The launching of tourism projects in America is rampant

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 29, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Public officials at the local levels of government are using recent increases in tax revenue to support tourism projects. State officials throughout the country are also launching new funding programs to increase economic development and lock in future economic...

Many federal funding programs have new mandated rules

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 24, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

The federal government is changing the rules for some very significant funding programs. Many of the changes relate to how federal agencies will distribute funding to state and local governments and the types of projects the funding will support. Rules emphasizing...

Smart technologies are in high demand when public officials have problems to solve

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 22, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Over recent years, smart technologies that emphasize automation, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and data monitoring have become critical components of infrastructure modernization projects. Public officials are doubling down on these types of...

Large amounts of funding now available for new and/or upgraded K-12 facilities

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 17, 2023 | Education, Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

    Enrollment data for K-12 school systems in the U.S. can fluctuate dramatically from year to year. Regardless of whether enrollment increases or decreases, the numbers point to demand changes and, more often than not, school officials must address growth...

Data provides insight into successful federal funding applications

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 15, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Throughout the country, consortiums, partnerships and work groups are being formed to launch large critical projects. There’s a reason for the collaboration and it is noteworthy enough to point out what the data shows. Partnerships and regional consortiums accomplish...

New funding available now for workforce training facilities

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 10, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

America will continue to be a global economic leader only if the country maintains a skilled and trained future workforce. That critical component could cease to exist without continual monitoring and ongoing training initiatives. Fortunately, public officials at...