The document summarizes the story and mission of GovLoop, an online community for government employees. It aims to connect disparate conversations and events to help government workers collaborate and share best practices. The founder is a 3rd generation public servant who previously worked for multiple government agencies and is an innovator, award winner, speaker, and author with experience connecting people in government. The document also lists 10 ways municipalities can leverage Gov 2.0 technologies and provides examples of potential cost savings and increased revenue municipalities may achieve through digital engagement.

1. The Story

6. On GovLoop

7. On GovLoop - Canada

9. 10 Ways Municipalities are Leveraging Gov 2.0

10. 1 - Municipal Best Practices

11. 2 - Get The Word Out

12. 3 - TownHalls & Budget Feedback

13. 4 - Economic Development

14. 5 - Tourism

15. 6 – Better 311

16. 7 - Emergency Communication

17. 8 – Get and Stay Elected

18. 9 - Transit

19. 10 - Potential Cost Savings and Increased Revenue 1 – Decrease Printed Mail -Utilities Bills, Property Tax, Mailed Newsletters 2 – Increase Payments -Higher Percentage of People Paying -Get Money Faster (Interest) -Automatic rate of renewals -More Activity at Events 3 – Decrease Hours on FOI (A) Requests 4 – Decrease Hours of Calls and In-person Questions