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Eventgroove – Why Direct-Mail Marketing Matters in 2021

It’s the perfect way to cut through the virtual noise to connect with new customers or donors.

Senators Urged To Invest In Variety Of Broadband Technologies

During a hearing titled “Building Resilient Networks,” lawmakers on the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband were asked to boost the reliability of the nation’s broadband networks by spreading infrastructure funding among a variety of technologies such as fixed wireless and mobile broadband rather than limiting it solely to fiber.

Rural Broadband Research Project to Explore the Connected Farm

The National Science Foundation, US Ignite and other partners announced the launch of a wireless communications testbed in rural central Iowa to explore expanding broadband access to rural America and other innovations.

Will Biden Deliver for Rural America? The Promise of the American Rescue Plan

The federal relief package from the Biden administration is a reminder that rural development and recovery are tied to the priorities outlined at the highest levels of power.

3 Key Components Define Effective State Broadband Programs

3 Key Components Define Effective State Broadband Programs – Dedicated offices, planning and technical assistance, competitive grant programs are essential to expanding high-speed internet access

Workers are saying ‘screw you’ to their leaders. Here’s why and how to fix it

A master executive coach says ‘If you’re calling this attitude entitlement and ignoring it—or retaliating with tighter constraints on where and when your employees work—you’re missing a huge opportunity.”

Cities Must Act to Curb Delivery Van Congestion – Does Your Community Need a Delivery Hub?

With more and more products available for doorstep delivery, Janette Sadik-Khan argues that policymakers have to proactively face the imminent “delivery deadlock” and take control of curb management.

LISTEN: Out West Podcast explores the economic benefits of developing electric vehicle charging stations.

In this episode, WGA Policy Advisor Kevin Moss speaks with Scott Bricker, the Interim Vice President of Destination Development at Travel Oregon, and Jim Chen, the Vice President of Public Policy at Rivian, to learn how everyone from small communities to large manufacturers can tap into the EV market to expand economic growth.

Can Disney’s Customer Service Model Work in Government? (or NonProfits or Your Company?)

“Being customer-friendly in your plan review and permitting and inspection processes translates into more business and more revenue for your city,” he says. “It’s a direct correlation, and it’s really huge.”