Category: Morning Buzz

You Are Here. Now What?

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group, and proud grandparent to the shortest-lived goldfish on record in the continental United States (that guy lasted just under an hour after getting him home from the fair). To follow stories of some of his more successful … Continued

Stop (Competing), Collaborate, and Listen

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Mich. Connect with me on Twitter/X and LinkedIn. What I’m reading: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (I watched the Tom Hanks movie first. Both are worth consuming.) What I’m cooking: “Fluffy” Baked Potatoes with my 10-year-old, from The … Continued

To Engage Across Generations, Start with Community Data

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA. Connect with Warren on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Reading: A behind-the-curtain look at deathcare in the U.S. researched and written by public administration professor and GovLove Podcast guest (and my friend) Dr. Staci Zavattaro. What I’m Watching: The local, state, … Continued

5 Easy Steps to Building a Great Partnership with Your Local Chamber

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Chris Keefer, owner of K2 Communications of SC, LLC in Blythewood, SC. She loves to write about (and for!) local government, small businesses, and the arboriculture and residential construction industries. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn or Facebook. What I’m reading: Circe by Madeline Miller (this month’s book … Continued

Filling the Content Gap with the Unexpected

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Adam Gaub, Communications Director for Gaston County, NC. Connect with him on  Threads and on Twitter/X. What I’m reading: Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving and Finding the Church, by Rachel Held Evans What I’m watching: Going through Season 3 of Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime (though still in withdrawal after … Continued

Onboarding that Increases Employee Engagement and Retention

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Bill Brantley, Chief Learning Officer for BAS2A (instructional design and talent development consultancy) in College Park, Md. Connect with Bill Brantley on LinkedIn.  What I’m reading: “Causal Artificial Intelligence: The Next Step in Effective Business AI” by Judith S. Hurwitz and John K. Thompson. What I’m watching: … Continued

Creating a Customer Service Culture

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Melissa Cantarero Weiss, Deputy City Administrator at the City of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Find her on LinkedIn.  What I’m listening to: The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling – this podcast is really well done and I highly recommend it.  What I’m eating: An oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bar. … Continued

I Wanna Be a Bison

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL and a Top Workplace in 2022. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn.   What I’m reading: Greedy Bastards: One City’s … Continued

How Governments Use Data To Win Grants

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook. This Buzz was written by Jen Aceto, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Polco, and edited by Angelica Wedell. What I’m listening to: Stuff You Should Know Podcast What I’m watching: Only Murders in … Continued

I Promise That You’ll Never Find Another Like Me

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  What I’m working on: Being on vacation! What I’m looking forward to: Going to the Life is Beautiful festival with my best friend in Las Vegas in September to see The Killers What I’m … Continued

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