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Dollars and $ense

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group, and Secretary-Treasurer of the Josh Allen Fan Club’s Central Finger Lakes Chapter. For non-Bills related updates, check him out on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Smaller Cities in a Shrinking World by Alan Mallach; a global look at … Continued

Building Your Personal Brand

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager at the City of Brighton, Colo. Connect on Linkedin. What I’m listening to: The Barbie movie soundtrack What I’m watching: Schitt’s Creek What I’m eating: Apples – We did a pick-your-own, and I am now drowning in apples.   What is your professional brand? … Continued

Local Gov Needs to Keep Moving: Maggie Smith Can Help

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Maggie Jones – connect on LinkedIn! What I’m Listening to: Kelly Clarkson’s Chemistry What I’m Reading: Keep Moving by Maggie Smith What I’m Doing to Take Care of Myself: MixxedFit, driving with the windows down, snuggling on the couch with my kids, and hugging my dog   … Continued

Podcast: Inclusive Recovery Toolkit with New Growth Innovation Network

Deirdre Shaw Inclusive Economic Growth Associate, Knowledge Management New Growth Innovation Network LinkedIn Betsey Suchanic Inclusive Economic Development Advisor New Growth Innovation Network LinkedIn | Twitter Committed to inclusive economic growth. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about a new inclusive recovery toolkit, Deirdre Shaw is an Inclusive Economic Growth Associate and Betsey Suchanic … Continued

Accessible Reports: 7 Strategies to Improve Closing the Loop

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Billy Trakas, Founder at A Community Engagement Company. Connect with Billy on LinkedIn. What I’m Watching: Halfway through the new season of Black Mirror What I’m Listening to: Been getting into folk music more and more so I’ve been listening to Gregory Alan Isakov and his collaboration with … Continued

Unhoused: What is the Best Approach? 

This article was written by Rachel Witt, Executive Director of the South Grand Community Improvement District. Read all the articles in the Lessons & Partnerships in Community & Economic Development series. Becoming unhoused stems from diverse reasons, but one thing is certain: it’s a public health crisis for individuals and communities alike. The problems are complex, but … Continued

Is Your Community Business Accessible to Your Community?

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. Connect with Jessica on Twitter/X (still holding on) and LinkedIn. What I’m Reading and Watching: The Harry Potter series. I got my 10-year-old interested, so we are reading the books, then watching the movies. He likes the books better, … Continued

Podcast: Family Focused Urbanism with Barry Greene Jr., Density Dad

Barry Greene Jr. Density Dad & NACTO Transportation Justice Fellow LinkedIn | Twitter | Website Fresh urbanism takes with a side of dad. Barry Greene Jr., Transportation Justice Fellow for the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) and author of Density Dad joined the podcast to talk about family-focused urbanism. He shared why he … Continued

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