Texas Awaits ‘Devastating and Life Threatening’ Flooding
With Hurricane Harvey forecasted to stall inland, some isolated areas could see as much as 30 inches of rain in the coming days. By Michael Grass – Executive Editor, Route Fifty

Making Sense of Charlottesville Through Local Leadership
By Leon Andrews Director, Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) for National League of Cities

Apps and Maps Lead Kids to Summer Lunch Sites
By Liz Enbysk, Smart Cities Council / American City & County

An Inside Look at Equitable Economic Development in Milwaukee
In response to the tragic events in Charlottesville, the National League of Cities is celebrating #InclusionWeek to support diversity, inclusivity, and hope in America’s cities. By Carlos Delgado / National League of Cities

High-Tech Ideas to Fix Opioid Crisis Compete for Ohio Grants
Spurce: i360 SLGov

Oregon Offers to Pay Immigrant Children’s Health Care
i360 SLGov

HUD Reports “Worst case Housing needs” Increased in 2015
8.3 million households paid more than half their income for rent or lived in substandard housing
Source: HUD

Winner! 2017 Members Choice Award for #CityHallSelfie Excellence
Source: Engaging Local Government Leaders

Transportation Innovation’s Crucial Ingredient
For the revolution to succeed, smart regulators and thoughtful entrepreneurs will need to work together
By David speilfogel / Governing.com

Updates to EPA’s EJSCREEN Provide Access to Important New Data
Source: EPA

Compressed Natural Gas-fueled Vehicles on the Rise in City Fleets
By Jason Axelrod  / American City & County

Roads that Pay for Themselves: Startup Nears Two Smart Pavement Pilot Project Contracts
Source: i360 SLGov

EPA Has Slashed Its Criminal Investigation Division in Half
By Eric Katz / Government Executive

The 13 Questions Google Asks About Its Managers When It Gathers Employee Feedback
By Leah Fessler  / Excellence in Government

Why Senior Execs Leave Government
By Jack Corrigan / Excellence in Government

Promoting the Good That Public Institutions Do
A code of ethics should be about more than preventing abuses. It should also promote positive contributions. 
By James Svara  / Governing.com

National Association for County Community and Economic Development
September 10 -13

Florida Housing Coalition Annual Conference
September 10 – 13

Council of State Community Development
Agencies Sept 11 -14

Grant Professionals Association Annual
Conference Nov 8 -11

NACCED’s 42nd Annual Educational Conference & Training
Portland, Oregon
September 10-13, 2017
Courtyard Portland City Center
550 SW Oak Street
Portland, OR 97204
Also Apply Here for the NACCED Annual John C. Murphy Scholarship

NACCED’s 42nd Annual Educational Conference and Training
Hosted by Clackamas County, Clark County, Multnomah County, and Washington County
NACCED YouTube Channel  “CDBG Success Story”

ZoomGrants User Training Workshop Scheduled in the Pacific Northwest
September 25, 2017 in Beaverton, OR. Attendees of this FREE event will hear about “Best Practices” from other ZoomGrants users and learn more about new features to streamline the online grant management process.
Join us! Contact Lauren Sechrist lauren.sechrist@zoomgrants.cc to learn more or RSVP.
Pacific Northwest Workshop Agenda
Pacific Northwest Workshop Registration or to Learn More