Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash How do you celebrate your local gov team? Employee Appreciation Day was March 6th, but why limit your celebration of employees to just one day, when you can celebrate your team throughout the year! Nearly every professional organization has identified a day, week, or even month to celebrate and appreciate the contributions … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Samantha Harkins. Connect on LinkedIn & Twitter! What I’m reading: Better than Before by Gretchen Rubin What I’m watching: This is Us. And crying. Every time. Being a public servant isn’t easy. I’ll be honest with y’all: it’s been a tough few months in my job. We’ve been scrutinized for … Continued
Here’s a message from the ELGL Board of Directors about upcoming ELGL events, including #ELGLInspire and #ELGL20: ELGL is closely following CDC guidance and monitoring the COVID-19 situation and evolving response efforts. We have made no decision to delay or cancel ELGL events, including our annual conference, at this time, but we will be posting updates on the … Continued
Brought to you by US Practice Lead, Amanda Nagl of Bang the Table. The International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) is hosting their annual conference in Banff, Canada and have asked that all proposals incorporate a mountain theme. This got me thinking about the many mountains we climb as engagement professionals. For me, the mountains … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt.This week, Anita M. Archambeau, Town of Collierville, AME Consulting, writes about the power of building town-gown relationships. While “town” and “gown” communities are not a new phenomenon, the opportunities for the collaboration between cities and higher education can, … Continued
#ELGLInspire is coming to Clemson University on March 6th! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! To find information about all of the speakers, visit the #ELGLInspire homepage. Joel K Seavey Finance Director for the City of Clemson LinkedIn I Email I have … Continued
This Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Martin, VP of Health Solutions at mySidewalk. Follow her on Twitter at @DrSarahMarie. What I’m Watching: I have watched The Morning Show on Apple TV twice through and have to say that Billy Crudup is one of the world’s most amazing character actors. It is … Continued
Juan Carlos Gonzalez Councilor Oregon Metro Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter It does not happen by accident. Councilor Juan Carlos Gonzalez from Oregon Metro, the regional government for the Portland, Oregon area, joined the podcast to talk about his choice to run for office and how to build inclusive communities. He talked about engaging with … Continued
#ELGLInspire is coming to Clemson University on March 6th! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! To find information about all of the speakers, visit the #ELGLInspire homepage. Karl McCollester Local Government Technology LinkedIn I Twitter Blogs: The City Illuminated I An Inseparable … Continued
#ELGLInspire is coming to Clemson University on March 6th! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! To find information about all of the speakers, visit the #ELGLInspire homepage. Lori Dickes Associate Professor, Director – Master’s in Public Administration Program, Associate Chair, PRTM Department … Continued
