The Millville Story: How Reverse Auctions Can Save Governments Serious Money and Avoid Other More Painful Budget and Tax Choices

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In this article, we show how leaders of the town of Millville, New Jersey partnered with WorldEnergy to save over $350,000 a year on the city government’s electricity outlays, which meant that the community avoided having to raise taxes and/or cutting necessary public services. It stands as a case study for leaders at all levels of government to investigate the power and ease with which reverse auctioning can be employed as a strategic procurement tool today.

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America's Happiest Companies: Did Yours Make the List?

Forbes has comes out with its annual list of America's Happiest Companies. You can read it by clicking on the link below:

 America's Happiest Companies




You can view a great slide show - with details on the goodies offered by the top ten firms at the Forbes link below:




In Pictures: 10 Of America's Happiest Companies






Post your comments here on the blog. Look forward to the discussion.

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Southeastern Louisiana University                     +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Trends for 2011 from Around the World from Trendwatching

One of my favorite sites on the web is that of Trendwatching (http://www.trendwatching.com/). Here's an update on their trends for 2011 from around the world. Of course, they'd like you to buy their full report, but their preview on the web provides great food for thought for executives and students alike. You can view their 2011 trends preview below:

http://www.trendwatching.com/briefing/

Interesting stuff - post your comments here on the blog. Look forward to the discussion.

Professor David Wyld
Southeastern Louisiana University

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