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Why Collaboration is Key to Building Excellence

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Morning Buzzer Anna Marum – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m watching: Parts Unknown (It’s as much about economic development as it is about food. RIP Tony.) What I’m listening to: Chvrches What I’m reading: Vanity Fair Happy Economic Development Week! In honor of the week, we’re … Continued

Podcast: Civic Lab in Sacramento, CA with Adrienne Moretz & Monica Hernandez

Adrienne Moretz Associate Analyst Sacramento Area Council of Governments LinkedIn | Twitter Monica Hernandez Director of Innovation & Partnerships Sacramento Area Council of Governments LinkedIn Testing innovative solutions. Adrienne Moretz, Civic Lab Project Manager, and Monica Hernandez, Director of Innovation & Partnerships, joined the podcast to talk about their work for the Sacramento Area Council … Continued

#ELGL19 Attendee: Darrin Tangeman

“Know before you go:” that’s our philosophy with ELGL events. We’re profiling our awesome attendees for #ELGL19 in Durham so you can connect with fellow attendees before the best local government conference in the world, held May 15-17, 2019 in Durham, NC. Register today! Darrin Tangeman City Manager at Woodland Park, CO Twitter | LinkedIn … Continued

Even Annelise Deserves Empathy

What I’m Watching: Oh, man. I am deep in a YA Netflix binge of “All-American”. I’m a sucker for shows about teens moving from a poor neighborhood to a rich neighborhood AND inspirational sports stories. And it has Taye Diggs. What I’m Reading: Currently on the third book in my one-person “Democratic Presidential Candidate Memoir” … Continued

#ELGL19 Attendee: Adria Finch

“Know before you go:” that’s our philosophy with ELGL events. We’re profiling our awesome attendees for #ELGL19 in Durham so you can connect with fellow attendees before the best local government conference in the world, held May 15-17, 2019 in Durham, NC. Register today! Adria Finch Director of Innovation at City of Syracuse, NY Twitter … Continued

9 Times ‘Parks and Recreation’ Taught Us How to Get Real About Ethics

Written by Matt Windsor. Republished with permission from UAB Reporter. Imagine you are working in city government and your office receives a wine and cheese basket from a local construction firm. It’s clearly worth more than $25, which is the cutoff for acceptable gifts, but someone opens the basket anyway. What should you do? That question … Continued

Get Ready for #ELGL19

This was an email sent to all #ELGL19 attendees but we’re also sharing it on the site in case you overlook the email. #ELGL19 is May 15 – 17, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina! Attire #ELGL19 is a business casual event. Every day is packed with sessions and activities, so dress comfortably (jeans/khakis are fine), … Continued

#ELGL19 Attendee: Lauren Tayara

“Know before you go:” that’s our philosophy with ELGL events. We’re profiling our awesome attendees for #ELGL19 in Durham so you can connect with fellow attendees before the best local government conference in the world, held May 15-17, 2019 in Durham, NC. Register today! Lauren Tayara Budget Analyst at Cabarrus County, NC LinkedIn | Twitter … Continued

Workforce 2030

What I’m listening to – Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All What I’m watching – Coverage of the Douglas County school shooting What I’m doing – Researching master plans I was privileged to travel to Washington, DC last week to attend a meeting of the Center for State and Local Government Excellence … Continued

Watch: Innovation Cohort Webinar

This webinar aired live on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 and is an introductory overview to the “Small Places, Big Ideas” Innovation Cohort application and selection process. You can also download a copy of the presentation in PDF format: Small Places, Big Ideas Program Webinar.

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