As President and CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc., Mary Scott Nabers has decades of experience working in the public-private sector. A well-recognized expert in the P3 and government contracting fields, she is often asked to share her industry insights with top publications and through professional speaking engagements. Get an exclusive look at upcoming trends and insider tips from Mary herself on the SPI blog.
American cities faced with financial challenges – and there are many – generally look for an immediate, short-term solution to bridge budget gaps. That usually means increased local taxes or fees, coupled with cutbacks in city services and continued deferred maintenance of municipal facilities and crumbling local infrastructure.
But, not in Kalamazoo!
Just days away from the presidential election, a spotlight is being focused on American infrastructure needs. The nation’s infrastructure has become a top priority for Americans as well as for both the Republican and Democratic candidates seeking to become the next U.S. President. At last week’s CG/LA-sponsored eighth North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum in Denver, […]
Community colleges in Texas are outpacing schools in other states. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reports that community college enrollment nationwide is on the decline. That’s definitely not the case on most campuses in Texas. Lone Star College in Houston is not just showing increased enrollment figures, the system set an all-time record enrollment […]
Many citizens and taxpayers are not yet sure how they feel about autonomous vehicles. In spite of that, it’s obvious that motorists and pedestrians might as well get ready. The trend is set. Autonomous vehicles will be common on America’s roadways in the not-too-distant future. Autonomous vehicles of all types will be available. Buses and […]
If you’ve only seen a few autonomous vehicles on streets in your city lately, that is about to change. According to a leading automotive research and analysis group, the number of self-driving cars on roadways around the globe will increase by 21 million over the next two decades. And, 4.5 million of those vehicles will […]
One of the biggest challenges in university classrooms today is keeping up with technology that is moving at warp speed. First, there were computers and laptops. They were quickly augmented with mobile devices – smartphones and tablets. Distance learning crept in as students took classes remotely. And now, 3D printing is in high demand on […]
In early October, Florida Gov. Rick Scott rushed to prepare citizens for Hurricane Matthew as it swept Haiti, Cuba and the East Coast of the U.S. with 140 mph winds. Because it was registering as a Category 4 storm at its strongest points, the governor activated 3,500 members of the National Guard to help citizens. […]