by JR Bareis | Oct 6, 2026 | ST Louis MO Municipality
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It is a good time for municipalities, public agencies, utility districts, libraries, parks departments, public works teams, and economic development organizations to take a closer look at what you know, what you assume, and...
by JR Bareis | Sep 29, 2026 | ST Louis MO Municipality
Every public agency I know has the same problem. There is never enough time. City halls, county offices, utility districts, public works departments, libraries, parks departments, and economic development teams all start the day with a plan. Then the emails begin. A...
by JR Bareis | Sep 22, 2026 | ST Louis MO Municipality
Most municipalities and public agencies know they need a disaster recovery and continuity plan. Far fewer have one that is current, tested and complete.That is usually not a lack of effort. Local government teams are busy keeping public services moving. Public works,...
by JR Bareis | Sep 15, 2026 | ST Louis MO Municipality
If you work in local government, public works, a utility district, a library, a parks department, or an economic development organization, you are probably always looking for ways to save time and stretch resources.New software, AI tools, Microsoft 365 features, and...
by JR Bareis | Sep 8, 2026 | ST Louis MO Municipality
There is something impressive about how well families handle the back to school season. Backpacks are ready, bedtimes are adjusted, and the route to school is planned. Somehow, in the middle of everything else happening in August, families manage to pull it together...
by JR Bareis | Sep 1, 2026 | ST Louis MO Municipality
If an unexpected disruption hit your city, district or public agency tomorrow, would your team know what to do first?Most local government leaders assume the answer is yes. The gaps usually appear when people are trying to respond in real time. Communication gets...
