Laura is leading the way with her equity work and looks beyond the traditional definition of equity. She encourages organizations to determine the definition that best fit their communities.

Grant Ervin's interview with Chris Fabian is a fun and entertaining look at the "NLS" (Next Level Stuff) he has worked on throughout his local government career and continues to work on at the City of Pittsburgh.

Through innovative ideas and entrepreneurial approaches, Jamie led the Washington County Parks Division to achieve financial independence and fiscal sustainability.

Nick Kittle is the guest today. He is a member of the PBB community, a partner, an industry leader and just a cool guy to talk to. 

ResourceX is always looking at what Chloe is doing with her PBB data. Her application of data in response to COVID inspired many others in our community. As the ARPA fund strategies become clearer, we look forward to seeing how Chloe and the City of Boise utilize their data.

Nobody knows the data on how municipalities can and are improving lives than Jennifer Park. This interview sheds so much light on the value of collecting and utilizing data.

Stacey's innovation and mastery of program data as a member of the Littleton PBB All-Stars team, is inspiring to anyone working towards data-driven communication and decision making. 

Kirsten's interview is filled with inspiration and energy for us as a local government community.

1. We must create a community of inclusion and acceptance.
2. There has to be a willingness to innovate and experiment.
3. Resources shouldn't be a limiting factor in our ability to "Level Up."

From Financial Foundations for Thriving Communities to Machiavelli, Shayne Kavanagh provides an informative and interesting take on the past, present, and future state of government finance and budgeting. 

Ian's knowledge and experience supporting organizations and management teams drives great conversation about the importance of strategy and working together to achieve that strategy. Ian's work with Strategic Steps promotes the need for establishing priorities to which budget decisions are tied.