Sponsored The Top Seven Things You Need to Know About IPAWS 29th January 2020 We’ve all heard terms like WEA and EAS – but many people do not understand the differences and how these all fit into the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). This federally mandated program first started in 2006 and provides government agencies with a way to send alerts to residents when it can directly […]
Sponsored White Paper: 5 Best Practices for Utilizing GIS Data 21st January 2020 Many public works entities have made a large investment into gaining and deploying a Geospatial Information System (GIS) to track their spatial assets, maintain historical records, and sustain an accurate inventory. Whether your organization has utilities, parks and recreation, roads, bridges, signals or facilities, a robust integration between enterprise asset management (EAM) systems and GIS […]
Sponsored Sterling tapped as screening provider for OMNIA Partners for public sector 13th January 2020 Sterling, a leading provider of background and identity services, today announced its expanded partnership with OMNIA Partners, the largest and most experienced purchasing organization for public and private sector procurement. As part of the agreement, state governments, local governments, universities, K-12 schools, and nonprofit organizations will—through OMNIA Partners—now have access to Sterling’s background and identity services […]
Sponsored 9 Steps to Keep Your Public Employees Safe 26th December 2019 Many public agencies are faced with employee safety challenges on day-to-day basis, including violence, workplace accidents, and system disruptions. Without a proper plan to mitigate these events, it’s nearly impossible to keep public employees safe. Often, security, operations and risk management professionals lack the time needed to react or even avoid the negative consequences of […]
Sponsored Fundamentals of Creating a Capital Improvement Plan 12th December 2019 Capital budgeting and improvement plans are all about projects requiring collaboration across multiple departments and take a lot of time to complete. Governments today are turning to the power of cloud tools to support and enable easier, more efficient processes in budgeting, performance, communication, and reporting. Download this eBook to review the fundamentals of creating […]
Sponsored The City of Albany Revitalizes Playgrounds and Neighborhoods Utilizing KOMPAN’s Cooperative Contract Through OMNIA Partners 10th December 2019 In 2015, a study by Brandeis University listed Albany, New York as one of the worst cities in the nation for equitable neighborhood opportunities for the healthy development of Hispanic and black children (https://heller.brandeis.edu/news/items/releases/2015/child-opportunity-index.html). Jonathan Jones, Commissioner of Recreation, Youth & Workforce, with the partnership of Mayor Kathy Sheehan, decided to do something about it. […]
Sponsored Top Trends in Critical Communications 10th December 2019 The need to distribute clear, life-saving communications during critical events is more important than ever. Yet, recent events have shown us devastating examples of communities not getting the critical information they need when they need it. Inside this eBook, you’ll discover the top trends in Critical Communications for Reach, Reliability, and Speed for Public Warning […]
Sponsored The 2019 Public Sector Guide to Text Messaging Policy and Retention 15th October 2019 This guide contains practical steps to help public sector organizations and departments develop a text message policy and retention strategy that will improve the efficiency of fulfilling public records requests while reducing the overall drain on resources. It also outlines some smart text record-keeping practices, so you’ll be better prepared to respond to open records […]
Sponsored Okeechobee County Improves Operational Efficiency and Boosts PM Program in One Year 4th October 2019 Okeechobee County may be a relatively small county for Florida, but that doesn’t mean there are any shortage of things to do for Kenny Murphy and his team. As the Facilities Maintenance Manager with a crew of 22, he’s in charge of overseeing 65 locations under the county’s jurisdiction. Included in that is general building […]
Sponsored Smart Parks: A 7-Step Guide to Park Asset Management 3rd October 2019 From trees and trails to playgrounds and pavilions, your team is responsible for maintaining thousands of assets year round. In this white paper, learn how you can leverage modern asset management strategies to extend the service life of your infrastructure, spend money smarter, and enhance the experience of your park visitors. Download your free guide […]
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020