EVENT PLANNING/Looking to sports for development dollars 1st October 2000 Over the past 20 years, sports tourism has boomed. According to a study conducted by the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, sports in general
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Survey examines fiscal practices 1st October 2000 Aided by a strong national economy and increased tax and fee rates, municipal fiscal conditions have strengthened steadily for nearly a decade. As a result,
Shielding local goverment: A look at bond insurance 1st September 2000 In 1971, the Greater Juneau (Alaska) Borough approached the Ambac Assurance Corp. with a novel idea. The borough wanted Ambac, whose primary concentration
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Purchasing co-op stretches dollars 1st September 2000 If procurement officers are looking for ways to decrease the cost of supplies, the options are limited. In procurement, the more units that are ordered,
Implementing performance measures 1st September 2000 In an effort to operate more like businesses, local governments are reassessing how they measure their own performances and that of their employees. To
Downtown revitalization creates `urban rooms’ 1st September 2000 Brea, Calif., is nearing completion of an 11-year effort to revitalize its downtown district. The $100 million-$150 million project involves construction
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/County’s giveaway draws business, boosts economy 1st August 2000 When Calvert County, Md., designed and developed an industrial park in the mid-1970s, officials thought they had a sure way to attract business. The park’s
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Tips on passing a bond referendum 1st August 2000 Local officials are confronted with capital improvement needs – building new schools, repairing aging sewerage treatment plants or expanding the park
Aiming to reduce gun violence 1st August 2000 In June, New York made national headlines when it became the 32nd local government in the United States to sue the gun industry. The suit prompted the
Taking the lead in risk management 1st July 2000 Like their counterparts in other departments of local government, risk managers are interested in determining the “best practices” in their field. Identifying
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
