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IEDC’S BUSINESS
RETENTION & EXPANSION TRAINING COURSE
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) invites you to
attend the Business Retention & Expansion Training Course - April
15-16, in the Washington, DC metro area. This course helps
participants understand how to evaluate their regional business economy
and help them design a responsive BRE support program.
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In The News
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New York
governor drops bid for reelection
New York Gov. David Paterson has dropped his bid for
reelection amid what he called “an accumulation of obstacles that have
obfuscated me from bringing my message to the public,” the latest
being questions regarding his administration’s possible interference
in a staff member’s domestic violence case. However, Paterson said at
a press conference Friday that he plans to complete his current term.
Read the entire article here.
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Map tracks use
of homeland security funds
An interactive map that details the use of homeland
security readiness funds in all 50 states is the central element of
“Homeland Security: Boom and Bust,” a report from the
Washington-based Center for Public Integrity (CPI) and the Berkeley,
Calif.-based Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR). CPI and CIR
compiled the data from state and federal documents to reveal possible
misuse of the funds, such as the purchase of unnecessary equipment. Read
the entire article here.
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Florida County
residents give budget suggestions online
Hillsborough County, Fla., is using multiple social
media Web sites to gather public input on the county’s fiscal year
2011 budget. County officials are expecting another shortfall in that
budget, and they are asking residents what services matter to them most.
Read the entire article here.
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Arkansas
Energy Office announces grants to cities and
counties
The Arkansas Energy Office (AEO), a division of the
Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), has announced a $5
million grant program for small cities and counties to implement energy
efficiency and renewable energy projects. The American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is providing funding for the program through the
U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant
(EECBG) program. Read the entire article here.
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Weekly
snapshot submission
Each week, American City & County selects a photograph
depicting a local scene that will appear on www.americancityandcounty.com.
The photographs should be taken by city, county or state employees. At
the end of the month, one photo is 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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Contract Announcements
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Berkeley, Mo., has contracted with St. Louis-based
KWAME BUILDING GROUP to manage construction of the city’s new
municipal complex.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments has extended its contract
with Orlando-based DATA TRANSFER SOLUTIONS to develop Web-based planning
tools for the agency.
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Upcoming Events
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March 8-11
GIS/CAMA Technologies Conference
URISA and the International Association of Assessing Officers
Little Rock, Ark.
www.urisa.org
March 9-10
Building Web Maps Using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript
R.A. Smith
Brookfield, Wis.
www.rasmithnational.com
March 10-12
The Work Truck Show
National Truck Equipment Association
St. Louis
www.ntea.com
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