Fighting the fight 1st June 2007 Like a huge cloud appearing on the horizon, the aging of the baby boom generation is moving closer to shore, carrying with it a storm of financial consequences.
Ready and waiting 1st June 2007 Job order contracting (JOC) is growing in popularity among city, county and state governments as an alternative contracting method for construction projects.
Two big decisions 1st June 2007 Two April U.S. Supreme Court decisions are being hailed as victories for state and local governments nationwide. In one, the high court decided that local
Tracking down debtors 1st June 2007 Each year, billions of dollars worth of fees for local government services go uncollected. According to the National Association of Counties, local governments
Caring for the community 1st June 2007 Dowagiac, Mich., officials began an economic development project three years ago to create a vibrant downtown and help businesses grow in the rural community.
Driving business 1st June 2007 When city leaders are rifling through their bags of tricks for dazzling enticements to bring companies to business districts and downtown areas, they
Grant-winning plans 1st May 2007 More than $300 billion in federal, state and foundation grants are available to local governments each year. Analysis shows grant expenditures account
Scaling back 1st May 2007 Public employers who have become experts at trimming their communities’ annual budgets now are working just as hard at trimming their employees’ waistlines.
In the field, yet still in sight 1st May 2007 Each morning, Raleigh, N.C.’s Utility Billing (UB) Division field staff sets out to read the water meters of the city’s 152,000 customers. During the
Using your assets 1st April 2007 In June, many state and local government leaders will be required to publicly disclose the cost of health care and other benefits for their retired employees.
Supercharge your ERP: How ERPs and Purpose-Built Solutions Work Together to Future-Proof Your Digital Strategy 15th May 2023
Mechanizing the Mop: How modernized floor cleaning technologies are delivering powerful competitive advantages 25th April 2023
Mind the Development Gaps: Keep Growth on Track by Aligning Planning, Zoning, Permitting, Licensing, and Enterprise Asset Management 19th April 2023
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020
Young Leaders Episode 2 – Christian Williams – Development Services Planner, Goodyear, Ariz. 1st July 2020
