Sponsored Remarkable Service Above All: How Sumter County, FL Transformed a Key Resource 2nd August 2019 Residents of Sumter County, FL, one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, have high standards and expect excellent county services. For the commissioners of Sumter County, delivering on the promise of world-class service means finding partners to help fulfill their mission of providing outstanding service at the best value. “We want to save money, […]
Sponsored A retiree health care solution for today’s economy 17th July 2019 It’s a problem that spans the nation — affecting cities, counties and states — from school board offices to police and fire departments: How do public entities efficiently and effectively provide retiree health care benefits? Historically, public entities have provided retiree health care through traditional group plans, offered by private insurance companies and administered by […]
Sponsored AstroTurf upgrades university soccer field with synthetic turf 16th July 2019 During a summer of soccer featuring the FIFA Women’s World Cup and CONACAF Gold Cup, AstroTurf has scored a hat trick of its own. Appalachian State University men’s and women’s soccer programs, in a joint venture with the Watauga Parks and Recreation Department and High Country Soccer Association have replaced the existing turf on Field […]
Sponsored Procurement’s Personnel Problem 10th July 2019 Municipal teams are facing a perfect storm of circumstances that make it increasingly difficult to maintain consistent staff members. Whether it’s unexpected turnover, short-term absences, or planned retirements, staffing changes can have a tremendous impact on procurement teams. If a member of your procurement team suddenly went on leave, would you be able to easily […]
Sponsored How ride-hailing is changing urban mobility 1st July 2019 Ride-hailing services are one example of how urban transportation is changing. Their rapid growth is easy to understand. The people who use them like the convenience of being able to summon a ride on-demand with a smart phone app. There’s also a very real chance they are or will be disruptive for city transportation networks: […]
Sponsored The work truck that lives up to the name. 26th June 2019 Need a work truck that works as hard as you do? Meet the Freightliner 108SD. Paired with the new Detroit® DD8™ engine, the 108SD delivers the efficiency, reliability and technology you need to get the job done, hour after hour, day after day. The community counts on you. You need a truck you can count on. […]
Sponsored Asset Management for Dummies 6th June 2019 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 Emergency Ready: How the Best Procurement Teams are Preparing for the Worst 6th June 2019 Emergencies occur across the nation, and have been increasing at an alarming rate over the past few years. In all situations, procurement’s response is just as important as that of first responders. This white paper primarily addresses the two major types of emergency—natural and human-made—and the role procurement teams are called upon to fill […]
Sponsored Welcome to the Gordian Job Order Contracting E-book Guide! 4th June 2019 There are only a few types of Project Delivery Methods, but none have such an impressive performance record as Job Order Contacting (JOC) . When it comes to completing projects on budget or on time, or achieving the highest customer satisfaction levels, no other method can compare. That may be one reason why JOCs have […]
Sponsored How cities and electric companies can unlock a powerful partnership 3rd June 2019 Jesse Berst, chairman of the Smart Cities Council, explains the goals and opportunities cities and electric utilities share, as well as what they can offer each other.
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020