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Data-driven decision-making leads to excellence: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Richard Derrick

No question, Henderson, Nev., residents are pleased with their city’s management. According to Henderson’s American City & County 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Award nomination: “The city has achieved and maintained a 97 percent citizen satisfaction for quality of life (highest in the nation for mid-to-large-sized cities participating in the survey), 94 percent citizen satisfaction with […]

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The latest threat to drinking water systems? Cyberattacks, EPA says

Muleshoe is a town of about 5,000 people located in north Texas. In January, it became the victim of a cyberattack by a hacking group with possible ties to the Russian government, CNN reported. The hackers’ target? The town’s drinking water system. Few city infrastructures are more critical than drinking water systems—and many of those […]

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Are Your Employees Protected? 5 Safety Precautions for Long-Term Success

Maintaining a safe work environment should always be a top priority. Whether it’s a busy office, a hot kitchen or a noisy construction site, reducing the risk of injury and protecting your workforce is more than a regulatory compliance. From minor accidents to life-threatening injuries, the risks are real and varied. However, a proactive approach […]

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Transforming Your Higher Ed Organization with Cloud Migration

Migrating to the cloud offers a multitude of benefits like agility, scalability, and cost savings. Even though moving to the cloud has so many benefits, this move takes a comprehensive strategy to migrate the cloud successfully and efficiently. Utilizing Insight Public Sector through a cooperative, such as OMNIA Partners, helps you create a cloud strategy that […]

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The Three P’s of Disaster Preparedness

And how a group purchasing organization (GPO) can help your organization prepare and rebuild We live in a world where we’re far more likely to worry about the present than the future. Your to-do list is getting longer each day, and it probably seems more productive to handle immediate, more pressing needs instead of sitting […]

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Town Simplifies Purchasing with OMNIA Partners NEW Ecommerce Platform, OPUS

At a Glance Town of Epping, NH Population: ~7,100 Individuals Involved with Purchasing: – Jake Roger: Town Administrator – Joyce Blanchard: Executive Secretary Sector City Government Challenges – Limited resources – Cumbersome RFP process to purchase goods and services – Hours spent on research Benefits of OMNIA Partners OPUS – User-friendly – Eliminated RFP process […]

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Survey: More 2024 college graduates are applying to government jobs

The number of recent college graduates applying to government jobs saw an increase compared with last year’s graduating class, according to a survey of 2024 graduates by Handshake. Handshake, a recruiting and networking software provider for students, found that 7.5% of job applications from the class of 2024 have been for government roles, an increase […]

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Cities and counties can shrink infrastructure expenses through effective data continuity and control

Public agencies want a better way to leverage data to make the construction and operation of infrastructure less expensive, says Matt Sprague, market manager – local governments for Trimble’s Owner & Public Sector. Trimble is a technology company that offers a variety of integrated infrastructure solutions to local government (including cities) and other sectors. “We […]

These are the 15 fastest growing cities in the U.S.

Thirteen of the 15 fastest growing cities in the U.S. in 2023 are in the South, according to the Vintage 2023 Population Estimates released last week by the U.S. Census Bureau. The percentage estimates were for cities with populations of 20,000 or more. “The population growth across the South in 2023 was driven by significant […]

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Local government officials: Stay focused and persistent as you work to achieve sustainability targets

For cities and counties striving to their communities more sustainable, architect Nate Thomas, AIA offers simple advice: “Inaction is worse than action. Keep the big picture in mind, but don’t forget the details.” Thomas serves as project manager and director of sustainability at The Architectural Team (TAT), a master planning, architecture and interior design firm […]

Year: 2021

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Data-driven decision-making leads to excellence: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Richard Derrick

News

The latest threat to drinking water systems? Cyberattacks, EPA says

Sponsored

Are Your Employees Protected? 5 Safety Precautions for Long-Term Success

Sponsored

Transforming Your Higher Ed Organization with Cloud Migration

Sponsored

The Three P’s of Disaster Preparedness

Sponsored

Town Simplifies Purchasing with OMNIA Partners NEW Ecommerce Platform, OPUS

News

Survey: More 2024 college graduates are applying to government jobs

Article

Cities and counties can shrink infrastructure expenses through effective data continuity and control

These are the 15 fastest growing cities in the U.S.

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Local government officials: Stay focused and persistent as you work to achieve sustainability targets

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Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.

These states ranked the best for drinking water quality in 2024

These localities were named the top 10 ‘healthiest communities’ in the U.S.