ZINC Strategies

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[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

What a cool #bigbuild - congrats to all involved!

[ReNew Canada @ReNewCanada]

. @GBCollege's Limberlost Place, Ontario’s first #mass-timber, net-zero carbon emissions institutional building, reached the highest point in #construction with the installation of the final wood and steel beams. @PCLConstruction #infrastructure https://t.co/ggTGlNCoJb

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

Your #fridayread ! Engagement is finished when the survey closes -here's some great tips about how to close the loop before wrapping up. #publicengagement

[ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders @ELGL50]

Maintaining community engagement beyond a project’s conclusion is paramount.

Billy Trakas offers 7 strategies to improve closing the loop. https://t.co/QUePCmXbNs

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

Cool update photos on this #bigbuild - congrats to all on the progress so far.

[Graham Construction @GrahamBuilds]

Work is progressing at the Ashbridges Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant in #Toronto. Last month we completed the final wall pour on site, and we have the last of suspended slabs to pour 771m3 finishing up in a few weeks! #GrahamBuilds #BuildingTogether #wastewatertreatment

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

Public input being considered for this new initiative in #duncan - tough though when opinion is split! What do you think of scamble crosswalks?

[CivicInfo News Feed @BCHeadlines]

#DuncanBC - Duncan staff recommending implementation of scramble crosswalk following survey https://t.co/Y7ixODEp8r

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

📷 It's #CityHallSelfie Day today - and we're making it a #villagehallselfie this year. Colleen stopped by the Village of Cumberland's municipal office and council chambers for a quick pic on this beauty summer #vancouverisland day. A lot of hard work done in this small space!

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

Take care out there this week #vancouverisland - stay cool, conserve water, wear a hat!

[CTV News Vancouver @CTVVancouver]

Health authorities and local and provincial governments across British Columbia are providing guidance on how best to deal with a sweltering heat wave that began in the South Coast this weekend and is expected to expand into the Interior starting Monday. https://t.co/zpo4M4LaAj

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

A #FridayRead - How should consultants and agencies use AI responsible, ethically? Some good questions to ask here.

[Muck Rack @muckrack]

🔍 Curious about the ethical side of AI in agencies? Dive into the nuances of responsible AI use with @prsarahevans in our latest blog post: https://t.co/BPwGUsQwXZ

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

📌Mark your calendar - looks like a good workshop on how to boost your internal comms team.
#communications #learnmore

[IABC @IABC]

Coming up! Join industry expert Carolyn Clark, VP, Employee Experience Strategy and Transformation of @simpplr, for a fun and insightful webinar 23 August covering three essential strategies to ensure comms teams are noticed and funded. https://t.co/ZC4daaF5KQ #InternalComms

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

Fantastic project - #arts #infrastructure helps build communities. #galiano

[Island Coastal Economic Trust @ICET_BC]

A new Galiano Island studio space will help expand the rural creative entrepreneurial industry. This is a truly valuable initiative that will help expand the region’s vibrant & diverse arts & cultural sectors: https://t.co/R9KKvGUHoi

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

These upgrades will help residents on the West Coast reduce their landfill waste - Congrats to all involved in this important #infrastructure upgrade.

@TofinoCA @UclueletGov @UclueletNation

[Alberni-Clayoquot RD @ACRDgov]

An exciting upgrade - and a good chance to celebrate!👏🎇

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

🔖 A #FridayRead for you! What professional communicators can do for an organization. 👏

[Laine Bodnar @LaineBComms]

A great read for comms pros: “The professional communicator’s goal is to provide its diverse stakeholders the power to make informed decisions and recommendations on the best courses of action.” @IABC @IABCToronto https://t.co/rOkXUnHcTt

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

🏁 For our #bclocalgov friends - have you checked out the program yet? Link below !

[LGMABC @LGMABC]

An excellent line-up of speakers is being featured at LGMA’s Admin Professionals Conference, October 25-27, in Richmond. Champions of Teamwork and Performance is the theme for the event. Review the program brochure and register. https://t.co/FJ3ufBfB72

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

📌For all of our BC Parks lovers - check out this satisfaction survey (open to Sept. 15). Share your experiences so we can help keep parks great. #publicengagement

[govTogetherBC @govTogetherBC]

Passionate about BC Parks? Now is your chance to share your experience so we can ensure parks remain well-managed and safe. Participate in the BC Parks visitor satisfaction survey today ➡️https://t.co/d7IjjzWnaC

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

It's the truth! #engagement expectations now are for both in-person and virtual options and we're here for it 💯 - A great build for accessibility and to widen participation.

[PublicInput @Public_Input]

For many state and local governments the baseline expectation for public meetings includes hybrid (in-person and virtual) options. Learn how expanding access works to increase #DEI and engagement https://t.co/n38UgLpud7 #meetings #localgov

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

Jodie and William have worked hard to make a big difference in the community - I'm sure many good insights were shared during this session! #sortngo #westcoast @Tlaoquiaht660

[Alberni-Clayoquot RD @ACRDgov]

👏 Sort’nGo team members Jodie Frank (Solid Waste Project Coordinator) and William Severinson (Tla-o-qui-aht Community Educator) presented last month at the SWANA Northern Lights Conference about the Sort’nGo service on the west coast.

Great work Jodie and William!

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

A #FridayRead - measuring internal communications, with tips on how best to keep your own team engaged.

[Institute for Public Relations @InstituteForPR]

The most used tool for employee communication was email (72%), followed by staff meetings (51%) and then, a distant third, messaging apps (27%).  

Check out Sean Williams and @tony_cheevers determination of the “right” way to communicate with employees: https://t.co/mTe57qE7lk

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

👍A little refresher on this is never a bad idea. What are your tips for creating a 'professional' email?

[Superhuman @Superhuman]

1️⃣ Include the topic in the subject line.
2️⃣ Keep it focused.
3️⃣ Proofread.

Read on for more ways to perfect your next work email. 📧👇
https://t.co/JjJIhLzfJY

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

An important opportunity for all in #britishcolumbia .... plus prizes to win. Deadline is July 31!

[Interior Health @Interior_Health]

Completed B.C.'s largest population health survey yet? 📣 There's still time - the B.C. SPEAK survey will stay open until July 31. And did we mention you could win a new Apple iPad or AirPods? 😁 https://t.co/xyaeQipMbK @CDCofBC

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

Great news @StrathconaRD - Water conservation #infrastructure more important than ever. #vancouverisland

[Water Canada @CanadianWater]

Through the Universal Water Metering project, Strathcona Regional District gains improved leak detection and water usage monitoring, supporting targeted educational campaigns and fostering sustainable water conservation.@StrathconaRD

https://t.co/bXST7CRzhI

[ZINC Strategies @ZincStrategies]

Great example of on-the-ground #publicengagement - stop by if you can to share your feedback!
#courtenay #comoxvalley

[City of Courtenay @CityofCourtenay]

The Bylaw Services team is doing a pop-up booth today, Mon July 24 from 1 – 4 p.m., at Driftwood Mall to gather feedback on bylaw services. If you cannot make it to the pop-up, please fill out our short online survey (by July 25) to provide feedback at https://t.co/2f6HVKcckT