THE RURBAN FRINGE

Government at the Speed of Business?

Thanks to technology, the speed of business is accelerating at an ever-increasing rate.  But is government keeping up?
In many municipalities, resources and capacity are perpetual issues.  Yet in today’s digital age, how governments gather, manage and use information is vital in whether they win – and remain relevant and responsive to community needs - or lose.
Think [...]

Connecting With Social Networks: 3 Ways Rurban Municipalities Can Use Social Media to Their Advantage

Have you been tagged?  Are you sending tweets?  Do you vlog?
If you know what these terms mean, then you’re one of the millions of people using social networking sites for information sharing and connection.
 As social media sites become essential avenues for information, a growing number of municipalities are using them to connect with their citizens.
The opportunities social [...]