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...
by JR Bareis | Aug 25, 2026 | ST Louis MO Municipality
The California Gold Rush of 1848 promised opportunity. Hundreds of thousands of people headed west hoping to strike it rich. Some found gold. Most spent months chasing a dream that never paid off. The people who built lasting businesses were not always the ones...
by JR Bareis | Aug 18, 2026 | ST Louis MO Municipality
If your flight hits turbulence, the last thing you want to hear from the pilot is: Give me a minute, I have never handled this before. Flying feels safe because pilots train for problems they hope never happen. When something goes wrong, they are not making it up in...
