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In The News
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Census data
shows loss in government retirement systems
State and local government retirement systems lost
$178.8 billion in 2008, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Most of
the loss was seen in total securities, which comprise the largest
component of holdings and assets. Read the entire article here.
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ECO SOUND BARRIER –
THE SMART ALTERNATIVE TO PRECAST BARRIERS.
Welcome to the future of sound barriers. Eco Sound Barrier by
CENTRIA is an innovative composite sound barrier that provides an
affordable, environmentally friendly alternative to precast concrete.
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Friday is the
deadline for County Leader of the Year award
nominations
Entry forms and official rules for American City &
County’s 2010 County Leader of the Year awards are now available
online. The award is open to all elected officials, department heads or
employees working for any county government in the United States. Due
April 9, 2010. There are no restrictions on who can submit a nomination.
Visit americancityandcounty.com/forms/
for complete instructions.
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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 – May
27-28, in the Baltimore, MD. This course helps participants
understand how to evaluate their regional business economy and help them
design a responsive BRE support program.
Register
Today!
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KAB announces
2010 Graffiti Hurts grant program
Stamford, Conn.-based Keep America Beautiful (KAB) has
begun its 2010 Graffiti Hurts Grant Program, which offers three grants
of $2,500 to help communities step up local graffiti prevention
activities. This year’s program will present one grant to a community
with a population under 75,000, one to a community with between 75,000
and 250,000 residents, and one to a community with more than 250,000
residents. Read the entire article here.
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Green School & University – A Free Virtual Conference June 24 •
10:30am - 6pm EST
Attend education sessions, network with fellow colleagues and interact
with industry leaders at AS&U’s award-winning interactive event
dedicated to green/sustainable practices in our nation’s education
institutions. You’ll learn specific strategies, tactics and best
practices on Green Design & Planning, Green Buildings/Operations, Green
Financing and Green Cleaning/Maintenance. Learn
more and register for this free, award-winning event!
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NASCIO
releases report on the use of ‘smartphones’ in government
Allowing for the use of personal “smartphones” at
work may help state CIOs control costs, according to a report from the
Lexington, Ky.-based National Association of State Chief Information
Officers (NASCIO). NASCIO’s “Security at the Edge — Protecting
Mobile Computing Devices Part II: Policies on the Use of Smartphones in
State Government” focuses on the use of smartphones and includes a
survey of state policies and security measures for allowing or
disallowing personally owned smartphones to be connected to government
networks. Read the entire article here.
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Survey finds
support for increased public transportation funding
Americans overwhelmingly support increased access to
public transportation and safe walking and biking, according to a survey
released Tuesday by the Washington-based Transportation for America
campaign. The poll found strong support for increased transportation
options and accountability for future spending across geographic areas
and political lines. Read the entire article here.
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New York and
Microsoft offer free computer training for
unemployed
New York will offer free computer training for
unemployed residents throughout the state through Redmond, Wash.-based
Microsoft’s “Elevate America” program. As part of the program, the
state’s Department of Labor will distribute 71,000 vouchers for online
training and certification through One-Stop Career Centers across the
state. Read the entire article here.
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Weekly
Snapshot winner
This week’s winner is Jason Morrison, communications
designer for Henry County, Ga., for his photo of a young boy touching
the county's Veterans Wall monument.
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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Contract Announcements
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The Austin, Texas, Watershed Protection Department has
contracted with Atlanta-based GEOSYNTEC
CONSULTANTS for watershed engineering services.
Saratoga County, N.Y., has purchased software for a countywide
interoperable communications system from Schaumburg, Ill.-based MOTOROLA.
Fort Wayne, Ind., has contracted with Fairfax, Va.-based GERSHMAN,
BRICKNER & BRATTON to consult on the city’s garbage and recycling
collection programs.
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Upcoming Events
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April 8
Spring 2010 Telework Exchange Town Hall Meeting
Washington
www.teleworkexchange.com
April 11-13
Fire Chief's Station Style Conference
Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center
Overland Park, KS
www.firechief.com
April 13-14
Building Web Maps Using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript
R.A. Smith
Brookfield, Wis.
www.rasmithnational.com
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