AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Forward-thinking leaders from across the US federal government working in civilian, financials, defense, and national security gathered to discuss emerging technologies, and share best practices and ways to use the cloud to advance their missions. David Appel on stage at the Federal Executive Forum. Amazon’s $2.5

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Reprogramming the City

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Future of Urban Reuse UTEC Water Billboard – Lima, Peru Cascade Stairway – Hong Kong Cities worldwide are brimming with examples of how old structures and spaces can be reimagined to serve new, often unexpected purposes. Urban reuse allows cities to maintain a connection to their past while adapting to modern needs.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 29, 2024

Cybersecurity, modernization and inclusivity are just a few of the upcoming online training topics that GovLoop is offering this month. PT to hear from government and industry experts about the current threat landscape and what should be on your radar for 2024. Join us online Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m.

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First State Insights

MARCH 16, 2022

Ellory Monks, co-founder of The Atlas, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about major opportunities and challenges the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) presents for state and local governments. For more information on The Atlas, visit [link].

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Learning, networking and new ideas are all on the agenda for the free 2022 Google Government Summit in Washington, D.C. You’ll have the opportunity to dive into a variety of topics like cybersecurity, addressing workplace burnout, developing an agile agency, encouraging collaboration via the cloud, and more.

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Barrett & Greene

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Cities, counties and states from coast to coast are cultivating efforts to create more diverse workforce – one that mirrors the communities which they serve in terms of race, ethnicity and gender. Last month, we spoke with Linda Misegadis, Senior Government Strategist for UKG about just this issue. Take a look.

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zencity

DECEMBER 13, 2021

What makes a city a great place to live? There are many factors, from local economy and access to great entertainment, to a strong sense of community, to the sheer beauty a city has to offer. But the positive feedback a city receives is just as important as its negative feedback.

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Policy Chats

JUNE 16, 2020

In this episode, retired CEO of San Bernardino County, Greg Devereaux talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the different roles and responsibilities of counties versus cities in general, but especially amid a pandemic.

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Policy Chats

JUNE 16, 2020

In this episode, retired CEO of San Bernardino County, Greg Devereaux talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the different roles and responsibilities of counties versus cities in general, but especially amid a pandemic. Mr. Podcast Highlights: “Counties, in relation to the state, we are arms of the state.if

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CarahCast

JUNE 2, 2021

In this special condensed podcast, Bruce Coffing, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the City of Chicago, and Chris Covino, Policy Director for Cybersecurity for the City of Los Angeles, will summarize the insightful thoughts from the Local Government Track at RSA Public Sector Day 2021.

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zencity

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It is an opportunity for local governments to increase engagement, to get more equitable community feedback and reach more residents, and to help build trust with the community by more easily meeting them where they are. Learn 5 tips for community engagement in local government. What is digital civic engagement?

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Policy Chats

JULY 29, 2022

For about the last 50 years or so, cities in America have not been building to meet demand and population growth.” - Stan Oklobdzija defining the crux of housing shortages. “If This is the way it's done across the developed world.” - Stan Oklobdzija on the topic of government intervention and addressing the core issues of the housing crisis.

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Policy Chats

JULY 29, 2022

For about the last 50 years or so, cities in America have not been building to meet demand and population growth.”. Stan Oklobdzija on the topic of homeowners and the motivation behind limiting housing production. Stan Oklobdzija on the topic of government intervention and addressing the core issues of the housing crisis.

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GovLoop

APRIL 3, 2023

Data storytelling, cybersecurity mandates, effective conflict resolution, multi-generational management…which topic piques your interest? Government Speakers: Russel Marsh, Cyber Operations Director, Office of the Chief Information Officer, National Nuclear Security Administration Alaina R. Government Speaker: TBA Favorite

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Policy Chats

AUGUST 14, 2020

In this episode, City Attorney for Mill Valley and Fairfield, Greg Stepanicich talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about "police power" and the legality of the shutdown. About Mr. Stepanicich: Mr. Stepanicich is the City Attorney for Mill Valley and Fairfield.

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Policy Chats

AUGUST 14, 2020

In this episode, City Attorney for Mill Valley and Fairfield, Greg Stepanicich talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about "police power" and the legality of the shutdown. About Mr. Stepanicich: Mr. Stepanicich is the City Attorney for Mill Valley and Fairfield. spp-black-press.

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zencity

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

When it comes to creating a city or county budget , there are many ways to move forward: whether it’s taking the previous year’s budget and adapting it as necessary, or throwing it all away and starting with a blank slate. 5 types of city and county budgets and how to add community feedback to each. Line-item budgets.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 19, 2024

They’re like cities themselves: endless, incremental, evolving and collective. Besides the example of Pittsburgh, the elements came out of the articles I did for an EU National Institutes of Culture Washington Chapter project in Baltimore, where I wrote about revitalization efforts in 7 European cities.

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Decisions That Matter

JUNE 29, 2021

They share their experiences working in public procurement in the age of COVID, and they tackle important topics like sustainability, social responsibility, the realities of working in centralized vs. decentralized governments, and much more.

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Decisions That Matter

JUNE 29, 2021

They share their experiences working in public procurement in the age of COVID, and they tackle important topics like sustainability, social responsibility, the realities of working in centralized vs. decentralized governments, and much more.

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zencity

JANUARY 19, 2023

Local government officials have just encountered one of the biggest public health emergencies of their careers. Over the course of 2022, the Zencity team attended nearly 70 government conferences across 22 states. We held 15 speaking sessions with our partner cities and counties and met many of our city and county partners.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

From hiring to innovation to what makes an effective team dynamic, we’re covering pressing topics in public service all month long. 2 | 2 pm ET/11 am PT Be a Talent Hotspot: How to Attract and Retain Successful Employees Government hiring isn’t just about filling open positions. Government Speaker: TBA.

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Social Pinpoint

APRIL 21, 2024

Let’s explore how the City of Pittsburgh is using digital tools to create psychological safety, availability, and meaningfulness. Fast forward to the fall of 2020, in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Pittsburgh hosted a two-month, virtual open house for the Oakland Plan.

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Bang the Table

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

For the delight and entertainment of our zillions of listeners each month (we have decided to go monthly for now) we will include a Feature Topic, Shout Out, Special Guest and The Tool of the Month! This episode we cover the following sensational topics and glorious insight into citizen engagement in the UK (and further afield) .

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

We’ll speak with experts from all levels of government about topics like technology investments, management efforts and transformation initiatives to get you on the right track in 2023. Cathy Draine, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, City of Everett, MA. 9 from 10 a.m.-12:45 ET/7-9:45 a.m.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 18, 2024

Definitely this is another example of DC government's failure to focus and to be innovative. It's amazing how much I've written about this topic, providing guidance for something that could have been great. The state requires that SRTS maps be created for all elementary schools, and some cities go beyond and do it for all schools.

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Google Public Sector

JULY 31, 2023

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to join public sector leaders to discuss a topic that is top of mind for everyone – generative AI. In government, this technology will help agencies accelerate mission outcomes and deliver services in entirely new ways. Many of our customers are already using AI to advance their missions.

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zencity

JANUARY 3, 2022

It’s a new year, which means our team is here to share the local government conferences we’re most excited for in 2022. But by mid-year, as things began opening up, we were back in action in person, happy to see so many of our local government friends and colleagues! 10 Best Local Government Conferences 2022.

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Human Transit

JANUARY 5, 2023

Why do non-NYC American cities have such a hard time attracting mass transit ridership? But one thing I want to say to the growing community of people who are interested in them is that American agencies don’t deliver on these goals because this country’s high-level governance constructs don’t say they should deliver on them.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

US state and local government and education customers can get in-person no-cost training, hands-on help, and more at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) State and Local Learning Days. There will be one event from September 20-22 in Scottsdale, AZ at the Arizona State University (ASU) Smart City Cloud Innovation Center. The AWS Cloud Journey.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 30, 2024

Our clients range from local and state governments to industry and nonprofits that use and rely on engagement in their decision-making processes. This process limits the local government to maybe a handful of streets a year if they follow a process of mail-drop, feedback, and tree planting one street at a time.

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zencity

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In 2022, all California cities and counties will be legally required to recycle organic waste. While not all states have mandatory recycling laws, whether for disposables or organic waste, most cities and counties have some sort of voluntary or required household recycling program, separate from requirements for commercial recycling.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This is a common architecture we see throughout State and Local Government customers (figure 1). For the public sector, agencies (or companies) are typically managed centrally by the State, City, or County’s central IT team: Figure 1 The operations or central IT team manages the tenant on behalf of the hosted agencies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Fraser, chief technology officer (CTO) of New York City. Fraser, chief technology officer (CTO) of New York City, about the rapid digital transformation in the public sector and key trends that can help build a better future. Learn more about Continuity of Government IT on AWS. Announcing the 2022-2023 IMAGINE Grant winners.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 16, 2023

The award focuses on research topics relevant to NIDDK's Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Diseases, as well as its Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition. Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S.

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zencity

JANUARY 18, 2022

The mental health impact of the pandemic has been top-of-mind from almost the start, when schools began shutting down and remote learning became the norm in many cities across the US. Some cities might have the capacity to have a counselor in-house. Supporting the mental health of employees. This one should be simple.

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Policy Chats

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

So every time you pay them, the landlord has won." - Scott Talkov on the topic of understanding your position of power as a tenant. So every time you pay them, the landlord has won." - Scott Talkov on the topic of understanding your position of power as a tenant.

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