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Tales of Small Business Success

First State Insights

Lisa St. Clair, the President and CEO of Tail Bangers, and Michelle Harris, the District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Delaware Office, speak with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, as part of National Small Business Week. This May 2, 2022 conversation focused on the growth of Tail Bangers and the personal characteristics, business practices, and public-private partnerships that can help make business suc

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Free and Online Access to Building Codes

Public Works Group Blog

Did you know anyone with access to the internet can check out current building codes at the International Code Council (ICC) website? It’s true! I am really excited about this because when I first started in the industry, I only had access to the physical books, and I always thought how much easier things would be if I could use and refer people to a digital version.

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Another One Bites the Dust: Dealing with Turnover in the Procurement Office

OpenGov

If your procurement office hasn’t already been touched by the Great Resignation, it may soon be. And whether or not this particular cultural trend impacts your procurement team, employee turnover is always a possibility. Not only does turnover create the headache of having to, well, procure a new employee, it can also cause a cascade […]. The post Another One Bites the Dust: Dealing with Turnover in the Procurement Office appeared first on OpenGov.

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How to Scale Up Nature-based Solutions for Adaptation

The City Fix

The new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report highlights the enormous potential of nature to reduce the risks of climate change and build resilience. Political momentum is building for this approach. For example, 137 countries committed in 2021 to collectively end forest loss and land. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.

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Season 5 Episode 6 - How State is Evolving IT to Support International Affairs

GovCast

The State Department is at the forefront of many international affairs, supporting American interests and values abroad. Behind the scenes, however, is a team that provides the IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and solutions that support those diplomatic activities. We talk with State CIO Keith Jones to dive deeper into what those IT activities and modernization priorities are, as well as how State is looking to meet its IT goals through bold contracting opportunities.

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