This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Phil Riley, an expert in public-private partnerships that benefit Amazing Cities.   How to work with municipalities and local governments How local government market is different than federal or state markets Why providing an exceptional service is critical when working with the local government market How the relationship with the National League of Cities has been a key to success Why conferences and events are a fantastic option to reaching more key contacts How Bearing Advisors can help local governments and quality solution providers that can make a positive impact What public-private partnerships are and how they can be beneficial to cities, towns and local governments What World Kinect Energy Services can support local governments by addressing risk management and providing services to citizens What types of companies would make sense for a relationship with Bearing Advisors What the future looks like for cities and public-private relationships And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness   Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show:   https://bearingadvisors.net/ https://world-kinect.com/ AmazingCities.org LocalGovPodcasts.com   About Phil Riley: Phil has over 40 years of professional experience in financial management, operations, strategic planning, marketing, and P/L responsibility working as a senior executive for Consolidated Natural Gas and Dominion Resources.   For 13 years, Phil was a principal and CEO of Utility Service Partners, a private equity backed residential utility service line warranty business that pioneered Public/Private Partnerships with over 350 municipalities/cities throughout the U.S. and Canada.   In 2013, Utility Service Partners received the prestigious Better Business Bureau's Torch Award for "Marketplace Ethics".        About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim’s Popular Books: The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City: https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   Bottom Line Green: How America’s Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too) https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown” AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City: Discover more at LocalGovPodcasts.com Request a Podcast Launch Kit at LocalGovPodcasts.com/launchkit