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Community Engagement Insights & Stories

Case studies, guides, and insights to help you transform community engagement.

How Peachtree Corners Doubled Event Attendance with BeWith's AI-Powered Calendar
Case StudiesMarch 2025

How Peachtree Corners Doubled Event Attendance with BeWith's AI-Powered Calendar

Discover how this Georgia city transformed their community engagement strategy and saw a 2x increase in event attendance.

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Beaumont's Community Event Calendar: Aligning Events & Goals
Case StudiesJanuary 2025

Beaumont's Community Event Calendar: Aligning Events & Goals

How Beaumont, CA centralized event information, connected with neighboring Banning, and earned unanimous council support.

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How Jasper County Brought Residents Together with One Calendar
Case StudiesJanuary 2025

How Jasper County Brought Residents Together with One Calendar

A rural Iowa county's journey to unified community engagement across 735 square miles.

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Innovation in a 'Concrete Jungle': Michael L. Antwine on Reimagining Community in the City of Bell
PodcastsMarch 2026

Innovation in a 'Concrete Jungle': Michael L. Antwine on Reimagining Community in the City of Bell

City Manager Michael Antwine shares how the City of Bell is building belonging in a densely developed area with nearly 60% of its population under 18.

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A City of Excellence: Seat Pleasant's Vision for Belonging
PodcastsFebruary 2026

A City of Excellence: Seat Pleasant's Vision for Belonging

Interim City Manager Demetrious Harris on how Seat Pleasant became the first authentic small smart city in the US, centering every resident's voice.

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Small Town, Big Heart: Willcox City Manager Caleb Blaschke on Quality of Life and True Connection
PodcastsFebruary 2026

Small Town, Big Heart: Willcox City Manager Caleb Blaschke on Quality of Life and True Connection

Willcox, Arizona may be small in size, but it's mighty in charm. City Manager Caleb Blaschke on bringing everyone together.

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Building Trust Brick by Brick: Montrose's Long Game on Community Buy-In
PodcastsJanuary 2026

Building Trust Brick by Brick: Montrose's Long Game on Community Buy-In

How Montrose built lasting community trust through patience, consistency, and genuine engagement over the long term.

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We Are CoMo: How Columbia, Missouri Builds Connection Through Culture and Collaboration
PodcastsJanuary 2026

We Are CoMo: How Columbia, Missouri Builds Connection Through Culture and Collaboration

Columbia, Missouri's approach to building community connection through culture, collaboration, and shared identity.

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Tight-Knit by Design: Washington, Oklahoma's Deep Sense of Community
PodcastsDecember 2025

Tight-Knit by Design: Washington, Oklahoma's Deep Sense of Community

How Washington, Oklahoma intentionally builds a tight-knit community where every resident feels connected and valued.

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Five Decades of Service: Michael McLaurin on What Makes a Community Truly Great
PodcastsNovember 2025

Five Decades of Service: Michael McLaurin on What Makes a Community Truly Great

A veteran public servant reflects on five decades of lessons learned about what truly makes communities thrive.

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Art, Heritage, and a Stronger Tomorrow: Peoria County's Year of Celebration
PodcastsOctober 2025

Art, Heritage, and a Stronger Tomorrow: Peoria County's Year of Celebration

Peoria County celebrates art, heritage, and community strength through a year-long engagement initiative.

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Learning, Listening, Leading: Lori Curtis Luther and the Future of Overland Park
PodcastsSeptember 2025

Learning, Listening, Leading: Lori Curtis Luther and the Future of Overland Park

Overland Park's leader shares her approach to governance built on learning, listening, and leading with purpose.

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Pride Rooted Deep: Glenn Hull and the Strength of Charlton County
PodcastsAugust 2025

Pride Rooted Deep: Glenn Hull and the Strength of Charlton County

Glenn Hull on how deep-rooted pride and community strength drive Charlton County forward.

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Trees, Transparency, and Trust: How Ann Arbor Is Growing with Intention
PodcastsJuly 2025

Trees, Transparency, and Trust: How Ann Arbor Is Growing with Intention

Ann Arbor's intentional approach to growth, transparency, and building trust with residents through open governance.

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WithCast: Voices of Leadership at ICMA
PodcastsMarch 2025

WithCast: Voices of Leadership at ICMA

Highlights from ICMA featuring city leaders sharing their insights on community engagement and municipal innovation.

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City Hall of Fame: Brian Johnson on Peachtree Corners' Community Engagement Revolution
PodcastsDecember 2024

City Hall of Fame: Brian Johnson on Peachtree Corners' Community Engagement Revolution

Our podcast interview with Brian Johnson about building a connected community through technology.

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Digital Cities 2025 Winners Highlight Success Implementing 'with' Community Calendar
BlogNovember 2024

Digital Cities 2025 Winners Highlight Success Implementing 'with' Community Calendar

The 2025 Digital Cities Survey winners Tamarac, FL and Scottsdale, AZ show just how transformative a centralized calendar can be.

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7 Mistakes Cities Make on Their Websites That Hurt Resident Engagement
BlogOctober 2024

7 Mistakes Cities Make on Their Websites That Hurt Resident Engagement

Launching or managing a city website isn't just about design, compliance, or enabling bill payments — it's about connecting with residents.

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How Jasper County Built a Digital Town Square
Case StudiesSeptember 2024

How Jasper County Built a Digital Town Square

Across America, information about community events and resources is scattered across social media pages and outdated websites.

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