Category: COVID-19 Webinars & Podcasts

Rewind: Reopening Local Government: Best Practices & Research

This webinar originally aired on May 26, 2020. As local governments begin to reopen to the public, there are many important considerations for the safety of employees, local businesses, and community members. This webinar will provide perspectives on the reopening experiences in Jackson, Mississippi, and Lewisville, Texas, and will also include data and research from … Continued

Podcast: Parks & Recreation During COVID-19 with Alison Rhodes, Boulder, CO

Alison Rhodes Director of Parks and Recreation City of Boulder, Colorado LinkedIn | Twitter | Bio Thinking creatively about being mission critical. Alison Rhodes, the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Boulder, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about operating during COVID-19.  She shared how the pandemic has affected the work of … Continued

Rewind: Mastering Virtual Communications

This webinar occurred on May 14, 2020. About the webinar: Prior to this unprecedented crisis, only some of our communications were virtual. Now, as a result of “shelter in place” orders across the nation, our only option is digital communication. What leading innovative techniques and strategies are being successfully used by cities? What is the … Continued

Podcast: Human Resources Response to COVID-19 with Greg Preece and Matt Hartleib

Greg Preece Human Resources Manager City of Oakland, CA LinkedIn Matt Hartleib Human Resources Manager City of La Porte, TX LinkedIn | Twitter From preparation to reopening. Greg Preece, Human Resources Manager in Oakland, California, and Matt Hartleib, Human Resources Manager in La Porte, Texas, joined the podcast to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic … Continued

Podcast: Running for Office During COVID-19 with Josh Schoemann, Washington County, WI

Josh Schoemann County Executive Washington County, Wisconsin LinkedIn | Twitter | Website Becoming an elected official during a pandemic. Josh Schoemann, the County Executive of Washington County, Wisconsin, joined the podcast to talk about running for office and leading a County during the COVID-19 outbreak. The form of government changed from an appointed County Administrator … Continued

Podcast: Budgeting During COVID-19 with Gregory Patrick, Norfolk, VA

Gregory Patrick Budget Director City of Norfolk, Virginia LinkedIn | Twitter Strategic planning and managing resources during a crisis. Gregory Patrick, the Budget Director for the City of Norfolk, Virginia, joined the podcast to talk about how his office is putting together an annual budget during COVID-19. He shared how their process has changed and … Continued

Rewind: Small Business & Economic Development Strategies During & After COVID-19

This webinar aired on April 16, 2020. Watch the recording and review the slide deck below. Learn how local governments can support small businesses and strengthen economic development during and after COVID-19 impacts. Please join us for a free webinar program & interactive chat session about ways local governments can support small businesses in their … Continued

Rewind: Navigating COVID-19 Grant Funding

This webinar aired live on April 16, 2020. Watch the recording and access presentation and chat resources here. With the latest COVID-19 funding packages, there’s over $20 billion for state and local governments on the line. Making sense of and knowing how to implement that funding, however, is half the battle. Join us on April … Continued

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