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.
Colleges and universities have been forced to reduce costs and generate revenue for themselves. That’s a switch! In the beginning, that was no easy task for academic teams, but the results have been rather remarkable. As education professionals raced to accommodate an ever-growing student population and meet escalating expectations, many found technology offered some of […]
Most individuals know about crowdfunding Web sites. And, citizens everywhere are aware of inadequate funding for critical public projects. Not only is the nation’s infrastructure struggling, local residents are concerned about potholes that need to be repaired and school buildings that are long overdue for upgrades. So, here’s a type of collaboration that will surprise […]
It’s almost impossible to find a governmental entity that is not struggling with revenue shortfalls. And as a result, public officials everywhere are trying to find places where budget cuts can be made. There is, however, a danger in this type of thinking. All too often, when the need to cut is imminent, reductions are […]
Software applications that work on mobile devices have invaded our world. There are thousands of them and the public at-large is quickly becoming addicted to them. Apps, as they are commonly called, are designed to make life simpler and more efficient. Users love them and demand is at an all-time high. Because of the demand, […]
A growing national and international trend has landed on the shores of New York City. Watch this trend as it sweeps through major cities throughout the country in the coming months. American cities, especially large ones, began repurposing urban areas some time ago. The results were exceptionally positive. Revitalized areas generated new tax revenue, crime […]
Americans are passionate about education, but global educational rankings for the United States are dismal. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) tested math and science accomplishments of 15-year-old students in 76 countries and the United States did not fare well. Singapore ranked “best in the world” and Hong Kong placed second. South Korea, […]
Occasionally, technology astounds us. 3D printing does that for me. It’s like something out of a science fiction movie – a futuristic technology that everyone knows is not really possible. After visiting a 3D Printing Museum in New York, I came away marveling at what I had seen and wondering how it could be possible […]