Although the national economy has improved of late, local governments are faced with long-term budget challenges.... These challenges are opportunities to break the status quo, think differently, and evaluate new and better ways to serve our communities. Within this landscape, we need ICMA more than ever.

"Civic innovation" aims to transform our nation's cities by strengthening the relationship between citizens and their local governments in order to improve lives...

Economic development and job creation are goals for us all. The regional approach helps enforce a message that when one benefits, the entire region can benefit as well.