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‘It’s called occupying your own space’
Charleston, W.Va., turns urban flight problem around The city of Charleston, capital of West Virginia and hub for government, education, banking, health care and commerce, hugs the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers. A valley town that prospered from … Continue reading →
A mayor/administrator city management model
A council-manager form of local government can yield great rewards, according to one Iowa mayor. Within this type of framework, the city administrator, or manager, is the chief administrative officer and appoints all officers other than the attorney and municipal … Continue reading →
EMS response to hospice calls
On the surface, it appears to be routine. A family member panics as their loved one struggles to breathe or slips into a state of unconsciousness. He or she does the first thing that comes to mind in an emergency … Continue reading →
‘Duck Tape Capital of the World’ Avon, Ohio
The relationship between Avon, Ohio, and some super-sticky tape is one that just won’t let go. The city has knighted itself with one of the nation’s most down-to-earth acclamations of purported global fame: “The Duck Tape Capital of the World.” … Continue reading →
EMS subscriber fees: Is it time?
Voluntary emergency medical service subscription programs have been prevalent in certain parts of the country for decades.They are receiving more attention recently, however, due to changes in health insurance, municipal funding and the emergency response industry. In the new environment, … Continue reading →
A recipe for growth: Franklin Tennessee
Franklin, Tenn., experienced phenomenal population growth 25 years ago. The city doubled in size from 1990 to 2000, and grew half again as large over the next 10 years. Between 1990 and 2010, it tripled its population from 20,000 to … Continue reading →
Six steps for managing your fleet’s energy budget
By CHRISTOPHER LYON | NTEA — The Association for the Work Truck Industry Because a typical vocational fleet spends a large portion of its total operating budget on energy/fuel, fleet managers are always looking to reduce energy costs. There are … Continue reading →
No. 1 for the king of white meat Gainesville, Ga.
Gainesville, Ga., is a capital within a capital. Business innovator Jesse Jewell, who lived from 1902 to 1975, first carved the city’s place in international prominence as the “Poultry Capital of the World,” during the Depression era. Furthermore, in 1995 … Continue reading →
Live Entertainment Capital of the World Branson, Mo.
More than a century ago, the unrivaled reputation of Branson, Mo., as “The Live Entertainment Capital of the World” was, quite literally, carved in stone. The past It all started with a cave and a book. In 1889, seven years … Continue reading →
New Fully-Featured Outdoor Water Sampling Station Offers Maximum Protection From Inclement Weather, Wind, External Contaminants and Vandalism.
Complete with a weather-tight sealing closure and both wind and rain guards, the EZ-01F outdoor sampling stations provide a more pristine testing environment for evaluating water quality. Ventura, Calif. [JAN 18, 2016] – When verifying water quality, the monitoring of … Continue reading →
