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.
A survey by the Associated Press found 22 states projecting budget shortfalls in the coming fiscal year. Something has to give…and most believe it will be services. Declining tax revenues and rising pension and health care costs are contributing to the budget shortfalls. And, the results will be significant – cuts in service, fewer employees, […]
Community and technical colleges are changing the face of education – and they are contributing to economic development in the most critical of ways as they increase their focus on technical education. Politicians and lawmakers may take credit for bringing business to a state, but it is the community and technical colleges that make the […]
Electrical grids in 2035 will be very different than they are now. Most likely, we’ll all be on the smart grid, but what will the differences be and how will our lives be impacted? Those are the questions confounding both government and the private sector. It is not possible to know exactly what to expect […]
Thousands of home owners have solar panels on their residences. Cities throughout the United States are building solar farms filled with photovoltaic panels that harness power from the sun and provide electricity. Military bases use solar power and solar panels are now becoming common on the roofs of school buildings. Of all new electricity generating […]
Large governmental agencies remind me of huge ships that change course slowly and methodically. It is easier not to make course changes, but often outside forces make it necessary. That’s what is happening throughout government today. Technology, higher expectations, global competition and reduced funding all contribute to the need for significant changes. The federal government’s […]
DENVER – Today, 7.7 million American families pay 50 percent or more of their income for rent, or are living in poverty – or both. And, nowhere in the United States can anyone who is making a minimum wage salary afford a two-bedroom apartment. In fact, they can’t even afford a one-bedroom apartment. “You get […]
Collaboration is the goal of two very important conferences I will attend next week. I will be in New York City on Monday for a day-long meeting with members of the Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure (AIAI). The AIAI focuses on providing information, education and expertise related to public-private partnerships. The day-long session […]