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Rocky Mountain High: Demetrius Parker

ELGL is partnering with Cartegraph for the Rocky Mountain High-Performance Government workshop on May 3, 2019 (register today!) and we’re profiling the ten speakers so you can get to know them before their high-energy presentations on becoming a high-performance agency! Demetrius Parker LinkedIn What’s a “high performance” government idea you’re fascinated with right now? Trust and the power … Continued

#ELGL19 Attendee: Sharon Gavin

“Know before you go:” that’s our philosophy with ELGL events. We’re profiling our awesome attendees for #ELGL19 in Durham so you can connect with fellow attendees before the best local government conference in the world, held May 15-17, 2019 in Durham, NC. Register today! Sharon Gavin Communications Manager at City of Sammamish, WA LinkedIn | … Continued

I Have to Ask: Embracing Video

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Jennifer Casey, Emerging Media Specialist, Town of Collierville, TN, highlight three tips for producing video content.              There was a Microsoft attention span study that went around a few years ago … Continued

NIU #ELGLInspire Speaker: Kyle Knott

#ELGLInspire’s last stop for the 2019 academic year! ELGL is headed to Northern Illinois University on April 26, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Kyle Knott Management Intern: Economic Development & Marketing, Village of Belleville, Wisconsin Website | … Continued

#ELGL19 Attendee: Graham Rothrock

“Know before you go:” that’s our philosophy with ELGL events. We’re profiling our awesome attendees for #ELGL19 in Durham so you can connect with fellow attendees before the best local government conference in the world, held May 15-17, 2019 in Durham, NC. Register today! Graham Rothrock Sr. HR Analyst at Guilford County, NC Human Resources … Continued

Be The Reason, Daily

Right Now with Mario Smith (LinkedIn/ Twitter/ Instagram) What I’m reading: Today I read about some WWII historic moments. What I’m watching: Seinfeld. What I’m listening to: Joe Bonamassa – Get Back My Tomorrow Be the reason people enjoy coming into the office, daily. Have you heard this before? Recently, I was asked about this statement and … Continued

State of Social at State of the City

Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I’m watching: Science YouTuber / actual rocket scientist Destin Sandlin’s 3-part series on how bad actors are manipulating social media algorithms What I’m listening to: Dinosaur Pile-Up’s new single “Thrash Metal Cassette” (NSFW language, grab headphones and a working air guitar) Our State of the City event is … Continued

NIU #ELGLInspire Speaker: Mike Skibbe

#ELGLInspire’s last stop for the 2019 academic year! ELGL is headed to Northern Illinois University on April 26, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Mike Skibbe Deputy Director of Public Works, Village of Buffalo Grove Website | Linkedin … Continued

Diversity Dashboard Outreach Tools

ELGL’s Diversity Dashboard measures the demographic data of local government leaders, and reports that information in a real-time dashboard. ELGL relies on grassroots outreach through our members and network to distribute the quick and easy survey that asks about demographics of the chief administrative officer (CAO) and assistant chief administrative officer (ACAO) in a local … Continued

NIU #ELGLInspire Speaker: Rita Kruse

#ELGLInspire’s last stop for the 2019 academic year! ELGL is headed to Northern Illinois University on April 26, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Rita Kruse Finance Manager, City of Geneva Website What was the very first paying … Continued

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