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News & Updates
Woodmere’s Juneteenth Celebration Expands with Art, Reflection, and Tribute to Outgoing Mayor Ben Holbert
By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project This year’s Juneteenth celebration in Woodmere, Ohio, will be special for several reasons. The event is expanding to four days, beginning on Thursday, June 19, and will include …
June 17, 2025Getting things done: Mayoral Leadership and Culture Creation in Local Government
By Katya Spear, Mayors Innovation Project It’s a well worn adage that culture eats policy for lunch. No matter how long you’ve served in office, how you, your council, and staff work together will drive …
May 28, 2025Government urgency: key for supporting small businesses
By Michael Roth, Next Street I was asked to give a presentation to the leadership of one of our Fortune 500 clients recently on a simple topic: What is the current state of small business …
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