After spending months inside, people are finally getting to take the vacations they planned mid-pandemic. In 2022, beaches, mountains, and lakes are among the most popular destinations for people to book a short-term vacation rental. In the past few years the short-term rental market has gone through major changes and rapid growth, so it’s more important than ever for governments and destination marketers to understand current trends in...

August means back to school, so we invite you to a special event from Granicus University – an insightful and informative class on digital government transformation taught by Jeffrey Johnson. Jeffrey is an Adjunct Professor and researcher for various universities, teaching courses on Intergovernmental Relations and Collaborative Management to students pursuing Master of Public Administration degrees. Jeffrey also manages government strat...

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) sets aside a historic $65 billion investment in broadband funding. Out of this funding, it dedicates $2.75 billion to a State Digital Equity Grant Program and a Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, both of which support activities centered around broadband adoption and digital inclusion, particularly for vulnerable populations.Central to both digital equity projects is ensuring that commun...

The requirements for digital government have been growing for years, hastened even more by the pandemic. With seamless, end-to-end service becoming the benchmark for customer experience, many agencies and governments are having to pursue new practices and solutions across multiple areas. Join Granicus for a three-part series to learn best practices for implementing and maintaining equitable service and communication through Granicus' wide suit...

Your Public Records (FOIA) Management Questions Answered by a 30-Year Records Veteran. Have questions about public records (FOIA) management, best practices, or looking for tips to avoid litigation? We’re here to answer your toughest questions about public records (FOIA) management. From deciding if it’s time to automate your intake of public records requests, to determining the best response to vexatious requesters, governments fa...

April 2022 saw a high number of jobs available in the U.S., with 11.4 million open positions reported. Yet governments continue seeking ways to connect people with employers, especially when faced with the shrinking workforces and inequitable access to digital information. Join Granicus for a complimentary, 15-minute webinar to discover how people-first engagement strategies can make an impact by focusing on eliminating barriers for constituen...

Note: Advanced Package for govDelivery is an optional feature. If your organization is interested in accessing this advanced feature, contact support or your Client Success Consultant.We offer monthly live training sessions on the Advanced Package features of govDelivery. These training sessions last roughly one hour and are conducted by a member of our Training Team. During the session your trainer will review the Campaigns functionality, inc...

The requirements for digital government have been growing for years, hastened even more by the pandemic. With seamless, end-to-end service becoming the benchmark for customer experience, many agencies and governments are having to pursue new practices and solutions across multiple areas. Join Granicus for a three-part series to learn best practices for implementing and maintaining equitable service and communication through Granicus' wide suit...

You’ve built out your online engagement platform, added in projects with supplemental information, and implemented multiple feedback tools — now what? At the end of the day, your community needs to know where to find your organization online to provide their feedback. Whether it’s leveraging social media or advertising your platform at in-person meetings, you’ll need to do everything you can to get your online presence...

Federal agencies have struggled in recent years to maintain and update their technology as the demand for online services surged during the Coronavirus Pandemic. While the urgency associated with Coronavirus has waned, increased constituent access to government-run portals and systems is the new normal. The main hurdle experienced by federal government organizations is that funding is generally appropriated by Congress for very specific purpos...