Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 23, 2024

The inspiration for this article comes from Craig Huffman. Cooking with Cindy Consider a new specialized activity option that just might elevate the camp experience to new heights. “Cooking with Cindy” is a program that was introduced at a summer camp whose kitchen manager, Cindy, spearheaded. This innovative program not only enriched the campers’ experience […] The post New Programs: Specialized Activities with Camp Managers first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 23, 2024

Expedia Group powers many other companies’ travel interfaces and inventories. Ariane Gorin, president of Expedia for Business, outlines the elements of a great corporate partnership.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), created in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, has provided more than 22 million low-income households with a monthly $30 discount on home broadband service from participating internet service providers.

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Laws 130

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 23, 2024

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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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.

Management

GCN

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Local Infrastructure Hub has helped participating cities win millions of dollars to address pressing needs in transportation, climate, flood mitigation, rails, broadband and more.

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Transportation 110

NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 23, 2024

Missing middle housing refers to housing that provides diverse housing options along the spectrum of affordability, which includes duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and bungalows. Middle housing is not eligible for tax credits or most other federal, state or local government subsidies. Typical middle housing types include multiunit structures such as townhomes, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 23, 2024

Nordic countries represent just 3 percent of global software demand, yet they have become home to Europe’s fastest-growing software funding hub.

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GCN

JANUARY 23, 2024

New York City joins a growing number of local governments looking to purchase and eliminate residents’ medical debt in a bid to improve communities’ health and economic outcomes.

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Local Government Government 83

Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Leadership is key in all situations.

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Leadership 124

GCN

JANUARY 23, 2024

Twelve states and more than 500 cities have implemented bans on single-use plastic bags. New data shows those efforts are paying off.

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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.

Parks And Recreation

Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

When good weather is in the news—that is news.

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State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Local governments can finally realize many of the objectives they’ve been planning for the past few years. Much of this is thanks to rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. It’s now possible to extract real-time actionable intelligence and decision-making from virtually any point on a map. Yet the benefits of AI will only go as far as the underlying cloud infrastructure that supports it.

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Local Government Government 64

GCN

JANUARY 23, 2024

The city has a long history of brutal, violent policing, but its latest approach to body-worn cameras and police oversight could serve as a national model.

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Management 66

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

JANUARY 23, 2024

Not everyone can lead during a crisis. Some think they can, others fear that they will not be up to the task. Sometimes the crisis finds you, whether you are ready or not. In this podcast, Pete Gaynor, the immediate past Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator shares his ideas on Leadership Essentials for Unthinkable Events. See www.femapete.com for more information.

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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.

Government Agency

FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

If you enjoyed this video, check out the other videos in our Feds in the Field  series: U.S.

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CarahCast

JANUARY 23, 2024

This session myth busts the process to outline best practices agencies and industry partners can follow, provide tangible solutions to the more complicated elements of FedRAMP authorization, and mitigate roadblocks in collaboration opportunities. This session myth busts the process to outline best practices agencies and industry partners can follow, provide tangible solutions to the more complicated elements of FedRAMP authorization, and mitigate roadblocks in collaboration opportunities.

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A Library Writer's Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

NAG’s 14th Collection Development Seminar and Public Library Forum "Rise of the Machines" Thursday 16th May 2024, Friends House, London Technology is intrinsic to every library acquisitions team today; what impact is it making for you? AI is currently the hot topic making the headline news, but it’s a huge topic encompassing everything from devices and hardware to software and systems.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JANUARY 23, 2024

As you may know, January is National Mentoring Month, and all month long, NRPA has been sharing content around how mentoring through parks and recreation is helping youth develop positive connections with trusted and caring adults, which we know can support their long-term success. National Mentoring Month is an annual opportunity to spread awareness of the power of mentoring.

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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

GCN

JANUARY 23, 2024

The administration approved $2.5 billion in private activity bonds, making the private rail company the biggest user of the low-interest infrastructure loans.

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