Commentary Learning from 2020, a busy year for economic developers 3rd February 2021 If your community is served by an economic development organization (EDO)—as most U.S. communities are—it’s likely the group played an integral role in responding to the challenges brought by COVID-19. The International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest professional association for economic developers, has been following its members’ responses to the pandemic over the past […]
Commentary Designing city and county buildings for safety and accessibility 29th January 2021 The challenge of making public buildings safe from harm is expressed right there in the name. Whether a city hall, county administration building, courthouse or community service center, they are symbols of democracy, often objects of community pride but also, sometimes, of anger or resentment. They attract gatherings for both civic celebrations and protests, and […]
Commentary Lessons from the pandemic: Emergency sourcing of lifesaving equipment 20th January 2021 Being able to conceive and implement new procurement models in times of crisis requires resourcefulness, tenacity and teamwork.
Commentary Public safety needs a better way to triage emergency calls 15th January 2021 The overarching goal of the public-safety community is to ensure that 911 callers receive the most appropriate emergency response as quickly as possible. Lives often are on the line in an emergency, and every second matters. Achieving a balance between sending the optimal response to an emergency and having it arrive as fast as possible […]
Commentary Embracing digital within local government in 2021 6th January 2021 While COVID-19 has brought on a litany of challenges, it has also shown government leaders the need to employ the right digital solutions for their constituents
Commentary Looking ahead: What 2021 will bring to public safety 30th December 2020 Most agree that 2020 was a year no one could have predicted. However, the shaping forces that took hold during the year—the pandemic, civil unrest and an increase in natural disasters, to name a few —will continue to influence the world in 2021 and beyond. Among the industries most likely to feel the lasting effects […]
Article Despite budget squeeze, state and local governments must shore up cyber posture 7th December 2020 State and local agencies will have to be creative if they are to rise to the challenge of providing the level of digital service citizens deserve while staying within available budgets
Article Responding to ransomware: Questions government business and tech leaders should ask 7th December 2020 Answering the following questions can provide insights into how governments, large and small, can protect themselves from insidious ransomware attacks
Commentary Promoting municipal employees’ volunteer efforts 23rd November 2020 Research shows when companies support employee participation in volunteer activities, employees’ pride in the company increases, as well as employee engagement, performance, commitment and job satisfaction.
Commentary Revenue realities for state and local governments in the time of Coronavirus 20th November 2020 The number of citizens a governmental entity is able to serve directly correlates with revenues collected. The economic impact of COVID-19 on state and local government revenue sources may end up being a much more prolonged issue than originally expected. The first revenue impact to state and local governments was, and continues to be, related […]
Discover How Public Sector Officials are Monitoring and Managing Overtime in This New White Paper 22nd February 2021
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020
Young Leaders Episode 2 – Christian Williams – Development Services Planner, Goodyear, Ariz. 1st July 2020
American City & County’s 2020 Exemplary Public Servant of the Year Award dlvr.it/RtZbX2 26th February 2021
Three communities hosting Augmented Reality Developer Challenge competitions dlvr.it/RtZ94D 26th February 2021
COVID-19 and pivoting into a new year: It may be 2021, but did we really leave 2020? dlvr.it/RtQRcr 24th February 2021