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Category Archives: September 2011
Evaluating Summer Camps
Now that summer is over, most agencies will breathe a collective sigh, and begin to evaluate which camp programs were successful and which were not. Most agencies examine enrollment numbers and revenue, staffing issues, the effectiveness of cost-control measures, and … Continue reading
Signs Of The Times
Imagine traveling down a street or road that is completely void of signs. Difficult, isn’t it? Take a look at old photographs and postcards of cities and towns from the turn of the 20th century and you will be amazed … Continue reading
No-Fuss Landscaping
Managing city parks can sometimes seem like choreographing a circus performance. Each day involves juggling personnel and fiscal resources; balancing visitor expectations against budget constraints; and walking an environmental tightrope. When it comes to landscaping, park managers also face the … Continue reading
Useful Marketing Advice
Editor’s Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what’s going on in the field, a parks-and-rec leader has to leave his or her desk and “wander around” the … Continue reading
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80 Ways To Reduce Expenses
Part 1: Labor Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of a four-part series that will explore 80 ways to reduce operating expenses. In these difficult economic times, these ways could be the difference between having a profitable year and … Continue reading
Posted in Issues, Parks and Rec Business, September 2011
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