Today’s Morning Buzz is by Josh Edwards, his first ever, so be kind or not– either way connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter!!! What I’m Listening To: Weezer Radio on Spotify What I’m Reading: The Invention of Nature, Alexander Von Humboldt’s New World What I’m Watching: The ACC Dominate March Madness! In college, one of my best … Continued
Join us for a CivicPRIDE mixer at TLG! This mixer is a perfect way to start your TLG experience. LGBT+ local government leaders and their allies are welcome at this free event, hosted by ResourceX and Polco. Location: Roundabout Grill, 255 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Time: 6:00 p.m. Details: Appetizers and drinks … Continued
This #ELGLKnope guest blog is by Chris Floore, Public Affairs Director for Macon-Bibb County, GA. When governments talk about or the public hears about infrastructure, I imagine it’s referencing mostly roads, bridges, sewers, sidewalks, etc. The one component about improving a county that is typically missing from the infrastructure conversation, I’ve noticed, is parks and … Continued
This guest blog is by ELGL member Chris Van Beke, the cofounder and CEO of Vendor Registry. In the world of local government finance, purchasing is one the easiest and more immediate ways to help your organization be more efficient. In particular, implementing an online vendor management system will save both hard and soft costs … 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! Julie Fulgham Director of Development Services, City of Victoria, Texas Website | Linkedin What was the very first paying job you … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kirsten Wyatt: What I’m Reading: Just finished Nine Perfect Strangers and it was really odd. But it did make me wonder if micro-dosing LSD would make me more productive… What I’m Watching: I watched “Are We There Yet” with my kids on our Spring Break road trip, and then had … Continued
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. The Civic Leader track at the Main Street Now Conference, Day 2, has definitely had a common theme: Main Street … Continued
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. Many municipalities and main street organizations look at out-of-place strip malls, vacant buildings and undeveloped parcels downtown and scratch their heads, wondering how this happened. The reasons … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Matt Hartleib, HR Manager and Director of Civil Service, City of La Porte, Texas, writes about the “silver tsunami” as a recruitment opportunity. Google “silver tsunami.” Better yet, stop by your organization’s HR offices and say … Continued
Hello from Rome, Georgia! The #ELGLTakeoverTuesday is brought to you by Sarah Huffman, Risk Manager for the City of Rome. I can’t wait to show you around my awesome hometown! The City of Rome is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Northwest Georgia, “where the rivers meet and the mountains begin.” We … Continued
