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Podcast: Back to City Hall with Kristen Dorman, Warrensburg, MO

Kristen Dorman Assistant City Manager City of Warrensburg, MO LinkedIn Kristen Dorman, Assistant City Manager for the City of Warrensburg, Missouri, joined the podcast to discuss her new position and family ties to local government. She shared her transition from remote to in-person work and from working for the Alliance for Innovation to returning to … Continued

Embracing Innovative Approaches to Address Postal Problems 

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Alexander Fung, Economic Development Manager from the City of Eastvale, CA. Connect with Alexander on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and Sushi   What I’m watching: Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn’s performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics. What I’m working on: Establishing a new downtown … Continued

I’ll Only Fly Away

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story, Executive Director of the Jefferson County, CO Public Health Department. Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram. What I’m eating: Everything. I’m in the last 40 days (EEK!) of training for a marathon and I can’t stop eating. I’ve rediscovered my love of … Continued

Podcast: Being Real and Authentic with Quinn Cole, Topeka, KS

Quinn Cole Management Analyst – Economic Development City of Topeka, KS LinkedIn Quinn Cole, Management Analyst – Economic Development for the City of Topeka, Kansas joined the podcast to share the importance of being real and authentic. He shared her work on the Topeka Land Bank, dealing with negativity at City Hall, being named the … Continued

Sorting Stuff Efficiently

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Raman Shah, an independent data scientist based in Providence, RI. Connect with Raman on LinkedIn or X/Twitter. What I’m reading: “Generalized Additive Models“ by Simon Wood A hobby I enjoy: Perfumery Who my pets are: Two new-to-me middle-aged lady cats: Foxy the orange tabby and Cupcake the tuxedo … Continued

Managed IT Services: Minding Your IPs and Queues

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 … Continued

Podcast: Sustainability and Community Climate Action with Amy Eckberg, Orange County, NC

  Amy Eckberg Sustainability Programs Manager Orange County, NC LinkedIn Amy Eckberg, Sustainability Programs Manager for Orange County, North Carolina joined the podcast to discuss climate action and sustainability. She talked about the background and elements of the County’s Climate Action Plan and highlighted the Community Climate Action Grant Program which funds local sustainability projects. … Continued

Can Local Governments Help Restore American Happiness?

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 … Continued

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