GOVERNING, along with sponsoring companies and other organizations, is working to provide interactive online forums on issues affecting professionals in state and local government. We'll bring a diverse group of experts to you to discuss and present best practices, case studies and solutions on the issues that most affect state and local government today. Remember, it's interactive, so you'll be able to participate and ask questions.

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Accelerating Broadband Deployment

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity in the Recovery Act

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has established a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for public and private entities to accelerate the deployment of broadband technology that improves access and sustainability, and provides economic development in our communities.

Join Cisco and GOVERNING for a one-hour Web event on Thursday, February 11 at 1 p.m. ET that spotlights senior executives from state and local agencies who will share their experiences and expected outcomes surrounding the broadband stimulus.

This in-depth discussions will focus on:

• Lessons learned in ARRA planning and application process for Round 1 funding
• Strategies for the use of broadband to connect the underserved while enhancing services for all
• Preparing for Round 2

Speakers:

• Greg Richardson, Founder and Managing Partner, Civitium
• Scot M. Rourke, President & CEO, OneCommunity
• Julie Newman, Cisco Grants Information Manager
• Fred Kuhn, Publisher, GOVERNING (moderator)

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Join Quest Software and GOVERNING to explore the challenges and the benefits of IT consolidation. This in-depth discussion focuses on the political and management challenges of IT consolidation, and the role that leaders — elected, appointed and career — play in helping government to meet and overcome these obstacles. To get a copy of the presentation, download the pdf.

Held January 21, 2010: Replay the Webinar

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Putting Families First: Pushing the Reset Button on Human Services Delivery. Join Accenture and GOVERNING for a one-hour Web event that will look at innovative service delivery models from across the country. Hear from experts and peers who have significantly improved service to their clients — while simultaneously increasing efficiency.

Held December 2, 2009: Replay the Webinar

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MasterCard Payment Solutions: How to provide greater program transparency and accountability. In today's economic and political climate — and with the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) — state and local agencies face an unprecedented level of accountability and transparency in their critical role of protecting government investments and the best interests of the American taxpayer. This in-depth program focuses on how purchasing cards can reduce costs and increase efficiencies. It also spotlight how states and agencies have replaced checks and cash disbursements with debit prepaid cards to realize savings.

Held October 29, 2009: Replay the Webinar

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Spending the Stimulus: Are Taxpayers Getting Their Money's Worth?: State and local governments must make their first report of how they are spending federal stimulus dollars by October 10. The reports will provide the most comprehensive look yet at how much money has been spent, what types of projects the money is funding and how many jobs have been created or saved as a result. Listen in as GOVERNING and state and local experts probe these questions and more: What will the numbers say about the prospects for economic recovery?, Will wounded state budgets heal before the stimulus money dries up?, Has the stimulus spending transformed government in any lasting ways?

Held October 8, 2009: Replay the Webinar

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The Next Generation of Government Leadership: The current economic climate — with less resources and funding — is making it more difficult for government agencies to provide services to citizens. In longer terms, government agencies must address the need for greater oversight and transparency of government spending and service delivery. To stay ahead of needs, changes in legislation/regulations and to implement new services and transform old ones, every agency should have an information agenda that will allow them to gain insights from new intelligence. An information agenda is the actual means and method to define a strategic roadmap — aligning people, processes and policy to ensure innovative use of technology.

Held September 30, 2009: Replay the Webinar

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The Next Generation of Government Leadership: Generation Y is moving into the public-sector workplace. And before long, the so-called "Millennial Generation" will be moving into government's managerial ranks, as well. Reena Nadler from Lifecourse Associates discusses her findings and research for an upcoming book, Millennials in the Workplace: Human Resource Strategies for a New Generation. Find out who the Millennials really are, what they're looking for in their careers, and how to maximize their workforce potential.

Held September 23, 2009: Replay the Webinar

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Road to Recovery: Realizing the Vision of Broadband and Stimulus. The ARRA has established a once in a lifetime opportunity for public and private entities to accelerate the deployment of broadband technology that improves access, sustainability and provides economic development in our communities. Join state and local agencies who will share their experiences and expected outcomes surrounding the broadband stimulus.

Held September 17, 2009: Replay the Webinar

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Emergency Communications: Cutting Through the Static. Four years after Hurricane Katrina once again showcased the need for interoperable communications among first responders at all levels of government, plans for a nationwide broadband network for emergency agencies are still garbled by institutional static. Join GOVERNING and senior executives in state and local government as they explore plans and possibilities for emergency communications that work.

Held September 10, 2009: Replay the Webinar

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Connecting the Dots: Broadband and Stimulus. Listen in as experts from state and municipal government organizations explain the new federal broadband programs and discuss whether $7 billion is enough to significantly change the United States' status as a digital "slow-poke" compared to other countries.

Held August 12, 2009: Replay the Webinar

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More Archived Webinars:

July 29, 2009	Managing Through Tough Fiscal Times (Archive Now Available)
July 23, 2009	Managing a Shrinking Public Workforce (Archive Now Available)
July 16, 2009	Maximizing Web 2.0 Technology for Increased Citizen Engagement (Archive Now Available)
June 17, 2009	Discover and Collect What Taxes Are Owed (Archive Now Available)
May 19, 2009	Transparency and the Stimulus Package (Archive Now Available)
May 6, 2009	Run for Your Lives: The Human Element in Managing Emergency Evacuations (Archive Now Available)
Apr. 2, 2009	Open Books: Transparency, Accountability and the Economic Stimulus Package (Archive Now Available)
Mar. 12, 2009	Does Going Green Compute? (Archive Now Available)
Feb. 24, 2009	Intake: Streamlining Social and Health Services Enrollments (Archive Now Available)
Feb. 17, 2009	Examples from the Field: Improving Benefits and Services Delivery by Engaging with Citizens (Archive Now Available)
Jan. 27, 2009	Fiscal Crisis: Smart Moves in Challenging Times (Archive Now Available)
Dec. 19, 2008	Justifying Your Data: The Mission Critical Experience of Florida Turnpike Enterprise (Archive Now Available)
Nov. 19, 2008	Clinical Strategies to Help Increase Member Participation and Lower Costs (Archive Now Available)
Oct. 8, 2008	Worksite Wellness Programs: The Characteristics of Success (Archive Now Available)
Sept. 10, 2008	Asset Management: Maximizing State and Local Government Resources (Archive Now Available)
Jul. 9, 2008	Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Management (Archive Now Available)