In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Crystal Couillard, Strategic & Digital Marketing Specialist, City of Eagan, MN, writes about transitioning to a career in the public sector. By Crystal Couillard, LinkedIn What were the three biggest challenges transitioning from a job at SuperValu to … Continued
In this post, Bang the Table‘s own Mark Pivon talks about the importance of making sure your website is accessible and compliant. **************************************************************************************************************************** The Importance of WCAG Compliance for Your Engagement Website A federal District Court judge in Miami recently ruled in favor of a citizen who initiated a lawsuit against a retailer for failing to make … Continued
I’m always getting emails from companies about how San Rafael made some weird, cheesy list. In today’s Morning Buzz I’m going to breakdown WalletHub’s latest research on “fun” cities. First, their methodology. They were looking for fun, but cost-effective. They looked at America’s 150 largest cities and ranked them based on 58 metrics, such as … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Alan Pennington Matrix Consulting Group – Vice President Connect: LinkedIn Illinois attractions Cahokia Mounds. A UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once one of North America’s greatest cities. White Squirrels of Olney, IL – who wouldn’t like … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear ELGL members, I’m excited to share something important (Diversity Dashboard Kickstarter campaign), something fun (a video we made for ELGL at the #ICMA2017 conference), and something cool (two free webinars this week for ELGL members) in this Weekly Update. We’re also wrapping up final loose ends from last week’s hugely successful #ELGLPopUps events. If … Continued
We asked #ELGLPopUps attendees “What sponsor swag did you like the most?” Here are their responses; posting here for future reference as companies and organizations plan for swag at other local gov conferences and events this fall and winter. What sponsor swag did you like the most? SAFEbuilt mints Novak fidget spinners SAFEbuilt mints NRC notebooks Novak … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Chris Floore Assistant to the County Manager for Public Affairs, Macon-Bibb County Connect: LinkedIn & Twitter Internet Sensations ELGL – Have you checked this group out? I’ve heard they’re meme and pop-up conference crazy, all trying to get … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Check out this awesome vlog post from City of Pearland, TX Communications Intern, Michael Baez. He made this vlog immediately after Hurricane Harvey about some of the lessons he learned during and after the storm. According to fellow ELGL member (and honorary #ELGLSconnie) John McCarter, “Michael is a rising star in the [local gov] communications world … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Scott Bollinger Neighborhood Resources Administrator — City of Garland, TX Connect: LinkedIn & Twitter Garland attractions: Intrinsic Smokehouse and Brewery – great story of someone that was raised in Garland, went off the Europe to learn to … Continued
And the winner is… A number of ELGL members have been recognized in recent days. We take this chance to highlight their good work which should motivate all of us to give a little extra to our craft. 2017 Navigator Awards Finalists: Next Generation Stacy Schweikhart, Community Relations Director, City of Kettering, Ohio Laying the … Continued
