Category Archives: Voices of Parks & Rec

This-N-That

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

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

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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RFPs And RFQs

In 1961, Astronaut Alan Shepard was the first American to go into space and orbit the earth for 15 minutes in a Redstone 3 rocket called Freedom 7. After the flight, he said, “It’s a very sobering feeling to be … Continue reading

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This-N-That

Brock Receives Recognition For Sustainability Boulder, Colo.–Brock International, a provider of performance-based systems for synthetic turf, became the first company in the synthetic-turf industry to have a Cradle to Cradle Certified product. Recognized as a rigorous environmental certification process, the … Continue reading

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