They were bigger, badder and greener this year than ever. With emissions standards going up again and mileage expectations rising even faster, it was reassuring to see at The 2014 Work Truck Show that manufacturers aren’t sacrificing size or power … Continue reading →
Surveyed in 1871 and platted in 1872, Worthington, Minn., has a long history. It was first tied to the railroads and the women’s temperance movement before evolving into a melting pot of diversity, both in business and community, over the … Continue reading →
Bringing loved ones home A 10-year-old autistic boy is in the backyard playing on his jungle gym. Mom frequently checks on him, but then the phone rings. Ten minutes later she glances out the kitchen window to find him gone. … Continue reading →
Two events aimed at snow professionals are slated for separate Ohio cities in coming weeks. “The Show for Snow” On May 4–7, the Cincinnati chapter of the American Public Works Association will host its annual winter weather show and conference … Continue reading →
The largest environmental trade show in North America lived up to the hype in February, when the Pumper and Cleaner International Environmental Expo opened in Indianapolis, Ind. The Municipal Account Executives Ashley Adamaitis and Chris Smith were there and had … Continue reading →
Commitment to equal opportunity — a society where every child has the same chance for success regardless of his or her background — is among the most deeply held convictions shared by Americans of all political persuasions. Yet nowhere is … Continue reading →
A 10-year-old autistic boy is in the backyard playing on his jungle gym. Mom frequently checks on him, but then the phone rings. Ten minutes later she glances out the kitchen window to find him gone. In similar scenarios, communities … Continue reading →
Princeton, N.J. — Fresh off one of the most successful conferences in recent memory, NAFA Fleet Management Association is bringing its annual institute and exposition to Minneapolis, Minn., April 8–11. Fleet professionals from throughout the United States and Canada will … Continue reading →
Public and private sector fleet professionals will head to the Minneapolis Convention Center next month for the annual nafa Fleet Management Association Institute and Expo. Retaining last year’s new Tuesday through Saturday schedule, the 2014 Institute and Expo opens April … Continue reading →
If you’ve never attended the largest firefighting show and exposition in the U.S., then 2014 will be a great year to take advantage of the jam-packed number of career-building education and training opportunities. If you’ve been to fdic before, though, … Continue reading →
Have you thanked your city’s fleet manager recently? Supervising a diverse supply of vehicles and machinery is a huge job. The American Public Works Association has a National Fleet Services Committee, which keeps up with new trends and regulations that … Continue reading →
