by AJ Barney | Feb 17, 2025 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Financial Management, Funding Coordination, General Management & Finance, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Funding for water and wastewater projects can be confusing to navigate, and it is generally provided by a variety of agencies in a state. Some states have made an effort to consolidate funding entities and partner agencies to provide a singular point of contact for...
by Shannon Pepper | Jan 22, 2025 | General Management & Finance, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Partnerships
Image courtesy of ThisisEngineering on Unsplash Engineers are an important partner in any proposed infrastructure project. With projects intended to benefit the community, community members are the owners of the project and ultimately control the outcomes. It is...
by Shannon Pepper | Sep 4, 2024 | Managerial & Financial Leadership, Workforce Development
Image credit: Dream Logo Creation / Shutterstock.com In today’s workforce, technical skills alone are no longer sufficient to succeed. While technical skills and knowledge in your field are imperative, young professionals must cultivate social and emotional...
by Shannon Pepper | Aug 1, 2024 | Financial Management, Fiscal Planning & Rate Setting, General Management & Finance, Managerial & Financial Leadership
Clean water is an integral part of a thriving community and environment. Without updated water and wastewater treatment systems, human and environmental safety is challenged. Financing new infrastructure projects can often be a roadblock for small communities. This...
by Shannon Pepper | Dec 5, 2023 | Managerial & Financial Leadership, Workforce Development
In the world of leadership, where various styles and approaches are continuously emerging, the concept of a “servant leader” stands out as a powerful and transformative model. But what exactly is a servant leader, and why is this approach especially...
by Shannon Pepper | Oct 31, 2023 | Managerial & Financial Leadership, Workforce Development
In summer 2023, 32 water professionals successfully completed the Environmental Finance Center Network’s (EFCN) inaugural Water Leadership Program (WLP). From April through July, participants from 20 states joined together to hone their leadership and management...
