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2017 Keating Report on government budgets and spending

2014 Keathing Report
The Keating Report (in 4 parts) is a forecast that covers government budgets and spending. It includes predictions from mayors and other government officials on their communities' budgets, infrastructure spending and economic development efforts. Contact Keating for the complete forecast or if you need current budget and spending data and forecasts.
Part 1 |  Part 2 |  Part 3 |  Part 4
Use these tools to build resiliency in infrastructure projects (with related video)
Expert: Effective mosquito abatement is achievable (with related video)
Trade Journal Jackpot: Buried Treasure in Trade Magazines
Interest in Green Cleaning in Government Continues to Grow
Inside ED article on GIS Technology Is an Important Tool
Governments, Including School Districts, Buy at Costco
Green Cleaning in Government
Car Wash Operators Find Government Gold
Co-Op & Trade Promotion Allowances: Potential Bonanzas for B2B Marketers
Economic Developers Discover the Power of Video

 

Articles in Print

Board uncorks new beverage agreement at $406,000 a pop
Award-winning article
Big phone users reach for alternate directory assistance
[Special for USA TODAY]
MK_#10
Macintosh computers remain Apple of district's eye
MK_#18
Uncle Sam's a big buyer: Despite cuts, firms find federal, local sales lucrative
[Special for USA TODAY]
MK_#5
Multi-Task Software Spurs Purchasing Productivity
[Guide to Procurement Software]
MK_#7
Are you available? (in full text online, that is)
[News Analysis]
MK_8

 

Awards & Recognition

   NATE Magazine Award for 4-part series
   Government Procurement Magazine Award
   Expansion Management Magazine Award

 

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BUSINESS & FINANCE DIVISION AUTHORS

ARTICLES WRITTEN BY SPECIAL LIBRARIES ASSN.
BUSINESS & FINANCE DIVISION MEMBERS
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Bio: Michael Keating is senior editor for Government Product News and a contributing editor for American City and County, both published by Penton Media. He is also a contributing editor at ThomasNet. Keating has written articles on the government market for more than 100 publications, including USA Today, Sanitary Maintenance, IndustryWeek, and the Costco Connection. 

 

Keating, Michael. "Keating Report: 2014 Forecast on Government Budgets and Spending-State Fiscal Situation is Upbeat-Part 1." Government Product News. January, 2014

http://americancityandcounty.com/gpn/keating-report-2014-forecast-government-budgets-and-spending-part-1

 

Keating, Michael. “Beyond Landlines and Cell: How to Stay Connected in Post-Disaster Recovery.” ThomasNet News Industry Market Trends. April 8, 2014

http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2014/04/08/beyond-landlines-and-cell-how-to-stay-connected-in-post-disaster-recovery/

 

Keating, Michael. “Temporary Building Makers Step In to Get Post-Disaster Operations Going.” ThomasNet News Industry Market Trends. Feb. 4, 2014

http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2014/02/04/temporary-building-makers-step-in-to-get-post-disaster-operations-going/

 

Keating, Michael. “2014 Government Market for Manufacturers.” ThomasNet News Industry Market Trends. Feb. 25, 2014

http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2014/02/25/2014-update-on-the-government-market-for-manufacturers/

 

Keating, Michael. “Public Safety Tool Aids in Predictive Policing.” April 28, 2014

http://americancityandcounty.com/hardware-software/public-safety-tool-aids-predictive-policing

 

Keating, Michael. “Colorado Community Gives its Website Global Reach (with related video).” April 9, 2014

http://americancityandcounty.com/computers-monitors/colorado-community-gives-its-website-global-reach-related-video

 

Keating, Michael. “Keating Report on government budgets and spending, 2nd half 2013-part 5.” Government Product News. June, 2013 

http://americancityandcounty.com/construction/keating-report-mid-year-2013-forecast-government-budgets-and-spending-part-5

 

The number of government purchasing managers will grow slightly through 2018, says an EMSI analysis 

http://ow.ly/I9I0B  

 

Public construction activity will grow modestly in 2015, say trade groups and elected officials 

http://ow.ly/HZ7Gj  

 

The Municipal Art Society of New York has selected 9 winners of the 2014 MASterworks Award 

http://ow.ly/HDOgg  

 

 



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His Introduction to the Government Market volume is now in its 4th edition; per-copy sales price: $20; quantity discounts available. More than 8,000 copies sold to date.


if you’d like to buy the Introduction to the Government Market report, or if you need research or statistics on the government market, government sales, or government budgets.

 

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