Local Government Briefings February 6, 2009, Volume 12, Issue 6

Local Government Briefings February 6, 2009, Volume 12, Issue 6 -Announcements East-West Gateway Soliciting Proposals for Transportation Projects - Economic Recovery Program Funding Map of the Month: Sinkhole and Karst Areas - St. Louis Metropolitan Area Celebrating African American Heritage Month at the Gateway Arch & Historic Old Courthouse Nominations Now Open for the Inaugural Growing Green Awards Call for Nominations: Winning Women Regional Economic Development Awards Registration Open for Neighborhood Leadership Academy St. Louis Earth Day Festival Vendor Registration, Educational Exhibitor Proposals, & Food Vendor Applications Now Being Accepted -Conferences and Events Integrating City and Regional Plans Panel Examines the Impact of Foreclosure on Home Prices, Vacancy, and Crime Paratransit Funding Workshop at East-West Gateway Free Webcast: Improving Benefits and Services Delivery by Engaging with Citizens Conservation Lobby Day at Missouri State Capitol Free Workshop for Governments: Distinguishing Your Community by its Natural Resources Free Audio/Web Training - Informed Decisions: A Guide to Gathering Facts and Evidence Free Webcast - Foreclosure-Response.org: A New Tool to Help Communities Prevent Foreclosures and Stabilize Neighborhoods Transportation and Land-Use Connections Conferences and Events Further Out - News Potential Funding Through Stimulus Act to Assist with Brownfield Assessments Budgeting: to Spend More or Cut Back? It Depends on What It's for -Online Resources Tips for Governments from Recessions Past -Jobs -Grants MFH Seeks Concept Papers to Support Obesity Prevention Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Grants -Quotes