City Quick Connect Podcast from the Municipal Association of South Carolina

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Achievement Awards – Hanahan’s COVID-19 Relief Project: S3 Ep41 Oct 04, 2021

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Hanahan won a 2021 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association after its fire department fought the spread of COVID-19 with virus testing throughout the community and around the state. Mayor Christie Rainwater explains the emergency planning efforts beyond the effort and how the city managed numerous funding sources. See the video at vimeo.com/575512059.

Municipal Court Administration Association 101: S3 Ep40 Sep 27, 2021

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MCAA 101 provides municipal court administrators, clerks of court and other court staff with the skills critical to running and administering the duties of a municipal court, and will have another session October 26 – 27. The course’s designers, Greenville’s Pam Larson and Greer’s Kirsten Pressley, explain how they developed the material and what clerks of court can gain from it.

Excellence on Main Street Award – Laurens’ Back Street Park: S3 Ep39 Sep 20, 2021

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The City of Laurens won the 2021 Excellence on Main Street Award for its Back Street Park development, a pocket park that took the place of a dilapidated building and pays tribute to the area's rich history. Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn and Main Street Laurens Executive Director Jonathan Irick explain how the project evolved, and its impact on downtown Laurens. See the video at vimeo.com/580855979.

Achievement Awards – Hartsville’s Youth Professional Development project: S3 Ep38 Sep 13, 2021

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Hartsville won a 2021 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for its professional development project among the young people who work at Neptune Island Waterpark. Karen Caulder, chief financial officer for Hartsville, explains the impact that the effort has had for the employees and the community. See the video at vimeo.com/575511434.

Local Business License Renewal Center: S3 Ep37 Sep 03, 2021

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The Local Business License Renewal Center, which cities and towns must use in 2022 to comply with Act 176, is intended as one way to make the license process easier for businesses. Caitlin Cothran and Fran Adcock of the Municipal Association’s Local Revenue Services explain how it works and how to set up accounts. More information: https://www.masc.sc/programs/local-revenue-services/local-business-license-renewal-center

Achievement Awards – Bluffton’s Wright Family Park: S3 Ep36 Aug 30, 2021

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Bluffton won a 2021 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for its development of the waterfront Wright Family Park. Mayor Lisa Sulka discusses the property’s history, the partnership that made the park possible, and what’s next for the project. See the video at https://vimeo.com/575512450.

From the Dome to Your Home 8/20/2021: S3 Ep35 Aug 23, 2021

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Todd Glover, Erica Wright, Scott Slatton and Casey Fields discuss the latest news regarding the American Rescue Plan and the Association's request for the state to draw down the funds.

Achievement Awards – Newberry's Fiber to the Home Project: S3 Ep34 Aug 16, 2021

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Newberry won a 2021 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for its project to bring a fiber-optic network to residents and businesses. Assistant Utility Director David Eldridge discusses how Newberry made this effort work and what it means for internet service going forward. See the video at https://vimeo.com/575511899.

American Rescue Plan’s “Investing in America’s Communities” Funding Available: S3 Ep33 Aug 09, 2021

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The Investing in America’s Communities program of the ARP involves $3 billion in funding opportunities. Legislative and Public Policy Advocate Erica Wright talks to Robin Cooley, economic development representative for the Atlanta Region of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, to learn more. https://eda.gov/arpa/fact-sheet/

2021 Annual Meeting – Between the Lines: Redistricting and Your Budget Aug 02, 2021

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Frank Rainwater, executive director of the SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office, discusses the impacts of the pandemic on the state’s economy and governmental revenue, as well as the redistricting process following the 2020 Census.

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