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SunGard Public Sector has flexible SaaS solutions
SunGard Public Sector’s Software as
a Service supports cities, counties, and school districts with more
than one hundred subscription-based applications, including finance,
human resources, planning, permitting, and student management. More than
350 public sector customers rely on our hosted services and benefit from
our low cost of entry and flexible deployment options.
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The 2009 International Economic Development Council’s Annual
Conference
Join the International Economic Development Council in Reno, NV, for the
world's largest annual gathering of economic developers. This year’s
conference will be an unprecedented experience with highly relevant
sessions and top speakers tackling the tough issues economic developers
are facing now. Register
today!
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In The News
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American City
& County names Public Works Leader of the Year
American City & County magazine has selected Fort
Wayne, Ind., Public Works Director Bob Kennedy as its 2009 “Public
Works Leader of the Year.” The magazine presents the award annually to
recognize outstanding leadership in public works. A profile of Kennedy
and his contributions to Fort Wayne is featured in the September issue
of the magazine. Read the entire article here
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NACo Webinar
to focus on ARRA reporting
The Washington-based National Association of Counties
(NACo) is presenting a Webinar tomorrow to help counties prepare for the
Oct. 10 deadline to report their use of funds from the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). “Essentials of Recovery Act Reporting”
is scheduled for Tuesday, one month after early registration for
reporting began at www.FederalReporting.gov. Read the entire article here.
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Real RESPECT
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Bellevue University, the leader in adult learning.
The real-world curriculum, developed with subject matter experts, covers
management, organizational structure, and finance. Enroll
today and earn your degree in 16 months ONLINE!
Bellevue University
800-756-7920
bellevue.edu
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Survey: New
transportation funding needed
The federal gasoline tax is not enough to finance the
nation’s highway system, so new funding for transportation projects is
needed, according to a survey of 1,000 Americans from Kansas City,
Mo.-based HNTB Holdings. The “America THINKS” online survey by
Kelton Research also found that 67 percent of respondents were willing
to pay more in tolls, taxes or public transit fares to fund
transportation improvements in their area, such as highway capacity
expansions and high-speed rail. Read the entire article here.
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Local Government Summit: Stepping Forward into Tomorrow's Local
Government Now
Virtual Conference - October 20, 2009
Learn best practices at informative and engaging sessions, interact with
industry partners and live booth personnel, and network with fellow
colleagues throughout the virtual summit. The day-long free virtual
conference will focus on practical resources, tools and methods for:
Developing innovative processes for service delivery to
citizens and businesses
Leveraging technology to drive local government
transparency
Streamlining internal organization efficiencies and
collaboration
Register
for free today!
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Local
governments can help control childhood obesity, report
says
Local governments can do more to help prevent
childhood obesity, according to a report from the Washington-based
National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine (NAS IM). The
report, “Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity,”
includes specific examples of how local officials across the nation have
taken steps to reduce childhood obesity rates. Read the entire article
here.
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Counties try
new 911 systems
Two counties are trying new 911 dispatch technology
that foreshadows the advances promised by Next Generation 911 systems.
The new systems enable emergency personnel to precisely locate cell
phone calls and operate 911 services jointly from separate locations.
Read the entire article here.
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Weekly
Snapshot winner
This week’s winner is David Carson, senior GIS
analyst for Hillsborough County, Fla., Water Resource Services, for his
photo of Blackwater Creek on the department's Cone Ranch wellfield
property.
To view this week's snapshot, visit americancityandcounty.com/weeklysnapshot/.
Each Friday, a photograph depicting a local scene will be selected to
appear on www.americancityandcounty.com.
The photographs should be by city or county employees or of city and
county public activities. At the end of the month, one photo will be
selected to print in American City & County magazine. To submit a photo,
simply send an e-mail to edward.brock@penton.com.
Attach the digital photo in jpeg format with a 300 dpi resolution, 5X7
inches. Include a description of where the picture was taken, when and
the photographer's name. You will be notified by e-mail if your
photograph is chosen to appear on the Web and in print.
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Municipal Index
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In the market for new products? Visit the American
City & County Municipal Index online (www.americancityandcountyguide.com/)
to find suppliers of products used in water and wastewater facilities,
streets and highways, solid waste collection, processing and disposal,
parks and recreation facilities, and much more.
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Career Opportunities
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TOWN MANAGER - Tyrone, Ga.
For information on this and other local government job openings, visit
"HireAGovPro.”
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Contract Announcements
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Buffalo, N.Y., has purchased reporting and Web based
software from Alpharetta, Ga.-based INFOR PUBLICSECTOR.
Allegheny County, Pa., has purchased mapping software from Beverly,
Mass.-based ENVISTA CORP.
The consolidated government of Indianapolis and Marion County, Ind., has
contracted with Los Angeles-based NORTHROP GRUMMAN to provide technical
management and support for the city and county.
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