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The Alliance for Innovation recognizes the need to affiliate with national and international partners that support our mission to transform local government by accelerating the development and dissemination of innovations.  Partners provide a wide variety of services and resources to both the Alliance and its members. 

affiliate partnership program

The Alliance Affiliate Partnership Program has deepened and broadened our relationship with associations that are pursuing the work of innovation in local government.  Through the Affiliate Partnership Program, the Alliance is able to increase awareness of national innovations and gain exposure to local innovations that can be shared nationally. 

The Alliance is proud of our relationships with the following associations:

Arizona City/County Management Association   

Center for Digital Government

City Management Association of Oklahoma

Colorado Municipal League

Florida City and County Management Association

Georgia City/County Management Association 

Government Finance Officers Association

Illinois City/County Management Association

League of Arizona Cities and Towns

Local Government Managers Association of Nevada

Maryland Municipal League 

Missouri Municipal League

Municipal Management Association of Northern California

Municipal Management Association of Southern California

Municipal Technical Advisory Service at the University of Tennessee

National Environmental Health Association

National Council for Public-Private Partnerships

Nebraska City/County Management Association

North Carolina City and County Management Association

Ohio City/County Management Association

Paramount World Group

Texas Municipal League

The University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration

Virginia Local Government Management Association

Wisconsin City/County Management Association

Are you interested in becoming an Affiliate Partner of the Alliance for Innovation?  Contact your Regional Director. 

corporate Members

Alliance Corporate Members serve to create opportunities for local governments to pursue innovative solutions that save cost and initiate greater effectiveness within organizations and communities.  Corporate Members offer unique products, consulting and training specifically tailored to benefit Alliance members and provide solutions in a credible, non-commercial environment. 

Please review the impressive list of Alliance Corporate Members and let us know how we can support you in working with each.  Contact the Regional Director in your area for more information, introductions and to schedule virtual demonstrations. 

 ActiveGovtNetworkRGB
Active Network, Government brings 30 years of experience empowering government agencies to deliver superior service by improving the way they are delivered to, and accessed by, citizens. The company's solutions include integrated payment and cashiering, citizen service management, web content management, and revenue-generating marketing programs. learn more or contact 858-964-3801
 
american funding innovators, inc. is a developer of innovative, web-based software solutions targeting the needs of the grant community.  with over 35 years of experience in the technology and grant industries, afi management understands the needs of grant organizations.  through on-going collaboration with stakeholders at all levels of the grant community, the company is dedicated to delivering simple solutions to complex problems at affordable prices. learn more or contact 800-580-7146

app-order
App-Order is the #1 leader in smartphone technology for government agencies by providing all-¬‐in--‐one software solutions for communications and data management.  Combining the best of smartphone and web‐based features, their customized apps save time and money while generating gains in productivity and efficiency allowing cities and counties to truly engage their community as well as encourage teamwork and data sharing among employees. Visit their new headquarters and training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  For more information, go to www.app-order.com



cbpp
 
The Center for Priority Based Budgeting™ offers research and advisory services that move communities to conditions of fiscal health (in the short term) and fiscal wellness (for the long term).
Communities across America are struggling to develop meaningful and fiscally prudent budgets under financial pressures unknown in modern times. Revenues are down while demand for services are up. The creative, organic, and diagnostic process developed by the Center for Priority Based Budgeting progresses from a diagnosis to a prescription that ultimately enables communities to link funding decisions to their avowed priorities 
Learn more (http://www.pbbcenter.org/) or call 303-756-9090, ext. 325 or 326.
 
as a global leader in full-service engineering, consulting, construction, and operations, ch2m hill has the human and technical resources, the international footprint, and the depth of know-how and experience to help you achieve success in any corner of the world.  the wide spectrum of expertise, knowledge, and services across varied industries and government agencies sets us apart in our commitment to partner with you to achieve your strategic and operational goals. learn more or contact 720-286-4280
iXP Corporation is the leading company that municipal governments and public safety organizations rely on to solve their mission critical emergency response challenges. iXP works with our clients to carefully evaluate and align their requirements for Governance, Operations, Technology and Facilities. We then develop and implement an integrated system of reliable components and response capabilities specific to their needs that ensure dependable emergency response performance under all conditions.
From Governance best practices to Operations management, from emergency response Technology systems to Facilities integration planning and regional consolidation – iXP has developed and implemented successful, scalable solutions to solve public safety challenges for our nation’s largest city, as well as rural communities and everything in-between.
For those governments facing public safety challenges – our knowledge, experience and practical insight provide you the delivered value and professional peace of mind you require to manage your complex world with confidence. 
To learn more about iXP, visit their website or call 609-409-7272 or email info@ixpcorp.com
 

ManagementGroup
Management Education Group, Inc. has a proven record of guiding public sector managers to become more effective and successful leaders through workshops, consulting and practical resources tailored to the needs of public agencies. Local governments across the country have turned to the Management Education Group, Inc. for help in designing performance management and feedback systems that lead to greater levels of accountability and improved employee performance. Together, we create a workplace where people excel at public service. Visit http://managementEducationgroup.com for more information.
 
the experts at the mejorando group are skilled at helping government organizations and business achieve optimal performance.  They provide consulting, organizational development services, leadership and management skills training designed to get results.  they are one of the country's leading experts in designing and implementing succession-planning programs. learn more or contact 925-518-0187

networkfleet
Networkfleet, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless fleet management services that improve fleet efficiency by reducing fuel use, emissions and maintenance expenses. The company's technology combines vehicle diagnostic monitoring with an online GPS fleet tracking system. Networkfleet has more than 50 patents issued or pending surrounding remote diagnostics and has received numerous awards for its technology. Founded in 1999, Networkfleet is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hughes Telematics, Inc. and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.For more information, please contact Networkfleet at (866) 869-1353.


Peach New Media offers municipal governments tools to build branded online communities and eLearning centers. Streaming educational video and audio, live webcasts of council and committee meetings, and private online communities are just a few of the tools PNM has to help you reach more people with more content. Learn More
 
peak democracy provides web services that help government, media and other civic organizations strengthen their democracies and to improve the quality of life in their communities.  Peak democracy strengthens communities by augmenting and diversifying civil, civic engagement.  this leads to increased citizen knowledge and government insight, creating better decisions, laws, policies and practices. learn more or contact 510-643-4218

rabinerresources
David Rabiner, Keynote Speaker/Trainer - One of the most experienced professional speakers in the country; David averages more than 100 presentations a year.   With more than 1,800 presentations in 12 countries and 44 states David is known for his rare combination of expertise, humor, energy, and story-telling on topics such as:
Leadership - Inspires audiences to look beyond the transactional nature of management and build organizational purpose, strength, and resilience.
Influence - Explores the small, powerful changes audiences can make to move people from point A to point B (without force!).
Peak Performance - Lays out the principles of peak performance and how to turn desired qualities into personal virtues.
Teams - Helps groups work together more effectively and improve their focus on and achievement of goals
David earned the coveted Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation which is the international benchmark for speaking excellence held by less than 600 people worldwide.
Alliance members, Affiliate and Corporate Partners receive reduced rates for Rabiner’s Keynote and Training standard fees.  Contact your Regional Director for details.

techsolve
techsolve's team of experienced management consultants help local governments, public agencies, and special purpose district managers overcome process challenges by examining situational inefficiencies and streamlining operations to better serve citizens. learn more or contact 800-345-4482
 
for more than 25 years, tele-works has been a leader in delivering top-quality interactive voice response (IVR) solutions to local governments and utilities across North America.  Our products have reshaped the way organizations communicate and transact business with their customers.  from automated phone bill payments to building inspection scheduling to high-volume citizen alert systems, our solutions ensure your customers and citizens are informed and satisfied.  learn more or contact 800-296-2631
 
the waters consulting group has specialized in designing innovative solutions to hr challenges including compensation system design, performance management program development and executive search since 1988. learn more or contact 800-899-166
ZELOS is a solutions-based, training and consulting company with over 20 years of experience working for and with government organizations.  At Zelos we solve real problems with real solutions.  Service areas include:  Strategic Planning and Performance Measures, Human Capital Management, Organizational Assessment, Process Management and Customer Service. Learn More

corporate membership opportunities

There are opportunities for private sector organizations to become corporate members of the Alliance for Innovation.  The Alliance encourages companies providing established or emerging technologies and services that have specific applications to local governments and other private sector agencies to apply for corporate membership.  For more information contact Karen Thoreson, President, kthoreson@transformgov.org or 602.496.1100.

Management Education Group, Inc. has a proven record of guiding public sector managers to become more effective and successful leaders through workshops, consulting and practical resources tailored to the needs of public agencies. Local governments across the country have turned to the Management Education Group, Inc. for help in designing performance management and feedback systems that lead to greater levels of accountability and improved employee performance. Together, we create a workplace where people excel at public service.