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Rock Solid Recognized as a 2021 GovTech 100 Company
GovTech Rock Solid Recognized as a 2021 GovTech 100 Company In a year where technology played an essential role in local government, Rock Solid’s selection as a GovTech 100 2021 member for the sixth consecutive year is a huge honor.
How Local Government Should Engage With Gen Z, By Mark Funkhouser
Local Government How Local Government Should Engage With Gen Z, By Mark Funkhouser *THIS ARTICLE was reprinted with permission from ELGL, originally published by Mark…
Rock Solid in 2020: A Year in Review
Local Government Rock Solid in 2020: A Year in Review In 2020, Rock Solid continued to help local governments and their communities work as one. Here is a look back at the year's greatest customer successes, product updates, resources, and more at Rock Solid.
The CARES Act and Technology: A Guide for Local Government
Local Government The CARES Act and Technology: A Guide for Local Government

Here’s a breakdown of CARES act funding, important resources for local governments, and examples of how cities and counties are using CARES to serve citizens with software and technology.
Rock Solid, ELGL, and CDG Publish New Citizen Research
Citizen Engagement Rock Solid, ELGL, and CDG Publish New Citizen Research

New survey research in the What Citizens Want report reveals first-of-its-kind insight into how U.S. citizens prefer to access Local Government services.
Communicating COVID-19: 6 Months of Lessons from Pocatello, Idaho
Government Communications Communicating COVID-19: 6 Months of Lessons from Pocatello, Idaho

Six months into COVID-19, Logan McDougall, Public Information Officer for the City of Pocatello, ID, shares his thoughts on effective coronavirus communication strategies, how to use existing tools in creative new ways, and lessons learned.
Guide: 4 Steps for Crafting Effective Government Messages for Mobile
Government Communications Guide: 4 Steps for Crafting Effective Government Messages for Mobile

Mobile messaging can reach a wide range of people with push notifications, text messages, and email. Use this step-by-step process as a starting point for effective citizen mobile messaging.
5 Ideas for Effective Election Messaging for Local Government
Government Communications 5 Ideas for Effective Election Messaging for Local Government

In a COVID-19 world, how do your election communications need to shift to enable citizens to vote? Here are five creative ways to communicate with your residents about the election.
5 Lessons for Improving Citizen Engagement from Lewisville, TX
Citizen Engagement 5 Lessons for Improving Citizen Engagement from Lewisville, TX Modern citizen engagement involves many moving parts. Thanks to channel shift, residents…
17 Government Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow Now
Digital Government 17 Government Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow Now

Did you know Instagram is an effective way to communicate with citizens through images, videos, stories, and short snippets of text? Here are 17 government Instagram accounts you should follow for inspiration.
Lessons Learned About the Future of Government Flexibility
Digital Government Lessons Learned About the Future of Government Flexibility

This article originally appeared in Government Technology. COVID-19 proves that government requires flexibility in people, process, policy, and systems. Here are three lessons for moving forward with more adaptable operations.
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