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Myerstown Vitality Partnership: A Model Town Revitalization Organization

01 Saturday May 2021

Posted by AGS Center in Economic Development

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Charles J. Blankenship, downtown development, revitalization organization, town revitalization

The Borough of Myerstown in Pennsylvania has created a model revitalization organization that consolidates all revitalization functions and activities into one non-profit public private partnership. It is a model other towns might consider when designing a revitalization strategy and organization. To view the article click: Myerstown Vitatalization Partnership Model

Analysis of Economic Impact of Pennsylvania Governor’s Withholding of Pandemic CARES Act Funding to Lebanon County April 2020-December 2020

24 Wednesday Feb 2021

Posted by AGS Center in Economic Development, Emergency Management, Public Administration

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CARES Act, Charles J. Blankenship, Covid19 Economic Impact, Lebanon County PA, Measuring Severity of Covid19, Pennsylvania Pandemic Lock Down

This report chronicles the pandemic related actions of the Pennsylvania Governor and Lebanon County elected officials during the period of April 2020 to September 2020 and objectively analyses the subsequent impact on the county’s economic recovery from business closure through December 2020. ClickAnalysis of Economic Impact of Pennsylvania Governor’s Withholding of Pandemic CARES Act Funding to Lebanon County

Guide to Establishing and Achieving Measurable Revitalization Goals

12 Wednesday Aug 2020

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Charles J. Blankenship, community development, real estate development, residential development, revitalization, revitalization strategy

This report provides a guide on how to establish and achieve measurable revitalization goals, based on the author’s experiences, for communities suffering from population and economic decline. To read the report click: Guide to Establishing and Achieving Revitalization

Recent State Militia Emergency and Disaster Deployments 2017-2018

15 Thursday Nov 2018

Posted by AGS Center in Emergency Management, Military Studies

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This report is an analysis of recent governor activation of state militias in five states during emergencies and disasters, and provides examples of how contemporary state militias are being deployed. Click:Recent State Guard Emergency and Disaster Deployments

Central Business District Retail Clustering Analysis Using North American Industrial Classification System [NACIS] Codes

29 Tuesday Aug 2017

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business clustering, business district marketing, business district revitalization, Charles J. Blankenship, clustering, NACIS, North American Industrial Classification System, retail clustering

Utilizing NACIS codes to determine business clustering opportunities is a simple and effective analytical tool used by the author in numerous business district revitalization studies. Click:NACIS Clustering

Model Community Emergency Response Team [CERT] Organization Chart and Training for Effective Operations

11 Sunday Dec 2016

Posted by AGS Center in Emergency Management

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CERT organization, CERT organization chart, CERT training, Charles J. Blankenship, Community Emergency Response Team, disater operatons, Emergency Management, FEMA

model-community-emergency-response-team Click for recommendations on CERT organization and training for effective emergency and disaster operations when emergency first responders are temporarily unable to respond on scene.

Notes on Organizing and Commanding a State Guard Infantry Company

22 Saturday Oct 2016

Posted by AGS Center in Emergency Management, Military Studies, Public Policy

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Click here for notes, observations, comments and suggestions on organizing and commanding a state guard infantry company based on author’s experiences.

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News Release–Call For Studies

04 Wednesday Jun 2014

Posted by AGS Center in Economic Development, Emergency Management, Military Studies, Press Release, Public Administration, Public Policy

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Call for Applied Government Studies

Immediate Release

June 5, 2014

717 383 6502

charles@agscenter.org

The Applied Government Studies Center invites reports for publication with practical application to government administration or policy making at any level of government, civilian or military. Case studies, cost/benefit analysis, correlation analysis, operations research reports and related studies are welcomed.

The Applied Government Studies Center is an independent non-affiliated non-partisan website depository of selected government administration studies and reports, within the United States and international.

There are no style or format requirements, however reports should be written in English, be brief, clear, concise and have practical application to public administrators or policy makers.

The reports must not have been previously published in general public circulation. Previously published articles may be linked on the Center website with a summary introduction. There is no requirement for copyright transfer to the Center.

Reports must include a statement that the conclusions or opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Applied Government Studies Center.

Report findings or conclusions may be released to the news media with author’s consent.

Reports or link request must be sent electronically to charles@agscenter.org. Suitability for publication will be determined by the Center Director.

 

Check List for Early Retirement of Tax Increment Financing Projects

10 Monday Jun 2013

Posted by AGS Center in Economic Development

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A highly successful TIF project could generate more tax revenue, or achieve lower improvement costs, than originally planned. In that fortunate event an early termination of the TIF district is required. Click  for a check list to follow when terminating a TIF project early.check-list-for-early-termination

Gudelines for Establishing a Local Business Loan Guarantee Program Secured by Bank Deposits

29 Tuesday Jan 2013

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Charles J. Blankenship, economic development financing, economic development incentives, financing, loan guarantees

Local loan guarantee funds can be effective tools for economic development. This report provides a model for such a program secured by bank deposits. Click here.guidelines-for-establishing-a-local-business-loan-guarantee-program-secured-by-bank-deposits

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