By Brandi Leos, City of Tigard, Oregon, LinkedIn, Twitter I’ve heard it a thousand times… government is soooo slooooow. This is true in many aspects including finding your next job, next co-worker, or next employee. As the Recruitment Manager for City of Tigard, I have to say that I agree – government is soooo sloooow. … Continued
This guest blog is by Nina Vetter, who has served as the Pueblo West Metropolitan District Manager since January 2019. Prior to that, she worked for the City of Colorado Springs, the U.S. State Department, and Village of Wilmette, Illinois. Connect with Nina on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m Watching: So You Think You Can … Continued
In this series, Brian Alexander of CoProcure helps break down the ins and outs of public purchasing. Public purchasing is big business: governments spend 1 of every 3 taxpayer dollars buying something. With such large sums of money at stake, there’s obvious risk of abuse and corruption. Purchasing rules and regulations evolved with good intentions: to safeguard taxpayer … Continued
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are offering student tickets to any #ELGLRoadTrip event for 50 percent off. Simply select the ticket type and use the discount code StudentRoadTripper at check-out. (If you’re currently a member, use the “ELGL Member” ticket type; if you’re not a member, select the “Non-Member option you prefer … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kirsten Wyatt. Connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Reading: The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee What I’m Watching: Four Weddings and a Funeral on Hulu What I’m Listening To: The Highwomen It’s local government conference season! Today I’m headed to the American Public Works Association (APWA) conference … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Lindsay Jacques (Twitter and LinkedIn) What I’m doing: Getting settled after a big move! What I’m working on: Preparing for a big conference What I am reading: How to Win Friends and Influence People I watched the blood well up after tearing a hangnail and felt my emotions spill over as … Continued
Perla Ni Founder & CEO CommunityConnect Labs & Census Outreach Project LinkedIn | Twitter Using mobile messaging to connect with hard-to-count populations. Perla Ni is the Founder and CEO of CommunityConnect Labs, the Census Outreach Project, and GreatNonprofits. She joined the podcast to talk about how local governments can reach all of their residents for the … Continued
We’re pleased to announce some exciting sponsorships for the CivicPRIDE organization. These companies are graciously sponsoring the group’s event mixer at #ICMA2019. Please join us on October 21, 2019 at 4:00 for this great event. RSVP for Stonewall to Nashville: 50 Years of Progress Presenting Sponsor: Bang the Table Title Sponsors: eCivis, Envisio Entertainment … Continued
Tuesday September 17, 2019, 2-3 PM ET DESCRIPTION: The decennial census, and the information it produces, is a foundational ingredient in our 21st-century, data-driven economy. Businesses rely on it to make strategic decisions every day, and they can play an important role in helping to achieve a strong count by encouraging their employees, customers and … Continued
We’re rolling out the 2019 #CityHallSelfie Day award winners! Winners receive a trophy and selfie stick from Bang the Table. Winner for Best #CityHallSelfie of the Day goes to… Pam Davis of City of Longmont, Colorado! Congratulations Pam and Leanne! Thanks for bringing extra joy to #CityHallSelfie Day and sharing your big news with the ELGL … Continued
