Category Archives: Voices of Parks & Rec

This-N-That

Posted on May 1, 2012

Kickstart A Bike Park Project Whistler, B.C., Canada–Alpine Bike Parks introduces a new program called Parkstart to help a bike park get built in a community. The bundle of products and services includes everything needed to present a premium bike … Continue reading →

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This-N-That

Posted on April 2, 2012

Life Jackets For Kids (S 2075) Bill Gaining Ground Senate 36-0, approved and sent to the House a bill requiring all children’s camps’ lakes and other swimming areas, except swimming and wading pools, to have one life jacket for each … Continue reading →

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This-N-That

Posted on March 1, 2012

John Deere Looks To Global Reorganization Cary, N.C.–To enable greater global growth, John Deere underwent a global reorganization of its golf business, which will now fully integrate into the John Deere Agriculture & Turf Division. The enhanced organization puts its … Continue reading →

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Taking Sponsorship To The Next Level

Posted on March 1, 2012

The city of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is known for great weather, pristine beaches, and something called “spring break”! Tourism is key to the area’s survival, and as in most places around the country, the economy has taken a toll. The … Continue reading →

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Comparing Business To Government

Posted on February 1, 2012

In the May 2010 issue of PRB, columnist Randy Gaddo questioned whether business should be compared to government. For decades many “old timers” have heard community members, politicians, and business men and women say, “Government should be run like a … Continue reading →

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