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Podcast: Harnessing Public Entrepreneurship with Mitchell Weiss

Mitchell Weiss Professor of Management Practice Harvard Business School Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Possibility government. Mitchell Weiss, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, joined the podcast to talk about his new book We the Possibility. He discusses how bringing entrepreneurship into government can help solve complex problems and improve services. He also...

Member Profile: Robert Govers

Robert Govers Founding Chairman International Place Branding Association Antwerp, Belgium LinkedIn I Twitter What's an interesting project or issue you're currently working on? Most of my work is about how cities, regions and countries build reputation. If you could have coffee or a beer with any famous person, who would it be and why? ...

#ELGLKnope: Florence, KY vs. Northglenn, CO

It’s time to vote in the #ELGLKnope Sweet Sixteen! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. We’ll tally the votes and will post the next round of matchups on Tuesday! Vote! Vote! Vote! Florence Y’all Water Tower 500 Mall Circle Rd, Florence, Kentucky 41042 Three words to describe...

#ELGLKnope: Athens, GA vs. Virginia Beach, VA

It’s time to vote in the #ELGLKnope Sweet Sixteen! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. We’ll tally the votes and will post the next round of matchups on Tuesday! Vote! Vote! Vote! Cedar Creek Water Reclamation Facility Athens, Georgia 30605 Three words to describe Cedar Creek Water...

#ELGLKnope: Jackson, WY vs. Lenexa, KS

It’s time to vote in the #ELGLKnope Sweet Sixteen! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. We’ll tally the votes and will post the next round of matchups on Tuesday! Vote! Vote! Vote! Jackson Wastewater Treatment Plant Jackson, Wyoming 83001 Three words to describe Jackson Wastewater Treatment Plant: Efficient,...

#ELGLKnope: Irvine, CA vs. Cape Girardeau, MO

It’s time to vote in the #ELGLKnope Sweet Sixteen! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. We’ll tally the votes and will post the next round of matchups on Tuesday! Vote! Vote! Vote! San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary Irvine, California 92612 Three words to describe San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary: peaceful,...

#ELGLKnope: Sierra Vista, AZ vs. North Chicago, IL

It’s time to vote in the #ELGLKnope Sweet Sixteen! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. We’ll tally the votes and will post the next round of matchups on Tuesday! Vote! Vote! Vote! Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635 Three words to describe Sierra Vista...

#ELGLKnope: Winder, GA vs. Stillwater, OK

It’s time to vote in the #ELGLKnope Sweet Sixteen! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. We’ll tally the votes and will post the next round of matchups on Tuesday! Vote! Vote! Vote! Winder-Auburn Rock Quarry Winder, Georgia 30011 Three words to describe Winder-Auburn Rock Quarry: creative, partnership, commitment...

#ELGLKnope: Baltimore, MD vs. Winston Salem, NC

It’s time to vote in the #ELGLKnope Sweet Sixteen! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. We’ll tally the votes and will post the next round of matchups on Tuesday! Vote! Vote! Vote! Baltimore Public Works Museum 751 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Three words to describe Baltimore...

#ELGLKnope: Cincinnati, OH vs. West Bend, WI

It’s time to vote in the #ELGLKnope Sweet Sixteen! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. We’ll tally the votes and will post the next round of matchups on Tuesday! Vote! Vote! Vote! Elsinore Arch, Greater Cincinnati Water Works Cincinnati, Ohio 45232 Three words to describe Elsinore Arch,...

“Ready, Fire, Aim” - Catchy to Say, Messy in Practice

On February 18, 2021, ELGL members discussed "Citizenville" by California Governor Gavin Newsom 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 Alyse Lui. In his book, Citizenville, Gavin Newsome makes a compelling argument...

Scratching the Surface

Right Now with Kevin Teater What I’m Listening to – My dog snoring beside me What I’m Reading – Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson What I’m Watching – The Mandalorian What I’m Doing – Building a new blog series (beavertonperspective.com) Scratching the Surface The depth of community leadership This was hard. My first vote...

Mayor Funk: A Secret Weapon in the Fight for Equity

ELGL is proud to feature the writing and thinking of longtime member Mark Funkhouser. Here’s his latest post, and you can also sign up for his newsletter here. If you’re looking for ways to improve social equity and racial justice in your community, you may find support in an ally you likely haven’t considered: your local...

Allies in the Stream

This article is part of our Black History Month content series and was submitted by Jamilah Stephens. Connect with Jamilah on email or LinkedIn. See all posts in this series and more Equity & Justice resources. The year 2020 will be remembered for many things, among them being the months-long grassroots activism which took place in...

Podcast: From Deputy to City Manager with Marlon Brown, Sarasota, FL

Marlon Brown City Manager City of Sarasota, Florida Twitter Mentors matter. Marlon Brown, City Manager for the City of Sarasota, joined the podcast to discuss his career path, including his recent transition from Deputy City Manager to City Manager. He talked about working with the City Commission and his plans for his first few months...

Empowered Women Empower Women

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Park Planning & Partnerships Manager for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. What I’m Listening To: In honor of my 40th birthday, I’ve prepared an epic 40 for 40 musical adventure: 40 playlists with 40 songs throughout 2021. Join me as I roll...

#ELGLKnope Brackets

Track on our live dashboard! Download your printable or fillable brackets and stay up on the #ELGLKnope action! This is a great way for you to follow along and learn more about the amazing water, sewer, and stormwater facilities we're honoring this month as part of the #ELGLKnope award. Download your bracket Fill in your...

#ELGLKnope: Redwood City, CA vs. North Chicago, IL

It's time to vote in the #ELGLKnope Round of 32! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. We'll tally the votes and will post the next round of matchups on Tuesday! Vote! Vote! Vote! Silicon Valley Clean Water Redwood City, California 94065 Three words to describe Silicon...

#ELGLKnope: Marana, AZ vs. Sierra Vista AZ

It's time to vote in the #ELGLKnope Round of 32! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. We'll tally the votes and will post the next round of matchups on Tuesday! Vote! Vote! Vote! Adonis Lift Station 11555 W Civic Center Dr, Arizona 85653 Three words to...

#ELGLKnope: Cincinnati, OH vs. Winthrop, MA

It's time to vote in the #ELGLKnope Round of 32! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. We'll tally the votes and will post the next round of matchups on Tuesday! Vote! Vote! Vote! Elsinore Arch, Greater Cincinnati Water Works Cincinnati, Ohio 45232 Three words to describe...