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Cyber attacks are coming. Are you prepared?

By Roy Hadley, Jr. Cyberattacks against municipal and state governments are becoming increasingly common. Attackers know that these governments often hold a tremendous amount of data on constituents, including credit card information, bank account details, and even social security numbers. As attackers realize that corporate America is becoming increasingly vigilant and hardened against attacks, criminals are […]

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Three ideas to close the digital divide in your city

By Kevin Ebi, Smart Cities Council Pick 10 Americans at random and you’ll find that at least one of them doesn’t use the internet. The latest research from the Pew Research Center finds 11% of Americans don’t go online. There are some common traits among them. They tend to be older, though they aren’t exclusively elderly. […]

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U.S. Communities withdraws from NIGP Cooperative Accreditation

U.S. Communities announced on Aug. 30 that it will withdraw from the NIGP Cooperative Accreditation (NAC) program, effective immediately at the time of the announcement. “We have always supported NIGP and were the first, and only, to support the accreditation,” U.S. Communities Executive Director Kevin Juhring said in a statement provided to Government Procurement. “At […]

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Do something incredible with your city’s obsolete sports facility—the why and how

By William Mykins Cities from Atlanta to Oakland are facing the same concern: What happens when your hometown sports facility becomes obsolete when “the team” relocates? Because it can happen—and for many cities, it already has. Perhaps the fan base outgrows the stadium. Perhaps the owner sees more economic possibility elsewhere. Regardless of the […]

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City of Albany revitalizes playgrounds and neighborhoods

In 2015, a study by Brandeis University listed Albany, New York as one of the worst cities in the nation for equitable neighborhood opportunities for the healthy development of Hispanic and black children. Jonathan Jones, Commissioner of Recreation, Youth & Workforce, with the partnership of Mayor Kathy Sheehan, decided to do something about it. “We sat down […]

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How to stay productive with smaller procurement staffs

Automation, increased use of cooperative purchasing may help ease labor shortages among smaller procurement staffs.

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Readiness Challenge: How Las Vegas’s spirit of innovation will benefit all

Kevin Ebi, global managing editor of the Smart Cities Council, explains how Las Vegas took advantage of its Smart Cities Council Readiness Challenge to focus on mobility, civic engagement and public safety.

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U.S. Communities announces new energy savings contract

The new U.S. Communities contract for energy consulting and management services has been awarded to Tradition Energy.

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Governments are relying on fewer public purchasing managers

Public agencies are stepping up recruiting to keep the buying process flowing smoothly.

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Shred-it awarded national contract with U.S. Communities

Shred-it, an information security company, announced on June 26 that it was awarded a document and media destruction contract for at least three years through U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance.

Commentary

Cyber attacks are coming. Are you prepared?

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Three ideas to close the digital divide in your city

Article

U.S. Communities withdraws from NIGP Cooperative Accreditation

Commentary

Do something incredible with your city’s obsolete sports facility—the why and how

Article

City of Albany revitalizes playgrounds and neighborhoods

Article

How to stay productive with smaller procurement staffs

Sponsored

Readiness Challenge: How Las Vegas’s spirit of innovation will benefit all

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U.S. Communities announces new energy savings contract

Article

Governments are relying on fewer public purchasing managers

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Shred-it awarded national contract with U.S. Communities

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