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When Neighbors Connect to their Main Streets

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. When neighbors connect with their main street their synergy fosters economic development and stability. Including residents and businesses on a main street’s ordinances, events, … Continued

Professional Certificate in Building Cyber Resilience

This professional certificate is offered by our friends at PSU, Center for Public Service.  About the Program Understanding cybersecurity risk is an essential first step in protecting data and ensuring organizational resiliency in the event of a cyber-attack or natural disaster. Cyber risks can take the form of technical or physical threats or vulnerabilities, regulatory … Continued

Permission To Screw Up: Book Reflection By Stephanie Taylor

On November 18, 2021 ELGL members discussed “Permission to Screw Up” by Kristen Hadeed for the ELGL Book Club. We gave away six signed copies of the book to our members and asked them to write reflections on the book. Here’s the reflection post by Stephanie Taylor, Public Information Coordinator, Carlisle Bourough. Connect with Stephanie … Continued

It’s OK to Not be OK

Today’s morning buzz is brought to you by Jessica Chernich, Management Analyst for the Village of Beach Park, IL. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Reading: I am not reading anything currently, but I would like to be. Please send me your best suggestions (I like suspense). What I’m Watching: Ted Lasso … Continued

Podcast: The Opportunity Project, Open Data and Technology

Haley Ashcom Communications Strategist Census Open Innovation Labs LinkedIn | Twitter Katya Abazajian Fellow Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation LinkedIn | Twitter | Bio Rebecca Ierardo Senior Associate Centre for Public Impact LinkedIn Open innovation for all. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about The Opportunity Project, or TOP, which is a … Continued

The Red Flags I Missed on Workplace Burnout

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Allyson Watson Brunette. Connect with her on LinkedIn.  What I’m Reading: The Art of the Start 2.0 by Guy Kawasaki, You’ve Got This: The Life-changing Power of Trusting Yourself by Margie Wardell  What I’m Listening To:  10% Happier Podcast with Dan Harris, The Healthier Together Podcast with Liz Moody What … Continued

Permission To Screw Up: Book Reflection By Karen Tapahe

On November 18, 2021 ELGL members discussed “Permission to Screw Up” by Kristen Hadeed for the ELGL Book Club. We gave away six signed copies of the book to our members and asked them to write reflections on the book. Here’s the reflection post by Karen Tapahe, City Council Community Relations Coordinator for Provo, Utah. … Continued

Civic Cyber Monday

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Shane Stone. Connect with him on Twitter and LinkedIn What I’m Listening to: French artist ‘Folamour’ is reminding me that disco never died. What I’m Reading: “Decisive” by Chip Heath & Dan Heath Cyber Monday. From one perspective today is merely a celebration of consumerist woes in modern society. From … Continued

Rethinking Job Descriptions

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Patrick Mohorcic. Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn What I’m Reading: Side hustle: from idea to income in 27 days by Chris Guillebeau What I’m Watching: The West Wing What I’m Listening to: Poems, Prayers, and Promises by John Denver Local government is the best-kept secret in terms of a career … Continued

Texas City Halls Conspiracy

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Patrick McDonnell, Senior Product Manager for the Austin Transportation Department, Data & Technology Services Team. Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m reading: Texas Towns by Don Blevins What I’m watching: Foundation What I’m listening to: Lomelda I started collecting Texas City Halls in August of 2020 as a … Continued

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