Alliance for Innovation: Transforming Local Government

Drive Innovation Throughout Your Organization

The Alliance for Innovation provides Local Governments an opportunity to be leaders in preparing communities for the future.  

Cutting Edge Research

Read about Design Lessons for Smart Governance Infrastructures, written by Dr. Erik Johnston, Arizona State University, and Dr. Derek Hansen, University of Maryland.

Connected Network

"Bottom line, active involvement in the Alliance strengthens an organizations commitment to innovation, can motivate and encourage employees throughout the organization, and involves you in a close-knit community of other organizations with similar objectives." -Michael Baker, Deputy Village Manager, Downers Grove, IL

Build A Culture of Innovation in Your Organization

Where are you and your organization in today's innovation race?  Watch "Innovation Now" an Alliance for Innovation Ambassador Webinar with Patrick Ibrarra.  

Your Access to Emerging Practices

Are you engaging your community to encourage local economic vitality?  Join the Alliance on August 31st for a Webinar to look at the many benefits of buy local initiatives. 

Reap the Tangible Benefits

"The Alliance offers a unique slice of learning for local governments. Learning opportunities are grounded in relevant and pragmatic concepts fashioned to spark new levels of innovation from participants." - Kevin Bruny, Chief Learning Officers and University Dean, Chesterfield County, VA