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PRB Magazine has some incredible parks and rec stories thanks to contributions from readers like you. We are now actively seeking articles for our July and August issues. This is your chance to share your stories, insights, and experiences with a dedicated audience of 30,000 parks and rec readers. You’ll get a published story credited to your name and help draw attention to your projects on a national level.
Seeking Articles for the June and July Issues
PRB Magazine has some incredible parks and rec stories thanks to contributions from readers like you. We are now actively seeking articles for our June and July issues. This is your chance to share your stories, insights, and experiences with a dedicated audience of 30,000 parks and rec readers. You’ll get a published story credited to your name and help draw attention to your projects on a national level.
Seeking Articles for the May and June Issues
PRB Magazine has some incredible parks and rec stories thanks to contributions from readers like you. We are now actively seeking articles for our May and June issues. This is your chance to share your stories, insights, and experiences with a dedicated audience of 30,000 parks and rec readers. You’ll get a published story credited to your name and help draw attention to your projects on a national level.
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PRB Magazine has some incredible parks and rec stories thanks to contributions from readers like you. We are now actively seeking articles for our April and May issues. This is your chance to share your stories, insights, and experiences with a dedicated audience of 30,000 parks and rec readers. You’ll get a published story credited to your name and help draw attention to your projects on a national level.
From One Place To A Better One
In “Ted Lasso,” my favorite show of all time, Ted (the main character) tells a story about his dog Hank. It goes like this:
Changes Inside And Out
Change management is crucial for leaders in any field. Whether it’s adopting innovative technology, navigating employee turnover, or launching new programs, successful leaders are often those who handle curveballs with ease and expertly guide their teams through unfamiliar territory.
The Roadmap To Recognition
No matter the size of a park agency, all of them struggle with resource needs. However, what some people often don’t recognize is that the most valuable resource of any organization is its employees.
Groomed For Leadership
I’ve never heard an effective leader say that leadership is easy—it’s not. In fact, it can be incredibly difficult at times
Seeking Alternative Funding Sources
As one final project before I retired from the city of Elko New Market, Minn., I was asked to scan the nation for potential revenue sources for evaluation, and make recommendations to diversify our current revenue base for future park projects.
A True Brand Fan
It takes a lot of effort and planning to stand out in today’s world full of people constantly being treated as potential customers. Studies show the average person is exposed to roughly 4,000 marketing messages every day, and the number is growing.
A Visual Identity Refresh
Since 2020, state parks have seen massive upticks in visitors. The pandemic forced people to self-reflect and find new ways and places to interact.
Ensuring Equitable Access
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology holds a paramount position in the functioning of local governments, influencing every facet of their operations. From streamlining administrative tasks to enhancing civic engagement, technology assists in modernizing and serving communities more efficiently.
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion
With many changes in programming, ADA-access, and opportunities to inclusively serve all members of a diverse community, a paradigm shift has occurred, and it’s time that it is recognized in the way parks are designed.
Catering To Curling
While the sport of curling rewards great skill and precision, Chaska, Minn., wanted to reward the community with a great place to play, practice, compete, and celebrate. With a design led by 292 Design Group, now JLG Architects, the Chaska Curling & Event Center opened its doors in the winter of 2015, alongside a vibrant redevelopment of Firemen’s Park in downtown Chaska.
Take The Helm
I had been at my previous parks and rec position for more than a decade when I landed a great job in central Ohio for a Gold Medal-winning agency, with more responsibility and many more employees to lead. It was tough saying goodbye.
Mastering Motivation
When I run into people from my youth-sports days, they tell me what a great coach my dad was and how they still remember some of the ways he motivated them to work harder and be better.
Combat Loneliness With Love
Dale rolled over in bed and glanced at the clock. It read 6:02 a.m. It would be another hour before sunrise.
This-N-That
A collection of news items, product announcements and event notices designed to keep you on the cutting edge.
Seeking Articles for the March and April Issues
PRB Magazine has some incredible parks and rec stories thanks to contributions from readers like you. We are now actively seeking articles for our March and April issues. This is your chance to share your stories, insights, and experiences with a dedicated audience of 30,000 parks and rec readers. You’ll get a published story credited to your name and help draw attention to your projects on a national level.