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Tag Archives: 2014

Minneapolis hosts fleet management

The Municipal Posted on June 25, 2014 by The MunicipalJune 3, 2014
The Municipal Publication Manager Kim Gross was among the presenters of Flexy Awards to deserving municipal and commercial fleet managers at the 2014 nafa institute and expo in April. (Photo courtesy Kristen Driscoll Photography)

Minneapolis, Minn., Convention Center served as the hub for the largest gathering of fleet managers this year: the NAFA 2014 institute and expo. From April 8–11, they came together to discuss creative ways to reduce municipal fleet spending and distracted … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged 2014, April, expo, fleet, institute, managers, municipal, nafa | Leave a reply

‘The Magic of Trenchless’

The Municipal Posted on June 23, 2014 by The MunicipalJune 3, 2014
Experts and experienced professionals shared installation case studies, process demonstrations and technology news at the 2014 No-Dig Show in Kissimmee, Fla., in April. (Photo by Ashley Adamaitis)

In the battle to extend the viable lifespan of aged water and sewer lines, trenchless technology is gaining ground. At the largest trenchless technology conference in the region, the North American Society for Trenchless Technology’s 2014 No-Dig Show, exhibitors debuted … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo, Public Works | Tagged 2014, April, demonstrations, dig, fla, kissimmee, technology, trenchless | Leave a reply

News & Notes

The Municipal Posted on May 14, 2014 by The MunicipalMay 13, 2014

Ashburn, Va. — In February, the National Recreation and Park Association announced Commit to Health — a campaign to get kids healthy that’s supported by the Partnership for a Healthier America. Commit to Health will bring healthy eating and physical … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Notes | Tagged 2014, activity, company, fleet, healthy, icom, standards, Truck | Leave a reply

The Work Truck Show 2014

The Municipal Posted on May 7, 2014 by The MunicipalMay 13, 2014
Vocational trucks and the new technologies that are making them leaner — if not smaller — took center stage in March at The Work Truck Show 2014 in Indianapolis, Ind. (Photo by Ashley Adamaitis)

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 →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged 2014, annual, attended, center, event, march, Truck, work | Leave a reply

Icom Introduces New Land Mobile and IP Radio Solutions at IWCE 2014

The Municipal Posted on March 17, 2014 by The MunicipalMarch 18, 2014

Kirkland, Wash. — Icom America, leading two-way radio manufacturer and multi-vendor solutions provider, is attending at the 2014 International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE). The conference will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada from March 24-28 with … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged #3032, 2014, america, icom, ip, iwce, march, technology | Leave a reply

Looking down the road

The Municipal Posted on March 4, 2014 by Jodi MarlinFebruary 27, 2014
Jodi Magallanes, Editor of The Municipal

I don’t know that it’s wise to count chickens before they hatch, but hopefully 2014 will reveal a light at the end of the tunnel of financial strangulation under which most of us are operating. Late last year I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged 2014, Equipment, increases, instead, kasper, percent, year | Leave a reply

NAFA 2014: Making tracks to Minneapolis

The Municipal Posted on February 28, 2014 by The MunicipalFebruary 18, 2014
Leadership expert Simon Sinek has the goal of building a world in which everyone goes home at the end of the day feeling fulfilled. At nafa 2014 he’ll share ways to inspire innovation, profit, loyalty and success in your department. (Photo provided)

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 →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged 100, 2014, annual, awards, best, fleet, institute, nafa | Leave a reply

‘Experience FDIC’

The Municipal Posted on February 27, 2014 by The MunicipalFebruary 18, 2014
Thomas Gies, Merrick fdny, competes in the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenger at fdic 2013. The next round of competition takes place Wednesday, April 9, through Sunday, April 13, at the annual conference in Indianapolis, Ind. (Photo by Jodi Magallanes)

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 →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged 2014, April, conference, fdic, indianapolis, lucas, oil, year | Leave a reply

Looking down the road

The Municipal Posted on February 18, 2014 by Jodi MarlinFebruary 18, 2014
Jodi Magallanes, Editor of The Municipal

I don’t know that it’s wise to count chickens before they hatch, but hopefully 2014 will reveal a light at the end of the tunnel of financial strangulation under which most of us are operating. I’m encouraged by the fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged 2014, bikes, don’t, editor, electric, municipal, new, percent | Leave a reply

2014 Work Truck Show is “all about the future”

The Municipal Posted on January 27, 2014 by The MunicipalJanuary 21, 2014
The Work Truck Show trade show floor will be open March 5–7 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Ind.

The big trucks arrive March 5–7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind., for North America’s largest work truck event: the 2014 Work Truck Show. Educational programming, including the Green Truck Summit, begins March 4. This year’s event also … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged 2014, green, march, ntea, summit, Truck, trucks, work | Leave a reply

Economic development top priority in 2014

The Municipal Posted on November 15, 2013 by Phoebe MuthartNovember 13, 2013
The city of Staunton, Va., is focusing on several issues in 2014. Economic development and tourism top the list. (Photo provided by Warren Faught)

The new year brings dreams of hopes, challenges and priorities. Many cities are working on major projects, and all are trying to make due with the budgets that they have to work with. In Staunton, Va., City Manager Stephen Owen … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Finances | Tagged 2014, budget, city, development, economic, square | Leave a reply

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