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TOP 7 ways 2013 federal funds might flow your way

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Transportation investments: According to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, the surface transportation reauthorization that took place in 2012 represents an 80 percent increase in funding over the previous surface transportation reauthorization. Over the next six years, $47 billion … Continue reading →

Cloud-computing is taking the ‘FUD’ out of GIS enterprise software

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by Tim Tierney Founder and President of Trueflag. info@trueflag.com FUD: It stands for “Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt,” and it is the bane of any organization with software needs. In this fast-moving field, organizations can become paralyzed in their buying decisions … Continue reading →

Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International

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Municipal water and sewer system maintenance managers along with private contractors within the septic, sewer and drain industry will head to Indianapolis for the 2013 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International, Feb. 25-28, at the Indianapolis Convention Center. The expo … Continue reading →

January Cover

January 2013 Municipal Magazine CoverWinter can play havoc with wastewater treatment plants. Treatment efficiency inevitably drops, especially if the temperature drops more than 20 degrees in a day. So if you haven’t winterized your system yet, now would be the time to kick it into high gear. Don’t forget that cold-weather gear when you’re working outside, too. (Shutterstock photo)

Top 10 Tips to Increase Tourism Revenue

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Create strategic marketing partnerships with neighboring cities to collectively promote your region and maximize funds, i.e., the “Sunrise Coast” of Michigan, which includes Alpena, AuSable/Oscoda, AuGres, East Tawas/Tawas, Cheboygan, Harrisville and Rogers City; and “The Wilds of Michigan,” which consists … Continue reading →