ELGL member and City of Estacada, Oregon Economic Development Director Matt Lorenzen is attending the Main Street Now conference and he’s sharing everything he’s learning in a blog series and on ELGL social media channels. At the conference I attended sessions on topics ranging from historic tax credits, to zoning reform, to destination businesses. Lots to learn. Lots to follow up on. … Continued
This blog is by Maddison Powers, a member of the UNC MPA Research Team for Parks & Recreation. The Research Team will share some of their findings as they work toward a final report to be issued in late Spring 2019. The #ELGLKnope bracket challenge of nationwide best parks and recreations facilities is in full … Continued
ELGL recently hosted an #ELGLBookClub on “City on the Line.” As part of this effort, author Andrew Kleine gifted five copies of the book to ELGL members so they could read, participate, and share what they’re learning with the ELGL family. This first installment is by Denton, TX Assistant to the City Manager Ryan Adams. … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kirsten Wyatt What I’m Reading: Just finished Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. What I’m Watching: Real Housewives of Atlanta season finale What I’m Listening To: Getting ready to plane-binge some Throughline podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFWr-X4s3vE Here’s a fun fact about the founding of ELGL: I didn’t want to do it. … Continued
Head back to school with #ELGLInspire. Next stop: Texas State University on April 2, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Micah Grau Deputy City Manager, City of Buda Website | Linkedin | ELGL’s I Have to Ask What was the very … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Adam Blowers, City of Geneva, New York, Comptroller & Assistant City Manager, writes about the challenge of communicating budget information with the community. I try to find the humor in every situation, which I’ve become quite … Continued
Welcome to the #ELGLKnope National Championship! Voting opens on Monday, April 1, 2019 and concludes at noon on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Continuing this round: double points awarded for every park picture shared on Instagram with the hashtag #ELGLKnope. Don’t forget to tag @ELGL50! Why participate in the #ELGLKnope contest? This awards program is all … Continued
Right Now with Kevin Teater What I’m Listening to – The sound of the beautiful Amtrak train taking me home What I’m Reading – Not much… I need to give myself more personal time What I’m Watching – Catastrophe What I’m Doing – Heading home from the National Main Street Now conference! I am energized, … Continued
This guest blog is by ELGL member John Stephens and is part of ELGL’s partnership with Code for America to support and promote the 2019 #CfASummit! Learn more and register today. In 2015, I did not now what to expect from #CfASummit. Sure, it would have a very tech-culture vibe, but what else? Would it be … Continued
Cleveland State University recorded their #ELGLInspire event. Here’s the full video to see how the event is structured and to learn from these inspiring local government leaders!
