The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) announced that Avenu Insights and Analytics has renewed their support of the California city management community as a 2021 CCMF Corporate Benefactor Sponsor. Since 1978, Avenu Insights & Analytics has helped state and local governments adapt to the changing needs for information management and their impact on service delivery. Avenu’s revenue enhancement and administration solutions enable jurisdictions to provide truly digital government that meets expectations of citizens, employees and elected officials. This approach results in more predictable revenue and cost, and allows governments to sustain a high quality of life. Learn more at www.avenuinsights.com. “Thank you to Avenu Insights for your continued suupport of California’s city management community,” said CCMF President Ken Striplin. “CCMF is grateful for sponsors like you to continue to provice member services and resources to help others pursue excellence in city management.” CCMF corporate sponsors enjoy a number of benefits, including sponsorship recognition on the CCMF website, access to the CCMF weekly electronic newsletter and invitations to members-only activities and special events at the annual League of California Cities City Manager Department conference. Corporate membership fees start at just $1,250. Visit CCMF’s Become a Sponsor page to learn more.

Procure America is proud to be recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s “Fastest-Growing Companies in America,” and to have been nominated for the Orange County Business Journal’s 2021 “Excellence in Entrepreneurship” award. Read more »

The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) announced that Ameresco, Inc. has become a supporter of the California city management community as a 2021 CCMF Corporate Benefactor Sponsor. Ameresco, Inc. is a leading independent provider of comprehensive services, energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions for businesses and organizations. Ameresco’s sustainability services include upgrades to a facility’s energy infrastructure and the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy plants. Ameresco has successfully completed energy saving, environmentally responsible projects with Federal, state, and local governments, healthcare and educational institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. “Thank you to Ameresco for showing your support to the state’s city management community by becoming our newest Corprate Benefactor sponsor,” said CCMF President, Ken Striplin. “CCMF depends on partners like you to fulfill our mission of helping others pursue excellence in city management.” CCMF corporate sponsors enjoy a number of benefits, including sponsorship recognition on the CCMF website, access to the CCMF weekly electronic newsletter and invitations to members-only activities and special events at the annual League of California Cities City Manager Department conference. Corporate membership fees start at just $1,250. Visit CCMF’s Become a Sponsor page to learn more.

Procure America and CSAC Financial (California State Association of Counties – Finance Corp.) are proud to announce the 2020 HERO award winners for the State of California! Each year, this program recognizes a select group of California county officials who have demonstrated leadership and vision in their efforts to manage and mitigate expenses on behalf of the taxpayer. Read more »

Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) Founding Partner Jon Holtzman and Senior Associate Jamal Anderson presented on police reform at the League of California Cities annual City Attorneys Conference. The presentation explored the wide range of initiatives and policy changes on the table for cities addressing police reform in California. Read more »

Civiltec Staff Engineer Alec Escamilla has earned his Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate upon successfully completing the examination process in March 2021. An important step towards earning a Professional Engineer (PE) license, the EIT certification demonstrates command of the material tested on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Read more »

Procure America is continuing its alliance with the California State Association of Counties throughout 2021, delivering business intelligence services that have resulted in material and actionable cost reduction for local governments. Read more »

January 1911 marked the founding of a new Danish colony in the Santa Ynez Valley. Settlers rooted the colony’s culture in the principles of community, education, and church. They selected the name Solvang, which means “sunny field” in Danish. The City of Solvang’s 110th anniversary commemoration, “Skål Solvang – Celebrating 110 Years of History & Culture,” will continue throughout 2021 with exhibits, events, and a milestone historical series. Read more »

In recognition of Arbor Day, traditionally held the last Friday in April, the City of Grover Beach launched an initiative to plant 60 new trees in honor of the community’s 60th anniversary. Read more »

The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) welcomes Employment Practices Manager Kelly Trainer Policky, an experienced labor and employment attorney and a dynamic educator—who joins the Authority from Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP. Read more »