Managed IT Services: Minding Your IPs and Queues

Posted on August 10, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Chris Keefer, owner of K2 Communications of SC, LLC based in Blythewood, SC. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn and Facebook. What I’m reading: "Daylight" by David Baldacci (Besides writing good reads, he’s an adult literacy advocate like me!) What I’m watching: 2024 Summer Olympics What I’m working...

Upgrade Your Training with the L.E.A.R.N. Framework: Affordable Tech Solutions for State and Local Governments

Posted on August 7, 2024

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Bill Brantley, President and Chief Learning Officer of BAS2A (consultancy) in College Park, MD. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn. What I’m binging: “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” What I’m listening to: Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma Who my pets are: Teddy the Cat and Toby the...

Can Local Governments Help Restore American Happiness?

Posted on August 5, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, or Facebook.  What I’m supporting: Nominate a woman in local government leadership for the 2024 Leadership Trailblazer Award! (Window ends Aug. 9, 2024.) What I’m eating: Tacos every Tuesday. By Jessie O’Brien Edited by Angelica...

The Transformative Power of Inclusion in the Workplace

Posted on August 5, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, CO. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "The Future of the Responsible Company" A hobby I enjoy: Photography How many hot dogs I can eat in 1 sitting: 9 Inclusion in the workplace has received attention...

City Hall Selfie Day is My Olympic Games

Posted on July 29, 2024

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jennifer Casey, Public Information Officer for the Town of Collierville, TN. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn and X/Twitter. What I’m reading: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt What I’m working on: Ribbon-cutting details for our fitness center! A funny TikTok I saw recently: The “Breathing Realtor”...

A Delicious Housing Pie Made with Low-Hanging Fruit

Posted on July 24, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group, and a severe hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobic. (Look it up, I double dog dare you — unless you are atychiphobic.) Check out Matt's concise verbiage on LinkedIn, and wherever short stories are sold. What I'm reading: "Unlocking the Potential of...

Do We Decide Whether to Play Politics, or Just Learn How to Play Better? 

Posted on July 22, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL, and a proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: Just tried my first sopaipilla with honey — love! What I’m watching: Phillies baseball while...

It’s Time To Change

Posted on June 26, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager at the City of Brighton, Colo. Connect on Linkedin. What I’m reading: A Night Like This by Julia Quinn What I’m watching: Peaky Blinders What I’m eating: Whatever is in my freezer. I need to clean it out before moving.   If you have...

Equity and the Commons: The Importance of Fair Access to Public Green Spaces

Posted on June 20, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Mary King, a writer and public space researcher based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She works for Envisio. Connect with Mary on LinkedIn! What I’m working on: An essay and interview series that explores public spaces in cities! What I'm reading: "Weather" by Jenny Offill What I’m watching: I'm late to...