March, 2017

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2017 IAP2 North American Conference

Social Pinpoint

Social Pinpoint will be attending this years IAP2 North American Conference. The events of the past twelve months have left many people in the public participation community wondering, “What is the future of the practice?” With the changes we’re seeing in the world today, what role does P2 play? Does it have any place at all?” The post 2017 IAP2 North American Conference appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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By the numbers: port statistics for some of the largest U.S. ports

Data.gov

As intermodal connectors for domestic and international freight, our nation’s ports serve a critical role in numerous supply chains and the national economy. In recognition of this importance, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94; Dec. 4, 2015; … Continued. The post By the numbers: port statistics for some of the largest U.S. ports appeared first on Data.gov.

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23 March 2017 | Making a Difference in the Real World through Public Affairs Research, By Stephanie Moulton

PMRA (Public Management Research Association)

In light of the recent election in the U.S. and reliance on “alternative facts”, it is easy to feel disheartened about our role as researchers– particularly researchers who care about issues that are often central to public debates. This topic recently came up during one of our monthly fireside chats between faculty and doctoral students at the Glenn College.

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Coffee & Cake With Janita Klein

Social Pinpoint

At Social Pinpoint we love to engage with our colleagues about the creative methods they are using to engage with their communities and stakeholders. Last week Jess caught up with Janita Klein from Lake Macquarie City Council (Council) to discuss all things engagement and some of the recent projects she has been involved in through. The post Coffee & Cake With Janita Klein appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

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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FREE eBook – Getting Ready For Engagement

Social Pinpoint

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Essentials Training

Social Pinpoint

At Social Pinpoint we are committed to continually assisting community and stakeholder engagement practitioners to help build their digital skills and promote best practice online engagement. During this one day in-person training course we will: Provide an overview of the benefits of online location-based engagement Help you to understand the best practice for different types.

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10 March 2017 | Expertise, Advice Seeking, and the President, By Michael Siciliano

PMRA (Public Management Research Association)

Individuals across the organizational spectrum face complex work tasks and decisions that require them to reach out to others for information and advice. An important question is: “Which individuals are sought for advice and why?” Particular sources of information influence the way in which we understand novel events and shape the criteria and options we use to make decisions.