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IEDC’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CREDIT ANALYSIS TRAINING COURSE
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) invites you to
attend the Economic
Development Credit Analysis Training Course- June 8-10,
Charlotte, NC. Participants will learn the basics of
structuring deals for small businesses that often combine public and
private sector financing programs. Learn how to work with business
owners to assess a small business’s financial strengths and
weaknesses.
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In The News
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WERF requests
proposals for decentralized stormwater management
research
The Alexandria, Va.-based Water Environment Research
Foundation (WERF) has issued a request for proposals from parties
interested in researching decentralized stormwater management
techniques. WERF will pay $112,000 for the development of educational
tools and training that will supplement existing stormwater management
approaches, create more hydrologically functional site designs,
facilitate urban retrofits, reduce costs associated with stormwater
management infrastructure and address larger watershed-scale goals. Read
the entire article here.
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Clean is beautiful, indoors and out.
Keep your community’s paved areas and buildings safe and attractive
with Advance sweepers and floor-cleaning machines. Our high-productivity
equipment can help you clean “green” and reduce your cleaning costs.
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“How-to” bulletins about indoor and outdoor cleaning.
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Report shows
U.S. infrastructure needs immediate improvement
The United States risks losing its ability to compete
globally if steps are not taken immediately to upgrade the nation's
infrastructure, according to a report released Tuesday by the
Washington-based Urban Land Institute (ULI). The report, "Infrastructure
2008: A Competitive Advantage," calls for the creation of a federal
framework to replace the "outdated" regional planning process that has
led to "a mish-mash of disconnected regional infrastructure management
approaches." Read the entire article here.
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Group Retiree Health insurance from The Hartford® offers
flexible plan designs and integrates medical and prescription drug
coverage with Medicare which may help reduce your annual premium expense
and GASB liability. Click
here to learn more.
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AGA blog to
focus on government accountability and transparency
On April 25, the Alexandria, Va.-based Association of
Government Accountants (AGA) launched a blog for state, local and
federal government financial managers to discuss government transparency
and accountability issues. Daily discussion topics include solutions and
priorities in financial reporting. Read the entire article here.
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CDW•G will be by your side with the tools you need for a 21st Century
Community – a place where technology is optimized to improve how a
community responds to critical situations. So visit the21stcenturycommunity.com
today and learn more about how technology and CDW•G are meeting
your challenges head on.
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ICMA podcast
discusses use of 311/CRM systems
The Washington-based International City/County
Management Association (ICMA) has released a podcast on the use of 311
and citizen relationship management (CRM) systems. The 46-minute podcast
features experts from ICMA, the New York-based Alfred P. Sloan
Foundation and the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research
Center discussing the results of ICMA's 2007 311/CRM survey. Read the
entire article here.
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Corps of
Engineers and PBS&J work on national levee database
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Miami-based
environmental engineering firm PBS&J are compiling a database on the
nation's levees as part of a federal mandate. Congress directed the
Corps to complete the levee inventory and status check in 2005 in
response to the flooding of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Read
the entire article here.
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NACE launches
education and grant program to improve traffic
signs
The Washington-based National Association of County
Engineers (NACE) has launched an educational campaign and companion
grant program to help counties replace traffic signs to meet new Federal
Highway Administration retroreflectivity standards. The program aims to
increase awareness of the new standards and to lower the cost of
replacing non-compliant signs. Read the entire article here.
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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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The HP
BladeSystem c-Class Enter into a new level of speed, agility and
flexibility with the latest server technology only from HP.
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Career Opportunities
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CITY ENGINEER — Minot, N.D.
For details about these and other local government job openings, visit
"Career Opportunities” at americancityandcounty.com/careers/.
To advertise a position on AMERICAN CITY & COUNTY's Web site, contact
Gary Kazmier at (800) 443-4969, ext. 4, or gary.kazmier@penton.com.
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Contract Announcements
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Portsmouth, Ohio, has purchased Web-based geographic
information system software from San Rafael, Calif.-based AUTODESK to
make maps and other utility information available to residents
online.
Hutchins, Texas, Fire Rescue has purchased records management and mobile
data system software from Castle Hayne, N.C.-based VISIONAIR.
The Florida Department of Management Services has purchased broadband
communication software from San Antonio, Texas-based AT&T that will be
used by education, rural health care and non-profit agencies, and state
employees.
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Upcoming Events
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May 8
Building Blocks for Universal Health Care in New York: Bridging Coverage
Gaps with Information Technology
Hudson Center for Health Equity & Quality
New York
www.hcheq.org
May 11-14
Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference & Expo
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute
Las Vegas
www.afvi.org
May 19-21
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Washington
Legislative Update
Washington
www.ifebp.org
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