We hope you can deal with change because we’re changing up new member introductions. ELGL has grown tired of everyone and everything being proclaimed as “the best ever.” From now on, we’ll only believe it if our members dub it so. Hold onto your keyboard and mouse. Our new members are here to inform you about the … Continued
This guest reflection is by ELGL member and NRC Marketing Manager Angelica Wedell. “OPEN” is a four-letter-word, but one that local governments today need no longer avoid. Making the profession more accessible is a major talking point for ELGL (Engaging Local Government Leaders), and was a recurring motif at the recent conference in Detroit. Keynote speakers … Continued
We hope you can deal with change because we’re changing up new member introductions. ELGL has grown tired of everyone and everything being proclaimed as “the best ever.” From now on, we’ll only believe it if our members dub it so. Hold onto your keyboard and mouse. Our new members are here to inform you about the … Continued
At #ELGL17, Kevin Knutson did resume reviews for attendees. Here’s a copy of the handout he shared, and his contact information if you’re interested in working with him on your resume or LinkedIn profile! Kevin Knutson | Regional Vice President Office: 513-861-5400 | Direct: 513-805-2021 1730 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Government serves everyone in a community and we need to do better at serving the hard to reach. We serve the young and the old; the rich and the poor; the religious and the non-religious. We serve you regardless of where you are on whatever spectrum. We serve people who are visiting relatives or just … Continued
This #ELGL17 reflection is by Libby Seguin, a newly-minted second year student in the UNC MPA program, and an #ELGL17 speaker. Here’s her reflection on her Detroit experience. Our spring semester at UNC MPA was a stark contrast between our experience in Detroit and at #ELGL17. We ended a heavy theoretical and challenging semester the … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear ELGL members, I just got done planting my garden for this summer. Highlights: a TON of pumpkins (I’m completely obsessed with growing pumpkins – this year I’m going for volume and I planted jack o lantern pumpkins and designer white pumpkins), edamame, various peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, carrots, and herbs. Stay tuned for lots of pictures … Continued
I’m back! This is Kittelson’s Corner my weekly musings on things I think are interesting or important, especially in local government nerd-dom. Let’s go… What I Read Robert E. Lee Topples From His Pedestal I will continue posting these until I no longer find them interesting, so probably never. The City of New Orleans, LA took down … Continued
Update: NRC, Inc #ELGL17 Photo Album Update: 3 Reasons Why #ELGL17 Was the Most Fun Local Gov Has Had in Ages The Knope of the Week recognizes sustained excellence in local government. It’s the Heisman Trophy, Noble Peace Prize, James Beard Award all rolled into one. Many have vied for the honor over the years, but only … Continued
Ferki Ferati Vice President The Jefferson Educational Society Erie, PA LinkedIn | Twitter Ben Speggen Program Director The Jefferson Educational Society Erie, PA LinkedIn | Twitter Ferki Ferati and Ben Speggan join GovLove to talk about their work with the Jefferson Educational Society in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Jefferson Society has been active in creating civic … Continued
