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Maricopa, AZ Sees Success in Paperless Meeting Pilot Program

2 February 2012

In spring 2011, the Maricopa City Council, in an effort to reduce paper waste while increasing mobility and information access, took part in an innovative...

Virginia Beach, VA Re-accredited by the International Economic Development Council

1 February 2012

The Virginia Beach Economic Development Department has been recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO).  Virginia Beach...

Active Network Powers Chicago Park District

30 January 2012

The Active Network, Inc. (NYSE: ACTV), Clarity Partners and the Chicago Park District have teamed up to launch a new e-commerce recreation management system...

GreenPlay LLC Discusses Urban Camping and Taming the Concrete Jungle

26 January 2012

The online Urban Dictionary defines Urban Camping as “camping in an urban setting by sleeping on rooftops, under bushes, and in public parks.”  Not surprisingly,...

Hampton, VA Offers Training on Flood Insurance for Local Agents

25 January 2012

With about half of all land in Hampton located in the 100-year flood plain, flooding is an issue that affects a large segment of the...

Allen, TX Ranks 9th Safest City in US for a Third Time

23 January 2012

Allen Police Chief Bill Rushing announced that for the third time in four years, Allen is ranked among the 10 safest cities in the United...

Douglas County, NV Introduces New Emergency Medical Dispatch System

19 January 2012

In mid-December, 2011, when a 77 year old Douglas County resident collapsed at his home, a new emergency medical dispatch system was activated. The Douglas...

Fishers, IN Opens Art in Town Hall Gallery

18 January 2012

On Thursday, January 12, a new art gallery opened in the Town of Fishers. Unlike any other art gallery in the area, this one has transformed...

Lemont, IL Police Department Offers First Combined Citizen’s Police Academy With Illinois State Police

12 January 2012

Ever wondered what it would be like to be the person behind the badge? TV shows and movies about police officers are staples in the...

City of Portsmouth, VA Fire and Rescue Announces Record Breaking Success for 2011

11 January 2012

At the beginning of 2011, Portsmouth Fire, Rescue and Emergency Service set some high goals, including zero fire deaths and a reduction of fires by...

City of Aspen and Pitkin County, CO Examine New Environmental Initiatives

9 January 2012

There has been lots of media attention over the past few years on natural gas production and specifically, the process of high volume horizontal hydraulic...

City of Gresham, OR Boosts Service with Online Code Compliance Tracking

5 January 2012

The public now has the ability to monitor the progress of code compliance cases online with the City’s new case tracking system. Online visitors can...

Plano, TX Recognized for Promoting Clean Air Choices

4 January 2012

The City of Plano was recently recognized by Air North Texas as the winner of the Outstanding Achievement Initiative Award. City staff effectively used social...