In this week's episode, we interviewed Jesse Roush, Executive Director of our local port authority, Southeastern Ohio Port Authority. Jesse talks about his organization, how it can be an economic development tool in communities, challenges that our area

In this week's episode, Sam and Jared will discuss trash. Yes, that is right, trash. From trash cans on the sidewalk to trash dumpsters in the alleyways, there are some cool ways that trash is being collected and stored in your downtowns.

In this week's episode, Jared and Sam explore a variety of ideas that you could use in your town. These ideas are ones that both Jared and Sam are particularly passionate about. From making your city more child-friendly to the redevelopment of alleyways

Have you thought about going into the public sector? Do you have a desire to help your community or you are interested in local, state, or federal government? Well, in this week's episode, Bret and Sam will discuss their own journeys to becoming public

Do you live just outside the city?  Do you live in a community that was formed like the City of Eagleton in Parks and Rec because they left a city like Pawnee to make something better?  Are you missing out on an essential service because of where you l...

CDBG or otherwise known as Community Development Block Grants.  Most communities have it but what exactly is it?  Most people might know it because either their community uses those funds for sidewalk improvements or use them to help low-to-moderate in...

TIFs.  Tax Increment Financing.  What is that?  Well, most developers or city planners are familiar with TIFs.  TIFs are just one way to incentivize development in your community.  This week, we explore how TIFS are typically used in Small Towns,

Thinking about running for office?  Well, in this week's episode, we explore the different positions in local government.  We dive into those positions as they stand in the great State of Ohio but these positions are also found throughout local governm...

GIS?  What is it?  Well, it stands for Geographic Information System and you can find it almost everywhere now.  GIS is a great tool that provides the ability to capture, store, and display data spatially.  It is way more than a pretty map,