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Rocky Mountain High: Demetrius Parker

ELGL is partnering with Cartegraph for the Rocky Mountain High-Performance Government workshop on May 3, 2019 (register today!) and we’re profiling the ten speakers so you can get to know them before their high-energy presentations on becoming a high-performance agency! Demetrius Parker LinkedIn What’s a “high performance” government idea you’re fascinated with right now? Trust and the power … Continued

#ELGL19 Attendee: Sharon Gavin

“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! Sharon Gavin Communications Manager at City of Sammamish, WA LinkedIn | … Continued

I Have to Ask: Embracing Video

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Jennifer Casey, Emerging Media Specialist, Town of Collierville, TN, highlight three tips for producing video content.              There was a Microsoft attention span study that went around a few years ago … Continued

Podcast: Right-of-Way Management – Cell Towers, Scooters & Free Speech

Panelists: Alan Weinstein, Cleveland State University (Bio) Alicia Giudice, San Rafael, CA (LinkedIn) Brandon Bordenkircher, Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development (Twitter) Daniel J. Bolin, Ancel Glink (LinkedIn) Gail A. Karish, Best Best & Krieger LLP (LinkedIn) Isidro A. Jimenez, San Francisco, CA (LinkedIn) Trends in planning. GovLove was recently at the National Planning Conference for … Continued

NIU #ELGLInspire Speaker: Kyle Knott

#ELGLInspire’s last stop for the 2019 academic year! ELGL is headed to Northern Illinois University on April 26, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Kyle Knott Management Intern: Economic Development & Marketing, Village of Belleville, Wisconsin Website | … Continued

#ELGL19 Attendee: Graham Rothrock

“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! Graham Rothrock Sr. HR Analyst at Guilford County, NC Human Resources … Continued

Be The Reason, Daily

Right Now with Mario Smith (LinkedIn/ Twitter/ Instagram) What I’m reading: Today I read about some WWII historic moments. What I’m watching: Seinfeld. What I’m listening to: Joe Bonamassa – Get Back My Tomorrow Be the reason people enjoy coming into the office, daily. Have you heard this before? Recently, I was asked about this statement and … Continued

Member Profile: Paulina Martinez

Paulina Martinez Assistant to the City Manager, City of Evanston, IL Twitter So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Completing a facade improvement program in a historically underserved area of Evanston. It was an investment of $100,000 that benefitted 6 low-income businesses. What do you “love” about your job? Having the opportunity to help … Continued

Member Profile: Allen Peterson

Allen Peterson Road & Bridge Division Manager, Arapahoe County, CO Twitter | LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019?  Transforming a culture into a group of high performing, engaged employees What do you “love” about your job? Making a difference in the lives of the customers we serve (Complete the sentence) Before I … Continued

Member Profile: Christiana Cabrera

Christiana Cabrera Analyst, The Novak Consulting Group LinkedIn I am currently working on… Starting my new job as an Analyst for The Novak Consulting Group My favorite summer song ever is… Yes by LMFAO My ideal office environment would be… Quiet, friendly, productive, creative When I think about data and government, I think… It’s FUN! … Continued

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