Summer Camp Programming

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

SHOW NOTES In this episode, Shauna and Kelie talk with Frost Valley CEO, Riel Peerbooms, about the rising childcare cost and how it affects camps. Links: Riel Contact: ceo@frostvalley.org Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com HOSTS KELIE COOK SHAUNA GUGLIELMO The post Ep 24: The Rising Cost of Childcare with Riel Peerbooms first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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Disaster Zone blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A different approach to training teams on cybersecurity.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A recent digital and cyber self-assessment of organizations in Australia and New Zealand revealed a mix of strengths and areas for improvement needed to address ever-evolving digital-related risks.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), officially known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides significant funding for improving the nation’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The law delivers $50 billion to the U.S.

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Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Henrik Henriksson, CEO of H2 Green Steel, talks about the challenges and successes in founding a green business start-up and out-executing peers in a competitive environment.

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Microsoft Public Sector

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

With the announcement of Security Copilot back in March, there has been a growing demand to understand and expand the role of machine learning (ML) in security. This demand is especially apparent in the US government space, where these advancements have a direct impact on national security. Security Copilot is the first generative AI security product to help defend organizations at machine speed and scale.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

One of the world’s tech scholars talks geeks, two-pizza teams, the 90 percent syndrome and a whole lot more.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Advocates are tired of “tone deaf” messaging that puts the onus for safety on walkers and not on vehicles.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The concept of digital twins, which has been around for years, is gaining traction as agencies gather better data and vendors develop better tools. The U.S. Government Accountability Office defines a digital twin as a virtual representation of a physical object, process or system. The idea is to use this simulated environment to test potential changes to the real-world environment.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Real estate can use generative AI to turn the industry’s data into treasure in seven steps.

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Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

If you’re traveling this Thanksgiving, you may notice that airports are once again busy. In fact, air travel has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels and demand is expected to rise. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working to meet this.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Healthcare ecosystem entities can use insights gleaned from a US consumer survey of health-related social needs to inform policies and programs and improve outcomes.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The continuing resolution extends SNAP through September, ensures other benefit programs are funded into early 2024 and avoids millions of workers being furloughed.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The city of Amarillo, Texas, reaps big benefits from a data center modernization effort supported by a combination of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) and virtual desktop infrastructure. StateTech spoke with Amarillo Director of IT Missy Laird about the transformation. She offers advice to other municipalities looking to upgrade their data center operations.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The U.S. government's most comprehensive report on the effects of climate change details challenges for every part of the country.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Cybersecurity training could seem as exciting as watching paint dry. However, the Idaho National Lab has found a way to make such training much more interesting. In this podcast I interview Jeff Hahn who is the project manager and Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Engineer at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). He leads the Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) training aligned with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Critical Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

AI’s basic value proposition is that it can “support, augment and automate human activities, and learn and act independently,” according to Gartner. The ability to learn and act independently is what separates AI from other ways of automating work. Gartner defines AI “as applying advanced analysis and logic-based techniques, including machine learning (ML), to interpret events, support and automate decisions and to take actions.

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Speaker: Noratek

Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-

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GCN

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

But concerns remain as one official says the move could hurt recruiting and retention of state employees amid staff shortages.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Andrea Fletcher became the first Chief Digital Strategy Officer (CDSO) at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) earlier this year while retaining her role as the agency’s Director of Digital Service. She’s held that post since June 2022. “My role now is helping to transform the way we use technology to implement our programs,” she said.

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GovCast

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Every agency and every office is in a different place in the modernization journey. At the Office of Personnel Management's Office of the CIO, this path has been full of challenged to be faced and problems to be solved. At OPM, Deputy CIO Melvin Brown II has worked to grow the office in technology and in workforce. He's reenergized the intern program to get more early-career technologists into the office and deployed hybrid work environment to widen the hiring net.

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A Library Writer's Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Call for Chapters: Designing Next-Gen Libraries: Tools and Technological Impact on Library Systems and Services Editors: Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal and Dr. Panorea Gaitanou ISBN: 978-3-11-137093-4 E-Mail: editor.nglbook@gmail.com Please find more details at: Call for Book Chapter : [link] d/ 1bdHTJQruDXrKE1Uao74lIu8ktlZPf aVZ/view?usp=drive_link DG-Book Poster : [link] com/file/d/ 1pPjCK4v41lIbuk6Dq4oIzZraR8egD Esy/view?

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Microsoft Public Sector

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Getting started with Microsoft Security copilot

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Intelsat operates one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and is a leading provider of in-flight connectivity (IFC), powering inflight internet for 23 commercial airline partners and nearly 3,000 aircraft. Intelsat expanded its service offerings with the acquisition of Gogo Commercial Aviation in 2020 and subsequently integrated Gogo to create Intelsat Commercial Aviation.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Eastern Market, from the 600 block of C Street SE. Flickr photo by MrTinMD. I got involved in Eastern Market because my mentor in historic preservation was one of the people who helped prevent the market from being converted into a food court in the late 1980s. In 2005, I served on the advisory committee for the International Public Markets Conference which covered both DC and Baltimore that year, led a tour, etc.

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A Library Writer's Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

CFP: Biographies Area of the 2024 Popular Culture Association (PCA) Conference The Biographies Area of the Popular Culture Association (PCA) is soliciting papers for the 2024 conference that examine the connections between biography and popular culture. Papers and full panel presentations regarding any aspect of popular culture and biography are encouraged.

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This guide addresses the unique operational challenges faced by smaller municipalities, such as limited resources, budget constraints, and diverse community needs. By leveraging digital tools, City Managers and Municipal Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) can streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve service delivery. The guide covers identifying operational challenges, choosing the right software, and implementing digital solutions.

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