Event Detail




Virtual Learning Workshop - Challenges of the Little Guy

This session is for the little guys. We will discuss six points of how to succeed BIG in a small municipality. You will hear ideas, and bring your ideas to share as well.

  • Discuss common challenges small municipalities face.    
  • Discuss six points to help overcome those challenges.    
  • Summarize discussion and brainstorm.

Location: Virtual via Zoom
Date: January 21, 2026 @ 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Fee: $25 - This is a member-only opportunity

Registration Deadline: January 15, 2026

CEUs: .1

Cancellation deadline: Cancellation requests and transfer requests must be made in writing to brad@ncrpa.net.  Please view our Refund Policy here.

Speaker Information: 

Issa Thornell is the Parks and Recreation Director for the Village of Biscayne Park located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. With over 25 years in Parks and Recreation, Director Thornell takes great pride in advocating for the importance of Parks and Recreation and the undeniable role it plays in community’s large and small.

Special Accommodations Requests: This program will be hosted via Zoom and will have closed captioning (CC) provided as an option in the meeting. If you need to explore additional accommodations, please reach out to charla@frpa.org at least a week before the scheduled session.

NCRPA Contact: Brad Foster at 919-832-5868 or brad@NCRPA.net

We are happy to partner with the Florida Recreation and Park Association to bring you convenient Virtual Education sessions. You will receive log in information no less than two days before the event from charla@frpa.org. If you do not receive this information by then, please email charla@frpa.org. To access the event, click on the link provided. Make sure your full name is included in your title as you enter the session so that the host can be sure you are allowed to be let in. You will be required to sign in via the chat box once the class begins. If you are unable to access the chat feature, you will be given further instruction during the session on how to record your attendance. FRPA would like to collect your feedback after the event so please be sure to complete the follow-up evaluation and instruction. 

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