August 2010
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Study ranks the 15 most walkable U.S. cities for tourists
The days are getting longer and cities across the U.S. are bracing for an influx of tourists. As sightseers break out their tennis shoes to hit the town, a recent analysis by Preply, an online language-learning marketplace, examined data from TripAdvisor and Google Maps to determine which of the country’s most-visited cities are the “most […]
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Natural Disaster Prep: A Step-by-Step Cleaning Guide to Reopen Quickly
While winter and snowstorms are behind us, it’s time to start prepping for the next season of natural disasters: hurricane and tornado season. A natural disaster can strike at any time without much warning so it’s better to be prepared ahead of time and make sure your organization has an emergency plan in place to […]
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Cities-counties need to monitor fleet maintenance and carefully spend tax dollars
The public sector faces high debt levels, stressed budgets and wide-ranging priorities, says Brian Fairweather, vice president of public sector at Uptake, a developer of fleet maintenance software used by all levels of government to help reduce maintenance costs, maximize asset lifespan and improve operational systems. Fairweather says government officials have been getting the following […]
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7 tips for growing a successful local farmers market
It’s an early spring morning on a Saturday in Madison, Wis., and the sunshine is still sipping up the dew. The capital square is already buzzing with people, and the long line for a local delicacy called “cheese bread” has begun to form. There are fresh-cut flowers and vegetables within arm’s reach, and, for a […]