Communication Challenges and Opportunities for State and Local Government Transportation Agencies Transportation agencies at all levels, including state departments of transportation, regional transit authorities, metropolitan planning organizations, city transportation departments, and county transit systems, share a common challenge: how to effectively communicate Read More
In the dense urban and suburban landscape of Cook County, Illinois, home to Chicago and over 5.2 million residents across 130 incorporated municipalities, transportation infrastructure communication operates on a scale that few county agencies encounter. The Cook County Department of Transportation and Read More
In the competitive landscape of regional economic development, Montgomery County, Maryland, faces a unique positioning challenge. Located adjacent to Washington, D.C., the county competes not only with its immediate neighbors in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia but also with major Read More
Across rural America, the challenge of population decline and talent attraction has become an existential threat to economic vitality. In Chautauqua County, New York, a region of approximately 127,000 residents, these challenges converge with a workforce crisis affecting local businesses, nonprofits, and Read More
In the competitive landscape of economic development, few counties have attempted the audacity of directly challenging New York City’s dominance in financial services. Yet in November 2024, during one of Manhattan’s busiest holiday weeks, Palm Beach County, Florida did exactly that—placing a Read More
The Research Triangle of North Carolina, anchored by Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, has earned a reputation as one of the most vibrant and fast-growing regions in the United States. With a population exceeding two million, three world-class research universities (Duke University, Read More
Communication Challenges and Opportunities for State and Local Government Public Health Agencies Public health agencies at all levels, including county health departments, state health offices, municipal public health bureaus, and specialized health programs, share a common challenge: how to effectively communicate critical Read More
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), engaged Stegmeier Consulting Group to support a critical workforce transition for one of their major global health supply chain programs. The program was entering a high-stakes transition period as the shift to a next-generation Read More


