Sponsored Strategic Procurement Guide for Disaster Prep & Response 25th August 2022 Tornadoes ripped through eight states across the central and southern U.S. in December killing more than 80 people. This is a powerful reminder to have a disaster preparedness plan in place for any time of the year. Incorporating the best practice of cooperative purchasing in a purchasing strategy is an opportunity for procurement teams to […]
Sponsored Scenic Civic Center Sees the Bigger Picture, Optimizes Total Cost of Ownership with New Roof 23rd August 2022 Statesville, North Carolina, is a vibrant community centrally located between the major cities of Charlotte to the south and Winston-Salem to the northeast. Statesville’s 30,000ft2 Civic Center balances its role as a historic central meeting place for residents, with the modern needs of business meetings and conventions drawing corporations from one of the country’s fastest-growing regions. […]
Sponsored CASE STUDY: University Leverages Cooperative to Redefine Library with AV Solutions 23rd August 2022 THE OPPORTUNITY: Creating the Library of Tomorrow Whatever your preconceptions about what a library is, or can be, they might be changed when you walk into the James B. Hunt Jr. Library at North Carolina State University. Within its 250,000 square feet are the fruits of a collaborative effort designed to create a new kind […]
Sponsored A Country in Crisis: Data Privacy in the US 1st August 2022 Over the past several years, digital data has been increasing at an unprecedented rate. To put it into perspective, in 2019 the overall global population increased at just over 1% to 7.7 billion, while the number of unique mobile phone users increased by 2% to 5.8 billion. In addition, the number of internet users increased […]
Sponsored Addressing Price and Supply Volatility in Uncertain Times 1st August 2022 NASPO ValuePoint’s webinar, Addressing Price and Supply Volatility in Uncertain Times, delivered on some key takeaways and learning objectives for viewers of the presentation. It offers an insight into various tools and resources that can be used to mitigate risk when applied to common procurement practices. It also generates interesting discussion on common issues like pricing increases, […]
Sponsored Create Safe & Clean Learning Spaces with Cooperative Purchasing 26th July 2022 Sanitation and cleanliness are key to ensuring the health and safety of your students during the school year. As you purchase for the upcoming year, consider all of the surfaces and areas that your district or campus’ facilities managers need to keep clean. Everything from the air students breathe in lecture halls to the floors […]
Sponsored The Priceless Return on Prioritizing Outdoor Fitness 25th July 2022 Continued threats of mental health concerns burden young adults at a more rapid pace than ever, with 60% of American college students reporting feelings of “overwhelming anxiety” and 40% reporting severe depression regularly, according to an American Health Care Association study. In this blog, discover how OMNIA Partners participants utilize GameTime‘s engaging outdoor fitness equipment to provide […]
Sponsored Irvine Selects Clariti’s Permitting and Land Management Software 13th July 2022 The City of Irvine, California, to replace its current system with Clariti to better manage building permits, planning projects, and inspections citywide. As part of a citywide strategic initiative to provide high-quality, cost-effective, and responsive services to its more than 300,000 residents, the City of Irvine, California, has selected Clariti’s Permitting and Land Management solution […]
Sponsored Reimagine the Employee Experience 12th July 2022 The race for talent has only just begun; with an increasing number of open positions, government executives will face unprecedented pressure to attract candidates to the workforce. So, how do you appeal to and retain a candidate that is in high demand, in a competitive market, with limited resources and governmental constraints? Read this white […]
Sponsored The Missing Link in Cloud Security 1st July 2022 Why End-of-Life Destruction is Critical to a Successful Cloud Security Policy Recently, there has been a hyper-focus on cloud security — and with good reason. According to a report by McAfee, cloud services are now a regular component of IT operations, utilized by more than 90% of organizations globally. In fact, 80% of all IT […]
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020