Sponsored Guide to Operational Efficiency 19th October 2020 Local governments today face a challenging reality that can often feel like walking a tightrope. From budgetary restrictions to lack of resources to aging infrastructure, there is a lot to overcome. These challenges, coupled with today’s economic environment, mean it is more important than ever to work smarter. Read this resource to learn how you […]
Sponsored Improving infrastructure when resources, staff and funding are limited 15th October 2020 Daily, you face challenges beyond your control – from limited resources and staff, to budget cuts and time constraints. Not to mention emergency events and crisis situations. With these challenges, how can you ensure construction projects are done correctly, within budget and within the project timeline? See how state and local governments and other organizations […]
Sponsored 10 ways government leaders can reduce costs through real estate 8th October 2020 To help you regain financial stability, JLL has created a new guidebook, 10 ways for government leaders to boost the bottom line through real estate, which offers numerous ways to leverage your government facilities to reduce costs and recapture lost revenue while maintaining crucial constituent services. It features immediate actions to take as well as […]
Sponsored Asset Management for Dummies 8th October 2020 Bridges, roads, parks and even sewage and garbage management are things we all take for granted, but will notice immediately if they aren’t working to the levels we’ve come to expect. These infrastructure assets affect our quality of life regardless of whether those assets are managed at the municipal, county, state or federal levels. In […]
Sponsored Healthy Buildings, Healthy Budgets. An Illustrated Guide 8th October 2020 Local Governments are working hard to understand how best to design their buildings to protect the health of occupants – the citizens, staff and families that make up our communities – while also protecting the budget. This guide will help leaders discover how to create and fund Healthy Buildings through a discussion on these essential […]
Sponsored Your Cooperative Checklist: Key Factors for Evaluating Cooperative Contracts 1st October 2020 Whether you’re a dedicated public procurement officer or you provide procurement services in addition to your other responsibilities, your goal is the same: You need quality goods and services that support the goals of your city or county while ensuring the best use of public funds. Cooperative contracts are an excellent and increasingly popular tool […]
Sponsored Smart Cities: Is Your City Keeping Up? 22nd September 2020 What Makes a City Smart? Smarter cities of all sizes are capitalizing on new technologies and the diminishing cost of IT infrastructure to create a ubiquitous network of connected devices, smart sensors, and big data analytics to transform their systems, operations and service delivery. Competition among cities to engage and attract new residents, businesses and […]
Sponsored Local Government’s Guide to Successful Cannabis Regulation & Licensing 22nd September 2020 Cannabis legalization is sweeping the nation and now local governments aren’t just grappling with the question of legality—they’re learning how to regulate an entirely new industry. Here we look at key considerations for local governments building marijuana regulations and licensing systems. Download this guide to learn about: The growing landscape of Cannabis legalization The scope of […]
Sponsored CFO’s Guide to Modern ERP Software 22nd September 2020 The internet is overflowing with advice on making an ERP purchase decision, but very little is aimed at the local government community. OpenGov has created this free guide to help leaders like yourself learn why upgrading to a modern cloud ERP solution can make a real impact on the daily work and success of any […]
Sponsored Prepare for a Crisis with a Continuity-of-Operations Plan 16th September 2020 Events such as hurricanes, pandemics and wildfires can wreak havoc on a government agency’s operations and staffing. That’s why it’s so important that organizations have an updated continuity-of-operations plan (COOP) and disaster-recovery (DR) plan in place to mitigate the impact of these events to provide lifesaving mission-critical services to its community. A COOP covers all […]
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020