Hiring 101: Part 2 – The Best People Aren’t Easy to Find
By Melanee Cottrill, Civitas In our last issue, we wrote about how important it is to make the right hire. In case you missed it, here’s a link to our last newsletter. Today, we’re taking the first step in making an amazing hire – finding the right candidates. Finding the right candidates means creating the […]
Conquering Business Improvement District Formation Delays
By Gina Trechter, Civitas Whether you are renewing or forming a Business Improvement District (BID), it’s is imperative to start the process early to establish timely funding and to ensure uninterrupted activities. There are many unknown variables in the process that could potentially cause a delay – Below are some tips to help you get […]
Forbes: The TBID Revolution: New Dollars for Tourism Marketing
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Civitas Partner Feature: Augustine Ideas
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How to Avoid Brown Act Traps
By Melanee Cottrill, Civitas In California, nearly every business improvement district and tourism district must follow the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act. The Brown Act regulates the decision-making process by public agencies, in an effort to ensure all decisions are open and transparent to the public. Although districts are not public agencies, they […]
Hiring 101: Part 1 – Most Hires are Average
By Melanee Cottrill, Civitas & Charles Longanecker, Business Development Systems The most important job of any business owner is the selection of employees. Your business will never be better than the people it employs. All businesses are simply people at work. “Our people make the difference.” “We have the best people.” “Our employees make the […]
The Hidden Importance of your Management Plan
By Melanee Cottrill, Civitas Every district – whether it be property, business, or tourism – formed under California’s 1994 Law has a Management District Plan. That Plan is the guiding document… the constitution… some even say the bible… for your district. But what’s really in that thing? After all, it is rather long. And a […]
District Spring Cleaning
Spring is in full swing! We know you had a great start to the year and are looking forward to continuing the momentum. Whether you operate on a fiscal or calendar year, here are three things you can do now to ensure 2015 continues to be great year! 1. Make sure you are complying with […]
Statement of Information Filing
California corporations, including those managing BID funds, are required to file a bi-annual Statement of Information with the Secretary of State. Although this paperwork is routine and seems innocuous, failure to file can have serious consequences. What to File The Statement of Information is a short, one-page form.vIts purpose is to provide contact information for […]
Civitas & Business Development Systems Offer Hiring Services
Did You Know? – Civitas & Business Development Systems Offer Hiring Services In conjuncture with our partner, Business Development Systems, Civitas offers complete hiring services for all positions. Services can include: position descriptions and job listings, candidate interviews, behavioral and motivation profiles, skill testing, drafting of ninety day plans and agreements, and hiring recommendations. The […]
