Disaster Zone blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Many a crisis has gone worse due to the public relations response.

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

With the opening of its Workplace Innovation Lab, the General Services Administration seeks to better understand how hybrid work and the deployment of communication technologies will impact its employees. Located in Washington, D.C., the WIL takes up 25,000 square feet inside GSA headquarters and is equipped with access control and onsite security personnel.

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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Smart city projects in Memphis, Tenn., and in Philadelphia demonstrate the potential of smart streetlights not just for illuminating neighborhoods but also for collecting data that can improve the lives of citizens in other areas, agreed an expert panel at Smart Cities Connect 2023 on Tuesday. Addressing the conference in National Harbor, Md., Mike Grigsby, director of business development for Ubicquia, said that replacing traditional streetlights with smart LED lights paid dividends.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Investor relations strategy should prioritize long-term investors who are the true owners of your company.

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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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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

By Stella Carr, Energy and Resilience Project Manager at the International Code Council As communities continue to grapple with the implications of climate change, the need for resilient infrastructure has never been more critical.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Family-owned businesses that combine four critical mindsets with five strategic actions have a chance to quadruple their value in the next decade—while maintaining resilience.

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Professional Grant Writer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Too many new nonprofits look to hire a grant writer before they’re ready to write grants. Or they try to hire grant writers. The post What new charities need before hiring grant writers appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

GovPilot is becoming more and more actively recognized for the brilliant and time-saving software solutions offered to municipalities. Those who live in Elizabeth, South Orange, and various other NJ towns that use GovPilot’s Report-a-Concern module have it easy- these residents can access a digital Report-a-Concern form through their district’s official website or report an issue as soon as it arises via the GovAlert mobile app.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In many cities, resilience is more than climate-ready infrastructure and disaster relief. It’s a tool for building trust in local government, connecting neighbors and uplifting vulnerable communities.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Recent market stresses have accelerated the industry’s transformation, and new opportunities lie ahead for asset managers in a world of disruption.

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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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GCN

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

A report from California on the technology found that it could improve performance and make services more accessible to residents, but risks must be mitigated.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Government agencies are on a mission to deliver superior experiences to the public, but the ways they can meet that mission are always evolving – how can you make sure you’re staying on top of the latest techniques? Our newest Community of Practice (CoP) was created to offer a supportive environment for employees who are delivering CX services or who want to learn more about CX, showcasing how to improve the public’s experience with government services, organizations, and agenc

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GCN

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

COMMENTARY | By making voting easy, transparent and secure, state and local leaders can ensure election systems remain strong in 2024.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 28, 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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GCN

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

By creating a tax increment financing district, Madison, South Dakota, looks to build a child care center to improve local economic development and access to child care services.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Crisis management and crisis communications have become a critical skill, and not just for emergency managers. Politicians, rock stars and companies have all faced situations where they are in the hot seat. The guest for this podcast is Edward Segal a Leadership Strategy Senior Contributor for Forbes, author of the award-winning and bestselling book “Crisis Ahead: 101 Ways To Prepare for and Bounce Back from Disasters, Scandals, and Other Emergencies. ” and host of the “Crisis Ahead” podcast on

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GCN

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

A clear record helps people seeking employment, housing and education.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Related to the issues and concepts of destination management of communities large and small as expressed in recent blog entries (" Learning from Las Vegas: Round 2 | Planning for Activation and Transformational Projects ," " London rejects a version of The Sphere "), commercial districts (" H Street NE nightlife district, failing? ," " A follow up on the H Street article: Learning from Philadelphia | More sophisticated daypart, retail, cultural, and experience planning "), and specific destinati

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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-

Budgeting

Death and Taxes

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Blog post by Whitney Afonso, Zach Mohr, and Scott Powell Questions for Practitioners: When (as in time of year) should you engage citizens in budget simulations? Can I expect trust in our government to increase if we engage citizens in budget simulations? How do starting budget conditions affect revenue and expenditure preferences, and what role do deficits, surpluses, and balanced conditions play in shaping these preferences?

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Center for Community Progress

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court released its opinion in Tyler v. Hennepin County. This ruling will impact how many state and local governments practice property tax foreclosure, most directly affecting about a dozen states. The Tyler decision makes clear that tax foreclosure is almost exclusively a debt collection tool. In other words, local governments can use the foreclosure process to recover only the amount they are owed and no more.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Liverpool Echo photo. When I was in Liverpool in June of 2018, I was really surprised at how many security personnel were present at the Downtown transit stations, at the entrances and on the platforms, all wearing bright yellow vests, because the system seemed pretty safe, that safety wasn't an issue. -- MerseyTravel TravelSafe Partnership MerseyTravel also has a teen "officer" program and an adopt a station program.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The OH Village expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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Many business license applications still can't be completed online, creating a frustrating user experience and lowering compliance. Shifting to a digital process makes it easier for staff and businesses alike. This guide covers: How to build a licensing and registration experience that works for your staff and local businesses. Why technology is your best partner for improving licensing and registration compliance.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

COMMENTARY | Cities are turning to water shut-offs as more water service bills go unpaid as utility costs continue to climb.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The CA City expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

November 27, 2023. Photo: Dan Gleiter, PennLive (Harrisburg Patriot-News) Even small communities can invest in beautifying their public realm.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The CA City expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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Advertiser: Noratek

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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Park Leaders

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

“If you offer something specific, not only are you offering to help, but that shows that you see them as a person and that you’re recognizing their specific needs rather than just generalized to the general population.” Last episode, we did an interview with Chris Lee. In this episode, we’re going to Flip it a bit. I’m going to share the episode of Chris’s Parks and Restoration podcast where Chris Interviews me.

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GovCast

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This episode we're diving into some defense technology perspectives, specifically for the Indo-Pacific region. We recently had the opportunity to connect with leaders at the AFCEA TechNet Indo-Pacific conference in Honolulu where they shared how they're thinking about the quickly changing landscape and what it means for defense programs, software factories, cloud modernization and data centricity.

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Partnership for Public Service

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Recent Partnership polling suggests that an effective use of social media may help rebuild trust in government among young people, a key to recruiting the next generation of public servants to solve our nation’s pressing challenges. Today, just 30% of Americans between the ages of 18-34 trust our federal government and less than one-half hold favorable views of public servants.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In June, 2023, at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit in Washington DC, the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance initiative was announced to improve the employment gap by increasing tech skills globally. The launch provided access to students across three countries: the US (Illinois, New York, and Washington), Egypt , and Spain. Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the Tech Alliance in three additional countries: Germany , Italy, and Singapore.

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