Bordering three Great Lakes and covered with forests, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is 30% larger than the state of Maryland in terms of landmass but with a population 20 times smaller. While the 5-mile-long Mackinac Bridge is the more celebrated entrance … Continue reading →
The city of Copperas Cove, Texas, continues to place an emphasis on wellness and has created an incentive program for city employees called CoveFit. The program was started in 2015 and Eddie Wilson, Copperas Cove police chief, has acted as … Continue reading →
With heavy rainfalls a normal part of life in the Pacific Northwest, one of Washington’s largest cities recently completed a roughly $190 million project to protect the health of its river. As part of an initiative to clean the Spokane … Continue reading →
Ken Young, AICP, and director of community development, doesn’t use the word “boom” in regards to his city’s recent development but rather prefers to call it continued strong growth. “Several factors would be involved, of course,” said Young. “One of … Continue reading →
These are the first four links that appear on a Google search for news articles related to “EMS Crisis.” Nearly every day, somewhere in America there is another article or report on emergency medical services facing financial, personnel and staffing … Continue reading →
As we experience this unprecedented event in modern history, safety has taken on a new face. It is no longer enough to clean dirt and debris from parking lots and job sites to protect our pavement and natural resources, including … Continue reading →
LendEDU analyzed a variety of socioeconomic factors like recent income growth, population changes and educational attainment levels for hundreds of cities in the U.S. and released its ranking of how well-positioned each city is for economic advancement in the new … Continue reading →
Nowadays, Spartanburg, S.C., is a growing, bustling city with a lively downtown area and an emphasis on all involved working together. However, according to Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Allen Smith, things were not always so good. In fact, … Continue reading →
COVID-19 Update: As we navigate and monitor COVID-19, our staff and awarded suppliers are committed to your health, safety, and uninterrupted access to Sourcewell services. If a supplier/ vendor has identified impacts to products or services, a COVID-19 update has … Continue reading →
The 2020 United States census has begun, and with billions of dollars of federal funding on the line, cities across the country are working hard to ensure a complete count. For the first time, residents will have the chance to … Continue reading →
The economy is becoming more global as we speak, and a seminar in Gilbert, Ariz., late last year only drives that point further home. Gilbert’s Office of Economic Development, the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Gilbert Sister Cities sponsored the … Continue reading →
