Regional Excellence & Innovation
Local governments need the people, expertise and partnerships to turn priorities into action. Central Pines helps members strengthen operations, pursue funding, make informed decisions and work together on shared challenges.
Communities are being asked to respond to complex needs, often without adding staff or specialized expertise. Central Pines provides practical support and regional connections that help local governments move work forward. Start with a service below, explore a regional initiative or tell us what your community needs.
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Regional Initiative
Connecting People With Public Service
The LOGO Career Expo helps job seekers explore local government careers and connects employers with new candidates as part of Central Pines’ broader workforce effort.
Regional INitiative
Shared Resources for a Stronger Workforce
The Human Resources Consortium brings governments together to share compensation data, exchange practices and address common recruitment and retention challenges.
Browse All Programs
Find practical support for your community’s needs, or connect with other governments working through similar challenges.
Program
DESCRIPTION
Technical Assistance & Strategy
Work through emerging issues, staffing gaps and projects requiring specialized expertise.
Grant Assistance
Identify funding, prepare applications and manage awards through implementation.
Data & Decision Support
Use regional data, mapping and analysis to understand trends and evaluate options.
Facilitation & Regional Coordination
Bring people together to work through shared issues, align priorities and reach decisions.
Workforce & Human Resources
Strengthen recruitment, retention and pathways into public service through assistance and regional initiatives.
Financial & Administrative Assistance
Add capacity for financial operations, budgeting, administrative systems and program implementation.
Program
DESCRIPTION
Professional Networks & Shared Learning
Exchange practical experience with peers and explore approaches to common challenges.
Shared Services & Consortiums
Pool resources and access shared tools, data and expertise, including the HR Consortium.
Regional Working Groups
Coordinate across community boundaries on infrastructure, development and environmental priorities.
Regional Excellence & Innovation Contacts
Regional Excellence & Innovation Contacts
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Beth Seidel
Member Engagement Coordinator, Clerk to the Board
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Alana Keegan
Local Government Services Director
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Grace Berry
Management Analyst
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Hannah Schuette
Management Analyst
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Lisa West
Management Analyst
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Tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll help connect you with the right Central Pines staff member, program or resource.
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Connected Places
Plan for growth with coordinated housing, transportation, mobility and land-use strategies that help communities stay connected, accessible and ready for what comes next.
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Organizational Excellence
Ensuring operational effectiveness, financial stewardship, compliance, and organizational capacity to deliver on our mission through strong administrative functions and strategic internal investments.
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Prosperous & Sustainable Region
Building economic and environmental resilience through strategic asset building, resource protection, and community resilience initiatives.
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Thriving People & Communities
Supporting health, independence and quality of life across the region through aging services, direct assistance, community outreach and coordinated human services.