City Quick Connect Podcast from the Municipal Association of South Carolina - Municipal Association of SC

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2021 Annual Meeting – Attracting the Remote Workforce Post-Pandemic Jul 29, 2021

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Jim Stritzinger, broadband coordinator for the SC Office of Regulatory Staff; Irene Dumas Tyson, a master planner and community designer with the Boudreaux Group; and Jen Bonnett, vice president of innovation and entrepreneurship for the Savannah Economic Development Authority; talk about how communities can draw in remote employees as residents.

2021 Annual Meeting – Executive Director Todd Glover Jul 28, 2021

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Municipal Association Executive Director Todd Glover discusses the Association’s support for the COVID-19 operations of cities and towns, the Association’s advocacy outreach, the new retail recruitment training program and the new joint purchasing program.

2021 Annual Meeting — Past President Cornelius Huff Jul 28, 2021

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Outgoing Municipal Association President Cornelius Huff talks about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, local leadership during the public health emergency and successes of the Municipal Association during the past year.

2021 Annual Meeting — President Kathy Pender Jul 28, 2021

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Newly elected president of the Municipal Association Kathy Pender reflects on the past year of pandemic lessons as well as the value of municipal leadership and services.

Risk Management Services Training Resources: S3 Ep31 Jul 19, 2021

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The Municipal Association’s Risk Management Services has launched several training resources lately for members of the SC Municipal Insurance Trust and SC Municipal Insurance and Risk Financing Fund, including videos available through LocalGovU. Learn more from Loss Control Manager Bethany Pendley.

Time Is Running Out for Business License Standardization: S3 Ep30 Jul 12, 2021

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For cities and towns that have not yet taken action on the SC Business License Tax Standardization Act, there is not much time left to work toward compliance and avoid problems in 2022. Scott Slatton and Caitlin Cothran explain.

The American Rescue Plan and its Impacts on South Carolina: S3 Ep29 Jul 01, 2021

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The American Rescue Plan provides $65.1 billion to municipalities nationwide for various forms of pandemic recovery and response. Erica Wright, Jeff Shacker and Charlie Barrineau discuss when funding is available or is anticipated for cities and towns, as well as what local officials should be considering as they make plans for the funding. More information: https://www.masc.sc/Pages/legislative/American-Rescue-Plan.aspx

Downtown Florence National Accreditation: S3 Ep28 Jun 28, 2021

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Earlier this year, Downtown Florence received accreditation as a Main Street America program for meeting the rigorous performance standards of the National Main Street Center. Main Street South Carolina Manager Jenny Boulware talks with Florence’s Development Manager Hannah Davis and Development Coordinator Rachel Baggett about what the accreditation means to Florence’s downtown program, and what’s next for Downtown Florence.

Business Licensing and Third-Party Collection Companies: S3 Ep27 Jun 21, 2021

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Scott Slatton and Caitlin Cothran talk about the legislative background of the SC Business License Tax Standardization Act’s regulations of third-party collection companies, and how the new rules work.

Reviewing the 2021 Legislative Session: S3 Ep26 Jun 11, 2021

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The Municipal Association’s new legislative and public policy advocates, Joannie Nickel and Erica Wright, talk about their experiences advocating for the Association for the first time during the 2021 session at the State House.