Tips for a Successful Video Conference
Video conferencing has taken over as the main mode of communication for many who have switched to remote work in recent weeks. While straightforward enough in concept, the world of business video conferencing comes with its own set of rules and considerations. Read on...
New York Expands Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program
The Public Works Team at the 2019 City & State Above & Beyond Gala where CEO Celeste Frye was one the New York Women of Real Estate honorees Building on decades of work to create a level playing field for public procurement opportunities, New York is...
COVID-19: How Nonprofits Can Continue to Support Themselves and the Communities they Serve
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to rapid changes in how firms and individuals go about their daily routines. As recently as two weeks ago, people were operating business as usual. Now, nonprofits that provide critical services to New Yorkers in need are being forced to...
Creating Community Online
There are many online ways for planners, government agencies, and other groups working on public projects to engage with their communities and solicit meaningful feedback.
COVID-19 Update From Public Works Partners
Thank you to all our friends and colleagues who are healthcare workers, human service providers, government workers, and all those who are providing essential services at this time. These providers are at the front lines of this crisis, and are risking their...
Working From Home: Best Practices
In an effort to #flattenthecurve, businesses and organizations have moved toward remote work operations for the foreseeable future. Switching from an office workplace to a work-from-home setting can be tricky to navigate. However, maintaining productivity during this...
The 2020 Census is here!
For parts of the country, the 2020 Census kicked off in early January of this year. However, for the majority of the nation, official invitations for responses began yesterday, Thursday, March 12, 2020. The decennial census is a mandated count of the U.S population and its territories. It is a process that has existed since 1790 and is conducted every ten years by the U.S Census Bureau. This year will be the country’s twenty-fourth time conducting the survey.
Get to Know Bebe: Public Works Analyst, Culturist, and an Aspiring Potter
Bebe LeGardeur is an analyst with Public Works Partners. She comes to us with experience in communications, architecture, and cultural institutions. Bebe primarily focuses on our firm’s Business Development and Marketing efforts, but also assists the Client Services...
February 2020 Newsletter: Public Works is turning 10! See how we’re celebrating…
Double Digits! #10YearsOfPublicWorks: We are turning 10 this year! In honor of a decade of building stronger communities, we will be taking a look back at ten of our most influential projects. We will be featuring one project each month leading up to the company’s...
10 Years of Public Works: A Look Back by Celeste Frye
As we approach the 10th anniversary of Public Works Partners, I am looking back at our firm’s first ten years, reflecting on our successes and challenges, but mainly the impact we’ve been able to achieve. Our focus has always been on centering people where they are,...