by mrbgroup | Apr 12, 2022 | Economic Development, Planning, Podcast, Resources
This Week in Local Government- Regrouping on ARPA The American Rescue Plan Act represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for local governments to accelerate investment in local priorities. Regulations around ARPA, as it is known, have been greatly simplified to...
by mrbgroup | Apr 8, 2022 | Economic Development, Planning, Podcast, Resources
This Week in Local Government- Creating a People-Centered Culture in Town Hall While local governments have traditionally been immune to global workforce fluctuations, “The Great Resignation,” along with the impacts of Millennial and GenZ lifestyles, is...
by mrbgroup | Apr 1, 2022 | Economic Development, Planning, Podcast, Resources
This Week in Local Government- The Value of a Board Retreat As an elected or appointed leader, it’s easy to get mired down in the day-to-day necessities of managing a local government organization. However, if you don’t take some time to step back and set...
by mrbgroup | Mar 17, 2022 | Economic Development, Planning, Podcast, Resources
This Week in Local Government-Three Things Leaders Can do to Achieve Housing Goals Nearly every community in the country is facing a housing challenge. It’s likely that costs and inventory shortages are hampering your ability to grow your community, attract...
by mrbgroup | Mar 10, 2022 | Economic Development, Planning, Podcast, Resources
This Week in Local Government-Keeping Your Residents in the Know Telling your story is one of the most critical jobs in local government, but it’s also the most typically forgotten. We get so busy doing the work in our communities that we forget to tell folks about...
by mrbgroup | Mar 2, 2022 | Economic Development, Planning, Podcast, Resources
This Week in Local Government-Tips for Getting the Jump on Grant Applications There are more federal, state, and philanthropic funds flowing to local government than at any time in recent memory! Matt Horn provides a quick look at what you can do right now to be...