Sponsored ARPA and IIJA Funds—Is Your Office Ready? 14th June 2022 You’ve probably seen the news about the federal money coming to state and local governments from the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) and the IIJA (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). There is a LOT of money at stake, and this means it is time to plan for a LOT of projects. NASPO’s partners at the […]
Sponsored How to Assemble a Rockstar Website Redesign Steering Committee 7th June 2022 Your website redesign steering committee must be comprised of rockstars—internal stakeholders who are subject matter experts and on whom you can rely to help you choose the best redesign vendor, collaborate on content and interface design, and, most importantly, meet internal deadlines for a successful launch. Our website redesign experts wrote this guide to take […]
Sponsored Hand Hygiene: Compliance Matters 23rd May 2022 May 5 is World Hand Hygiene Day as declared by the CDC and this year’s theme is focused on how we can contribute to a facility’s environment of safety and quality by encouraging people to clean hands at the right time with the right products. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Hand hygiene is the […]
Sponsored What it Takes to Build a Winning Esports Program 23rd May 2022 Competitive gaming has grown tremendously over the last ten years, reaching $1 billion in revenue in 2021. As STEAM initiatives continue to pick up and projections for the market continue to grow, it’s no wonder why many educational institutions have adopted esports into their curriculums. To streamline the steps in adopting an esports initiative at your district or university, procurement can […]
Sponsored Sixth-Largest US School District Saves Over $500,000 by Utilizing a Cooperative 23rd May 2022 THE OPPORTUNITY With 237 schools and more than 182,000 students, Hillsborough County Public Schools, which encompasses Tampa, Florida, is the sixth-largest school district in the United States. Historically, Hillsborough’s natural gas procurement was managed through the Department of Management Services for the State of Florida contract. THE APPROACH Tradition Energy evaluated Hillsborough’s existing natural gas […]
Sponsored The PIO’s Ultimate Guide to Social Media 16th May 2022 Learn how to leverage social media to meet the needs of your citizens. Our comprehensive eBook has been designed to help you leverage social media to increase citizen engagement in your community. We’ve outlined the latest trends, summarized the value of each social platform specifically for local government, and outlined tips to help you get started. […]
Sponsored Gain Greater Visibility Into Your Public Works Fleet 16th May 2022 Geotab’s Guide to Public Works Operations will walk you through how to fine-tune your public works fleet processes with telematics. We’ve highlighted which activities benefit the most from accurate, data-driven reporting from winter operations, managing emergency events, parks and recreation to waste management, and everything in between. Telematics data can improve efficiency across your entire […]
Sponsored Arizona Arts Center Meets Rapid Deadline with Hundreds of Thousands in Savings 26th April 2022 THE CHALLENGE Your workday may feel like a 1,000-piece puzzle; imagine adding a timer to that puzzle. You’re under more pressure and may not give each piece the attention it needs because you don’t have the time. Procurement teams know what it’s like to frequently work down to the wire with tight deadlines and budgets. […]
Sponsored 3 Esports Recruitment Strategies & Why They Worked for These Colleges 26th April 2022 Marketing an esports program is no easy task. It’s important for higher education institutions to know what students are looking for, why they might choose one school over another, and how IT professionals can work with internal stakeholders to invest in programs that support recruitment. A robust esports program can become an effective marketing tool for colleges […]
Sponsored Critical Steps Procurement Can Take with their Cooperative to Fight Cyber Threats 26th April 2022 Procurement teams continue to be tasked with the need to focus on prominent IT issues like ransomware and threats to cybersecurity, while recognizing the importance of bolstering cyber posture. As purchasing leaders work to meet the needs of IT stakeholders, it can be beneficial to leverage a cooperative purchasing organization for a direct route to robust […]
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020