[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv5VhuUfwC4?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360] Fifty Nifty Takeaways What do we hope to learn from this series? We hope you will gain a better understanding of the unique characteristics of local government in each state, we hope you will learn that there are others like you who are motivated to make a difference through the public sector, and … Continued
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV-QGQVZv0k&w=420&h=315] Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this feature will serve as a way of introducing new members. While you won’t learn about their favorite animal, you will learn about their ideal Sunday morning, which dead people would … Continued
Link: Iowa City Council unanimously votes to appoint Geoff Fruin as city manager What do we hope to learn from this series? We hope you will gain a better understanding of the unique characteristics of local government in each state, we hope you will learn that there are others like you who are motivated to make … Continued
In the Trenches: Learning from Practical Experiences in Oregon Economic Development Learn from real-world, real-time practical stories and experiences about economic development in Oregon. We’ll stay away from buzzwords and catch phrases, and instead focus on the tangible (and intangible) skills that are required to significantly impact economic development and changes in Oregon communities. This … Continued
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV-QGQVZv0k&w=420&h=315] Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this feature will serve as a way of introducing new members. While you won’t learn about their favorite animal, you will learn about their ideal Sunday morning, which dead people would … Continued
Trackdown Management Services is a great resource for keeping up to speed on the comings and goings of those in city management. Their July newsletter (starting on page 9) highlights ELGL’s article “The Assistant with David Donaldson.” Newsletter: http://www.trackdownmanagement.net/newsletters/2013-7b.pdf
American City & County Magazine Highlights Knope of the Week What is the Knope of the Week? It’s ELGL’s way of recognizing an individual or group of individuals who have excelled in promoting the public sector. Recipients may come from the public or private sector and are nominated by ELGL members. Recipients receive an incredible amount … Continued
In case you missed it or you want to relive today’s forum, check out Bonnie’s PowerPoint which we have included below. Just One Thing, Bonnie Svrcek, ICMA President
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv5VhuUfwC4?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360] Fifty Nifty Takeaways What do we hope to learn from this series? We hope you will gain a better understanding of the unique characteristics of local government in each state, we hope you will learn that there are others like you who are motivated to make a difference through the public sector, and … Continued
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zPfyN5TH0E&w=560&h=315] Although the controversy in Oakridge occurred more than a year ago, the details will finally be revealed on the Secret Millionaire on September 8. ABC describes the episode as, “George Rapier and his wife Kym, who own and run a multimillion-dollar healthcare business in Texas, leave their lavish lifestyle behind to go undercover … Continued
