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Pleasant Prairie, WI Community Development Authority Approves Plan for Bio-Medical Innovation Center

Members of the Pleasant Prairie Community Development Authority approved a Conceptual Plan for a regional bio-medical innovation center that is holding the attention of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).

ICMA Partners with Craigslist Foundation Boot Camp

Building Better Communities by Aligning Interests

Survey Results Show Local Governments Cautiously Optimistic about Future Economic Growth

Gainesville, FL Kicks Off Dismantling Racism Initiative

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Florida Cities - questions about Main Street & Chamber support

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Redevelopment of Blighted Condominium Sites

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Inspection Departments

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City of Casa Grande General Plan 2020

Local Government Innovation | City of Casa Grande | 2010

SPARK's Cantillon e-Courses for Technology Entrepreneurs

Case Study | 2010

SPARK’s Talent Enhancement Program

Case Study | 2010

SPARK’s Entrepreneur Boot Camp

Case Study | 2010

The City of San Antonio 2007 to 2012 Bond Committee ...

Sample Government Document | 2010

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Rucker, Tumiko

Town Administrator, Town of Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC

Blair, Robert

Associate Professor of Public Administration and Urban Studies, University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE

Still, Harry

City Planner, City of Alabaster
Alabaster, AL

Couch, Thomas

County Manager, County of Bulloch
Statesboro, GA

Rimer, Michael

Township Manager-Secretary, Township of Manheim
Lancaster, PA

Mobley, James

Adjunct Faculty, Portland State University
Portland, OR

Articles

Pleasant Prairie, WI Community Development Authority Approves Plan for Bio-Medical Innovation Center

26 August 2010

ICMA Partners with Craigslist Foundation Boot Camp

28 May 2010

ICMA will partner with the Craigslist Foundation for its Boot Camp conference, a unique, one-day event focused on community building.

Building Better Communities by Aligning Interests

29 April 2010

In this April 21 Governing.com column, ICMA Executive Director Bob O'Neill and Strategic Inititatives Director Ron Carlee examine how local leaders can help ...

Survey Results Show Local Governments Cautiously Optimistic about Future Economic Growth

15 April 2010

As the nation attempts to dig out of the recession, survey results offer cautious optimism about economic growth and ongoing economic development.

Gainesville, FL Kicks Off Dismantling Racism Initiative

15 February 2010

Gainesville, FL Office of Equal Opportunity, along with the Dismantling Racism Change Team, is sponsoring the community initiative Dismantling Racism: A Community Initiative on Race & Race Relations, a five-year effort that addresses race and racism, including institutional racism in the City of Gainesville.

Economic Crisis Necessitates New Way of Doing Business for City, Town, and County Governments

23 December 2009

Results from ICMA survey of more than 2,200 localities lllustrate effects of financial crisis, offer glimpse into “new normal” for localities

Economic Development Strategies Remain Key in Challenging Times

29 October 2009

During this time of fiscal challenges for local governments, ICMA is committed to identifying strategies and programs that may be useful to local governments in ...

Is the Stimulus Working?

23 October 2009

ICMA releases new paper that discusses innovative ways to evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes from the investment.

Federal Government Introduces Making Home Affordable Program

22 October 2009

The federal government has introduced the Making Home Affordable program, which may be able to help citizens in your community weather the economic crisis.

ICMA's CityLinks Post-Tsunami Recovery Program Recognized for Work in India

16 July 2009

ICMA's CityLinks Post-Tsunami Recovery Program paired Cuddalore and Nagapattinam with three Florida cities that have faced similar natural disasters and developed the resources to handle them.

Airdrie, AB Top 10 Community To Do Business

29 June 2009

Airdrie is one of Alberta's best communities for business. A runner-up to this year's top community, Alberta's International Region, Airdrie was recognized by Alberta Venture magazine in their annual 'Top 10 Communities To Do Business' feature in their June issue.

Montréal Offers Learning Opportunities for Managers Outside the Convention Center

26 June 2009

The 2009 ICMA Annual Conference is a perfect laboratory for learning about sustainability, urban transformation, mass transit, and more!

Loudoun County Receives National Award for Innovation

25 June 2009

Loudoun County has received a National Association of Counties (NACo) 2009 Achievement Award for innovative programming for the Real Estate Assessment Review Online Application (REAA).

Mecklenburg County Wins NACO Award For Capital Improvements Project Development

23 June 2009

The development of the Mecklenburg County Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) Mapping System has earned a National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award for Mecklenburg County Information Services & Technology (IST), Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and the County Manager's Office.

Phoenix is Named All-American City

22 June 2009

It's official: Phoenix is an All-America City - for the fifth time. National Civic League judges today chose the city as one of 10 winners of the prestigious, nationwide competition.

Fairfax County receives eight National Association of Counties 2009 Achievement Awards

18 June 2009

Fairfax County received eight National Association of Counties (NACo) 2009 Achievement Awards recognizing innovative county programs. Three of the awards are for Best in Category, the most received by any county nationwide.

Independence, Missouri: Community Development Department Earns High Marks

18 May 2009

The City of Independence Community Development Department has received high marks for management of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and programs in its Annual Community Assessment by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The assessment review not only examines the City’s management of funds and activities undertaken but also progress toward its stated goals and the statutory goals of the programs under which federal assistance is provided.

Promoting Local Economic Development Worldwide

17 February 2009

"Invest in Serbia": Cities apply lessons from ICMA economic development training in a competition that showcases their assets for potential investors.

ICMA Creates Successful Global Partnerships

4 September 2008

Thanks to CityLinks partnerships, communities worldwide have improved their local services and the lives of their residents.

Santa Fe, NM Holds Ceremonial Ground Breaking for “The Emerald Home”

9 July 2008

On Monday, June 23, 2008, the City of Santa Fe will team with SunMax, LLC and Sundancer Creations, Custom Builders, in a ceremonial ground breaking for "The Emerald Home," a pilot project for the forthcoming Santa Fe Green Building Code. "The Emerald Home" will be a true net-zero home, showcasing innovative design, materials, building systems and renewable energy.

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Florida Cities - questions about Main Street & Chamber support

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Community Development Downtown Development Finance and Budgeting Non-Profit Organizations Partnerships Special Events

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Redevelopment of Blighted Condominium Sites

The City of Wellington, FL is interested in any best ... View answers and respond

Community Development Management Sustainability

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Inspection Departments

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Community Development Housing Code Enforcement Inspections Management

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Randy Anstine asked

20 Jul 10

Message Board Policies

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Community Development Management Public Policy

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Conor Cusack asked

9 Jul 10

Consider if $ from illegal assets forfeiture, matched by $ donated via local businesses for kids!

Under current state and federal legislation, approximately 80 percent of ... View answers and respond

Active Living Children and Youth Citizen Education Community Development Public Schools

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22 Jun 10

Sales Tax Revenue (STAR) Bonds

Which states currently use STAR bonds for economic development purposes? ... View answers and respond

Community Development Economic Development Neighborhood Development

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Tracy Corman asked

8 Jun 10

Programs to proactively address code compliance

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Community Development Neighborhood Development Zoning Zoning Code Enforcement

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Senior Housing RFP

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Community Development Housing Rehabilitation Human Services

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24 May 10

Neighborhood Index

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Community Development Neighborhood Development

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23 Feb 10

Alternative Economic Strategies

Looking for strategies for alternative economic drivers in small communities. View answers and respond

Community Development Economic Development Economic Development Plans

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