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Modernizing Business Licensing for Today’s Dynamic Economy
One of the primary pillars of building a strong community is nurturing and growing the local economy. Streamlined businesses licensing – often an afterthought in…
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Michigan Ready to Issue First Medical Marijuana Licenses
The state’s more than 500 digitally processed applications act as a model for modernization and revenue generation With the first medical marijuana licenses expected…
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Springbrook Software and SoftRight Acquisitions Bring Finance & Administration to the Civic Platform
We are excited to announce that today we acquired Springbrook Software and SoftRight, leaders in cloud-based fund accounting, payroll, human resources and utility billing software.
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Fresno Launches ‘FAASTER’ Planning and Permitting System
The city hopes to speed up its permitting process with a system that gives residents instant access to its building and planning services. Accela’s Senior…
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Fire Prevention and Safety in 2020 and Beyond: Balancing Regulation and Rapid Response
If you were to ask fire chiefs across the country about their jobs, they might describe their responsibilities as the ultimate balancing act: Coordinating a…
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Honoring our Civic Heroes: Public Service Recognition Week
Today marks the first day of Public Service Recognition Week. Celebrated since 1985, the week honors the public servants across the nation whose hard work…
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On Open Data, Platforms and Public/Private Partnerships
Mark Headd and I were asked by Professor Peter Robertson to share our perspectives at the upcoming…
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The Future Has Arrived Ahead of Schedule for Digital Transformation in Government
For many government agencies, the challenges of COVID-19 have cast a harsh spotlight on their abilities to adapt quickly and deliver digital, socially-distanced services during…
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