by nextAdmin1 | Jul 20, 2022 | Economic Development, Operations, Planning, Podcast
This Week in Local Government – The Ups and Downs of Short Term Rentals Short term rentals are a fast growing economic phenomenon that is affecting most communities around the country. Local government leaders are challenged to harness the economic opportunity...
by nextAdmin1 | Jun 28, 2022 | Operations, Planning, Podcast
This Week in Local Government – Managing Change Change is hard for everyone. In local government, it is even harder. Local Government leaders are dealing with older systems, complex challenges, and a diverse set of stakeholders for nearly every issue. In this...
by mrbgroup | May 24, 2022 | Budget / Finance, Economic Development, Planning
Are Grants Worth It? As a local government leader, you seem to be bombarded with information on grant programs for everything from economic development to tree preservation. On the surface, it seems like a great idea—fill out a few forms and let the checks roll in. ...
by nextAdmin1 | May 24, 2022 | Budget / Finance, Operations, Podcast
Building Stronger Communities-This Week in Local Government: Driving Value Through Shared Services Local governments are consistently facing escalating costs and challenging revenue trends. Your toolkit for continuing to deliver more with less is limited. Working with...
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...