OCTOBER 2, 2017 BY ELGL ELGL has grant proposal to raise $25,000 to fund research costs to collect race, gender, veteran status, and age data for every local government chief administrative officer (CAO) and assistant CAO in the nation. It’s the continuation of great work that’s already been done in NC, WI, CO, and CA. Think about … Continued
JANUARY 5, 2018 BY ELGL Diversity Dashboard Research Managers oversee the data collection efforts and provide guidance, direction, and quality checks for the Research Coordinators. This is also an opportunity for the Research Managers to get real-world personnel management experience. The Research Managers are in charge of hiring, managing, evaluating, and coordinating the work of the Research … Continued
AUGUST 20, 2017 BY ELGL After handing out 21 #CityHallSelfie awards last week, we turn our attention to the “granddaddy of them all” — the Members Choice Award for #CityHallSelfie Excellence, which recognizes the best #CityHallSelfie of 2017. We’ve narrowed the list of nominees to 13 finalists. Our award-winning ELGL members have one vote each. You must be a current ELGL member to vote. Votes must … Continued
AUGUST 24, 2017 BY ELGL Exclusive Update! Carol the Barrel is back. Many Sterling Heights roads are undergoing construction. That means workers are out in dangerous conditions to improve your commute. Carol the Barrel is asking all motorist to pay attention and drive cautiously when entering a construction zone. After handing out 21 #CityHallSelfie awards last week, ELGL members have cast their … Continued
AUGUST 24, 2017 BY ELGL Videos, proclamations, graphic, and giveaways — the hype for the 2nd annual International #CityHallSelfie Day was incredible. Much of the creative preparation for #CityHallSelfie Day is transferable to future projects that you or your staff may work on. Andrew Kirk writes how CitySourced embraced City Hall Selfie Day. By Andrew Kirk, CitySourced In our Guide to Celebrate … Continued
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 BY ELGL Videos, proclamations, graphic, and giveaways — the hype for the 2nd annual International #CityHallSelfie Day was incredible. Luckily, much of the creative preparation for #CityHallSelfie Day is transferable to future projects that you or your staff may work on. By Mark Van Baale, City of Kansas City, MO When it was announced #CityHallSelfie Day … Continued
The Basics What is #CityHallSelfie Day? August 15, 2018 is #CityHallSelfie Day. It’s a day to showcase your local gov love and your employees, community members, and volunteers. How do I participate? Stand in front of your government building. Snap a picture of yourself or a group. Share the photo on social media with the … Continued
AUGUST 24, 2016 BY ELGL Link: ELGL Choice Award Twitter List In the Headlines NEXTREQUEST, ELGL CHOICE AWARD WINNER ELGL Choice Awards: Top 50 Local Government Companies KnowledgeOwl wins ELGL Choice Award for Top 50 Local Government Companies CPBB Makes ELGL Choice Awards: Top 50 Local Government Companies Top 10 ELGL Choice Award Winner Continues to Deliver Insights … Continued
JULY 7, 2018 BY KENT WYATT After being featured on the Civic Tech Chat podcast, ELGL Connects: The Local Government Resource Directorygrew to more than 270 listings and 100+ reviews. ELGL members are using the directory to make better informed decisions in selecting a vendor. Each previous winner of the Tom Haverford Award is listed in ELGL Connects. With that, … Continued
FEBRUARY 15, 2017 BY ELGL Update! Award winners will be announced at #ELGL17 on May 12 in Detroit. The impact of the 2016 ELGL Choice Award remains — ELGL members are making more informed decisions in selecting vendors and Choice Award winners are gaining new clients. For 2017, you’ll notice a major change to the award. Due to his unmatched entrepreneurial … Continued