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Recapping #LocalGovAdvice

Recap: Local Gov Advice Thanks to Ben Kittelson for leading a spirited Twittersation on #LocalGovAdvice. ELGL public affairs assistant Sarah Henricks crafted this spreadsheet that compiles all the chatter from the Twittersation.

What I Am with Kristin Wierenga, Woodburn Recreation and Parks

Link: ELGL Spreads Across the Country “Cross between The Atlantic magazine and Buzzfeed”  Welcome to our new member feature. We’ve all heard the excuse “I’m too busy” so we’ve simplified our feature to illicit short, meaningful responses for our new members. As a side note, ELGL is adamantly opposed to the excuse, “I’m too busy.”

OpenGov & Financial Transparency in LocalGov

Our innovation webinar series is back! This time with a technology company that has been helping local governments improve their financial reporting and transparency. Learn what OpenGov has done with municipalities from Los Angeles, CA to West Homestead, PA. 

What I Am with Kevin Amirehsani, Engaged Public

Link: ELGL Spreads Across the Country “Cross between The Atlantic magazine and Buzzfeed”  Welcome to our new member feature. We’ve all heard the excuse “I’m too busy” so we’ve simplified our feature to illicit short, meaningful responses for our new members. As a side note, ELGL is adamantly opposed to the excuse, “I’m too busy.”

Maximizing the Conference Experience

Are industry events and conferences worth it–or something to be glazed over? Check out these tips on making any event a more fun and valuable experience.

ELGL Book Club – Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

“It’s time to cheer on women and girls that want to sit at the table.” – Sheryl Sandberg Break out your bullhorn, dust off your kindle, and join us for an ELGL Book Club Twittersation on June 11th at 1pm EST about Sheryl Sandberg’s much talked about book, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will … Continued

THE Supper Club Coming to a Home Near You

Host: I Want to Host Supper Club Guest: I Want to be a Supper Club Guest THE Supper Club is spreading across the country. Many of you have signed up to attend or host THE Supper Club. We’ll update this post with information on our hosts. We’ll keep sign ups open until mid-May.

Race Doesn’t Exist in a Vacuum

Race is a sensitive issue. Depending on your background, you may be comfortable with an open conversation or you may be afraid of saying the wrong thing. ELGL enters the conversation without a perceived notion that we can solve past wrongs.

Detroit: The Lifer

Sure, Detroit and its history is no stranger to scrutiny from the media, public and tourists. But Michigan ELGL wants you to look past the easy condemnation of this great city and proliferation of “ruin porn.” There is a vibrant, active, caring community working to rebuild and bring Detroit back to life. We believe, that … Continued

Detroit: The Transplant

Sure, Detroit and its history is no stranger to scrutiny from the media, public and tourists. But Michigan ELGL wants you to look past the easy condemnation of this great city and proliferation of “ruin porn.” There is a vibrant, active, caring community working to rebuild and bring Detroit back to life. We believe, that … Continued

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