The new year is rapidly approaching, which means it's time to start thinking about what you want your district to accomplish in 2016. Do you want to strengthen communication between board members or maybe try to get the community more involved with... (Read More)

During this time of year, it's not uncommon for people to reflect back on the past year and think about what the future holds. The same can be said for special service districts as well. Learning from the past and setting strong goals for the future... (Read More)

The business lunch can be tricky and learning to navigate it can mean the difference between success and failure. Don’t be fooled into thinking the business lunch is a casual, carefree meeting environment because it absolutely isn’t. If closing... (Read More)

Mark your calendars! The 27th annual convention for the Utah Association of Special Districts takes place November 4, 5, and 6 at the Utah Valley Convention Center. This year's convention will focus on issues of importance to districts providing... (Read More)

When you no longer need something, your first thought is to throw it in the garbage. But when it comes to getting rid of medicine, there are better ways to dispose of it safely. Many people think flushing unused medication down the toilet is the... (Read More)

When you look at Utah, it’s hard to believe we live in a desert. Even though our cities and mountains are flush with green trees and vegetation, water conservation is still very important, especially during years with dry winters. Here are some... (Read More)

Imagine standing in a crowded room. Everyone is talking at once and much of what what they are saying seems to be in a different language. You have a limited amount of time and a message to share - an important one. Yet, to your dismay, very few in... (Read More)

We live in a communication-oriented world, and yet all too often it feels as though many messages are falling on deaf ears. What causes this communication breakdown? Perhaps it is because our methods of conveying ideas are not effective, or maybe... (Read More)

We see them all around us. Some are strong and charismatic, others are quiet and kind. Yet at the end of the day, they all have one thing in common that makes them stand out above the rest. They inspire us – to do more, to dream more, to learn... (Read More)

Unless you’ve been living under a rock or in a cave in the hills, you know that we are currently in the thick of the Information Age - an era of human history where technology rules the day and near-instant access to a myriad of topics is... (Read More)