowna gfoabc.ca/events/event-detai… #GFOABC #GFOABC2026
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GFOABC@GFOABC
Mar 30
The Village of Pemberton is advancing social procurement with limited capacity — pragmatically, and in collaboration with the @lilwatnation. David Ni shares the practical lessons. Read Now: gfoabc.ca/whats-new/newslett… #GFOABC #GFOABCBetterTogether #GFOABCknowledgesharing
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GFOABC@GFOABC
Mar 26
The 2026 @GFOABC Annual Conference is May 27–29 in Kelowna. Case studies on housing, capital planning, and intergenerational equity — plus the connections that carry you through the year. Register: gfoabc.ca/events/annual-conf… #GFOABC #GFOABCBetterTogether
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GFOABC@GFOABC
Mar 24
A 28% pipeline valuation cut threatened $640K in tax revenue for one BC community. The @GFOABC forum helped coordinate a province-wide response — and @bcassessment reversed course. Read how: gfoabc.ca/whats-new/newslett… #GFOABC #GFOABCBetterTogether #GFOABCknowledgesharing
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GFOABC@GFOABC
Mar 20
Resilient communities depend on resilient financial leadership — and that's strengthened when we gather. Kala Harris on what the 2026 conference in Kelowna is really about 👉 Read the full issue: gfoabc.ca/whats-new/newslett… #GFOABC #GFOABCBetterTogether
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GFOABC@GFOABC
Mar 12
Property tax revenue is the largest source of funding for local governments—and one of the most regulated. Join our April webinar series to get ready for property tax collection. Early Bird Deadline Extended To: March 31! Register Now gfoabc.ca/events/event-detai… #GFOABC
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GFOABC@GFOABC
Mar 10
How is housing growth affecting your community's finances? Take the @GFOABC Quarterly Question survey — results will inform our conference programming and newsletter. gfoabc.ca/whats-new/quarterl… #GFOABC
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