Dave AskinsMay 15, 2024

No north option for convention center expansion: CIB won’t negotiate with Bloomington for land

https://bsquarebulletin.com/2024/05/15/no-north-option-for-convention-center-expansion-cib-wont-negotiate-with-bloomington-for-land/

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No north option for convention center expansion: CIB won’t negotiate with Bloomington for land

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Steve Jurrens - News DirectorApr 2, 2024
The City Council of #WatertownSD has approved the reallocation of unused funds as the Solid Waste Division of Public Works generates substantial savings.
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Key Biscayne IndependentFeb 20, 2024

Found money: Colleen Blank keeps grant dollars flowing :

When Village Manager Steve Williamson interviewed Colleen Blank for capital improvement & grants manager, her skill set didn’t exactly fit the position, he said.

“But on closer look, there was something about her. An innate smarts and drive, the ability to look to the future,” Williamson said.
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https://kbindependent.org/2024/02/20/found-money-colleen-blank-keeps-grant-dollars-flowing/

Found money: Colleen Blank keeps grant dollars flowing - Key Biscayne Independent

When Village Manager Steve Williamson interviewed Colleen Blank for capital improvement & grants manager, her skill set didn’t exactly fit the position, he said. “But on closer look, there was something about her. An innate smarts and drive, the ability to look to the future,” Williamson said. Whether it’s beach renourishment, a theater program, park restoration or the $248 million “Big Dig” infrastructure project, Blank has turned out to be the Village’s secret financial weapon.

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Dave AskinsFeb 15, 2024

Imminent interlocal accord gives boost to convention center expansion, but project timeline looks longer

https://bsquarebulletin.com/2024/02/15/imminent-interlocal-accord-gives-boost-to-convention-center-expansion-but-project-timeline-looks-longer/

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Imminent interlocal accord gives boost to convention center expansion, but project timeline looks longer

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Dave AskinsJan 6, 2024

Monroe Convention Center planning maintains pace, CIB to consider OK for construction manager RFQ, politicos still mulling interlocal agreement

https://bsquarebulletin.com/2024/01/06/monroe-convention-center-planning-maintains-pace-cib-to-consider-ok-for-construction-manager-rfq-politicos-still-mulling-interlocal-agreement/

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Monroe Convention Center planning maintains pace, CIB to consider OK for construction manager RFQ, politicos still mulling interlocal agreement

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Dave AskinsOct 5, 2023

First meeting of new board gets momentum restarted for Monroe Convention Center expansion

https://bsquarebulletin.com/2023/10/05/first-meeting-of-new-board-gets-momentum-restarted-for-monroe-convention-center-expansion/

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First meeting of new board gets momentum restarted for Monroe Convention Center expansion

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