Since the future begins with local engagement/involvement….

Posted by John Moore on October 4, 2010

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While large organizations are clearly delivering value to the public and private sector it is important that we do not lose site of the importance of small organizations, local governments, and their ability to drive positive changes. According to census numbers and numbers published by SBA for the United States alone we know that:

With these numbers in mind I have launched a brand new community, Our Town Talk. This community will evolve as membership grows, meeting the needs of our members.

The mission for this community is straightforward and summed up as providing a place for citizens, small business owners, local government employees and politicians to come together and share their thoughts on what is good and what is not so good in their communities. Over time I would love to see this become a place where citizen 2.0 is standardized and becomes a reality.

While these goals are worthwhile we will need to be patient and seek to grow this community to the point where a critical mass is achieved. In the mean-time, note:

If you believe your town needs an easy to use platform stop by and give it a try.

John

John Moore

Founder and CEO of The Lab. An open government strategist, consultant, and analyst. Part writer, speaker, and educator. Other interests? Mobile and CRM.

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