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.
French philosopher Voltaire said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” The same is true for data gathering – “with big data comes great responsibility.” Data, especially metadata, is a hot topic. Congress is arguing about whether to allow governmental entities to collect and store phone records. Some believe it infringes on the right of privacy, […]
In 2012, an international hacker found his way into state computers at the South Carolina Department of Revenue. The hacker gained access to 3.8 million tax returns that included sensitive, private information. At the time, it was called the largest cyber-attack ever initiated against a state. The worst part of it all was facing residents […]
Americans are more mobile than ever and what a change that is creating for public entities. More than 90 percent of the United States population own cell phones and more than half have smartphones, according to Pew Research. Mobile devices have become the #1 choice for communicating with government – and public officials have taken […]
The San Antonio Zoo needs 2 million gallons of water a day for its animals. Schools in the Tampa Bay area of Florida use 22,284 gallons of water each day. The average American uses 176 gallons of water per day. That’s a lot of water. The United Nations predicts that by 2025, two-thirds of the […]
The Highway Trust Fund, set to expire at the end of May, has motivated people throughout the country to reach out to members of Congress. The buzz in the media has been extensive and passion is rampant. Hundreds of people have been working Congress – many for months and even years. Regional coalitions, associations, elected […]
Will drivers ever give up their automobiles? Maybe not, but thousands will limit the time spent in cars if a mixed-use development trend continues to grow. Public officials, educators and taxpayers have all come to love mixed-use development. It solves many problems and appeals to the masses in a myriad of ways. In fact, mixed-use […]
Cooperative purchasing programs are big in the United States. So big, in fact, that there are more than 11,000 of them and they serve more than 1 million members. However, the number of cooperative purchasing programs serving public officials is much smaller – about 20 credible ones in all – but, these organizations handle billions in transactions. […]