Can Resident Feedback Guide A City To Record-Breaking Economic Growth?

-The Polco Minute #8 with Angelica Wedell-

Keep on top of the latest best practices and news in local government and civic engagement.

In this episode, take a trip to Sioux Falls, South Dakota to hear how resident feedback guides the City to record-breaking economic growth. Then we’ll learn about what COVID-19 impacts are still being felt by residents and businesses. Last, we’ll explore what Toto the dog can teach us about leadership. 

Resident Feedback Guides Sioux Falls to Record-Breaking Economic Growth

-By Julia Steege-Reimann, Polco-

Over the past few years, Sioux Falls, South Dakota has seen record-breaking economic growth even during the pandemic. Indeed, a focus on resident feedback and a commitment to making Sioux Falls comfortable, fun, and beautiful has led to the City’s award-winning local economy. Read more. 

New Polco Survey Helps Leaders Assess COVID-19 Economic Impacts 

-By Jen Aceto, Polco-

Local governments and their communities are finding innovative ways to respond to the economic challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Survey scientists at Polco have created the COVID-19 Economic & Employment Impact Survey to help local leaders get critical resident input. Read more.

Lessons from Toto

-By Wally Bock, Three Star Leadership-

What can we learn about leadership from Wally Bock’s rescue dog Toto? Read more.

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