MGP Inc. (Municipal GIS Partners, Inc.)

Microsoft 365 can do what? Mark your calendars and come find out how your peers are using Microsoft 365. April 9th in Elk Grove Village. Additional details to be released next week. #localgovernment #localgov #microsoft365 #m365

It’s like we’ve gone back to the future. In the early 2000s, the GIS Consortium was founded to reduce the cost and risk of an emerging technology, making it accessible to local governments. Sharing knowledge and best practices allowed GIS programs to be successful and sustainable. Today, a new shared service has been created to do the same with Microsoft 365 (M365). The M365 platform allows communities to take control of their information systems like never before. Congratulations to the next set of trailblazers: Village of Brookfield, Illinois, Village of Buffalo Grove, Village of Glencoe, Village of Lincolnshire, and Village of Riverside. Together, they are accelerating outcomes for local government technology. #localgovernment #localgov #m365 #microsoft365

We are excited to announce that we are hiring for a GIS Analyst position. Apply using the link below if you are interested in an opportunity to make a difference for communities in the Chicagoland area, apply your skills, and grow in your career as part of an amazing team! https://lnkd.in/eP-VJYZD #JobOpening #GIS #CareerGrowth #MakeADifference #LocalGovernment #JoinOurTeam

FOIA requests continue to rise. Public transparency is a local government priority, however, these requests require staff time to fulfill. Communities are using their GIS to make data more accessible to both increase transparency and limit administrative time. #localgov #localgovernment #transparency #publicadministration #publicadmin #gis #gisconsortium

Thank you to all the storytellers, press releasers, editors, fact checkers, and beyond. You are the reason trust persists in local government. Happy Government Communications Day! #localgovernment #localgov #govcomms #communications

Microsoft 365 empowers staff to manage processes for public boards and commissions. Centralize contact information and proactively monitor upcoming term expirations, enabling staff liaisons to take timely action. #LocalGovernment #LocalGov #Microsoft365 #PublicAdministration #M365

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Illinois City/County Management Association (ILCMA) Winter Conference this week! We’ll be in the Lobby Lounge on Wednesday at 5:00 PM. Swing by if you have time between sessions – would love to see you!

I pay close attention to patterns, especially those that connect different ideas. Today, I am connecting what I routinely hear from our local government leaders about their software solutions with this morning’s interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. He discussed software debt and the expansion of opportunities available to all of us. When I started in the City of Highland Park IL in 1994, we created our own software, and it worked for us. Perhaps that time has come again. #People #Process #Collaboration #LocalGovernment #GovTech #TechTrends #Opportunity

Maintaining the urban forest through cyclic pruning promotes tree health by removing dead or diseased branches, reducing the risk of falling limbs, and enhancing the overall structure and aesthetics of the trees. The Village of Deerfield, Illinois is using its tree inventory data to accurately budget for tree pruning, ensuring a consistent 5-year pruning cycle. This strategic approach allows the village to make data-driven decisions around the program and maintain the urban forest to a high standard. #urbanforestry #forestry #localgov #localgovernment #gis #city #village #publicworks #pubworks

You don’t need to start up in a garage. You can start up in the corner of an established company. The most important part is having great people with a clear focus. Meet JonEric Eubanks, PMP. With a long history in local government, we are working together to challenge technology norms for the industry we are so passionate about. Significant progress has been made.