CommuniTIES: A Baker Tilly podcast

Welcome to the CommuniTIES podcast, on this episode Belvia Gray, a Principal and Municipal Advisor within Baker Tilly’s Public Sector Practice Group is joined by Brock Bowsher and Dave DuVarney to discuss the many different opportunities that AI technology is creating for education systems and in particular how these advances can be applied to K-12 learning. Dave is a Principal and leader in Baker Tilly Digital’s Applications, Cloud and Data Practice, and leads the firm’s Chief Data and Analytics Officer Advisory Services. Brock is a Principal and Municipal Advisor within the Public Sector Group where he specializes in serving schools and libraries with capital planning, comprehensive financial planning, debt management and budget development. From the biggest ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI in education to the steps school districts can take to ensure that they are always able to adapt as the technology continuously evolves, this is one episode you don’t want to miss. So press play and enjoy another insightful episode of CommuniTIES, brought to you by Baker Tilly.

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Neal Richardson, the President and CEO of the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) joins hosts Jolena Presti and Elias Mathes on this episode of CommuniTIES, presented by Baker Tilly. Under Neal’s leadership the St. Louis has undertaken an impressive effort to restructure its development incentive program to ensure that the process becomes more clear and transparent. Together, the group discusses the importance of equitable economic development and the roles that strategic planning and analysis play in implementing economic development incentives. Don’t miss this insightful episode of CommuniTIES, brought to you by Baker Tilly. 

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On this episode of CommuniTIES, brought to you by Baker Tilly, our hosts Susan Reed and Jeff Hammond are joined by the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) Director of Business Operations, John Kenny. Together with John, the trio discuss the benefits of ESG and why it is an opportunity for companies to build a more sustainable business. Not to mention they also touch on how an ESG program can create a valuable impact within your organization and your community for years to come. As business continues to evolve and grow, now is the time to be thinking of ESG opportunities for your organization. This is an episode you do not want to miss, so join us for CommuniTIES, presented by Baker Tilly. 

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As communities continue to face budget challenges, it’s important for organizations to prioritize where to allot funds. During this episode, our team discusses: •The budget challenges communities are facing •What should cities and schools prioritize when it comes to funds? •What steps your organization take to guide their success and plan strategically •Why it’s valuable to stress test your budget

Meet this episode’s thought leaders:

Matt Bubness, Director, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors
Jay Staley, Director, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors

 

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) provides billions of dollars to local governments through Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF), competitive grants and other provisions to help meet community housing needs. In this podcast, Baker Tilly’s public sector housing leaders share insights on the financial opportunities municipalities have to support housing.

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The Mayor of the City of Overland Park, Kansas, Carl Gerlach, joins us to share his experience and insights from serving in local government for the last 26 years, first on the City Council then as Mayor. In 10 minutes, Mayor Gerlach discusses:

- How he got involved in local government

- The City’s greatest accomplishments under his leadership

- What has changed and what has stayed the same

- Lessons learned during his time as Mayor that fellow elected officials can leverage

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St. Louis County, Minnesota joins CommuniTIES to share its successful grant administration strategy that supported small businesses, schools, not-for-profits and individuals in the community with CARES Act funding, and how the County plans to leverage American Rescue Plan dollars

In this CommuniTIES podcast, Baker Tilly’s economic development and municipal advisory specialists explain public-private partnerships, known as “P3”.