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Building Capacity by Piloting Virtual Inspections
Protecting the public’s health during a worldwide pandemic is prompting health agencies to revisit and revise many daily practices. Even while local environmental health professionals…
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Three Keys to Speed in Government Service
Exceeding the ever-evolving demands of government service has never been more crucial. While not a new concept, the current environment and expectations once we get back to “normal” will dictate a very different citizen engagement…
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Three Keys to Transforming Alcoholic Beverage Licensing
Family, friends, holiday and work gatherings require a lot of behind-the-scenes effort. With alcohol included in many gatherings, a critical, behind-the scenes effort is the…
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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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