Research & Publications


Web Articles

Sales & Marketing Management Magazine-Targeting the Government Market in 2009-2010
Frost & Sullivan Market Studies on Safety
Choosing the Right School District-2007
One for the Books-- A robust library system can assist cities in recruiting prospective businesses
Publishers Look for Boost
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
Government Product News 2009 Keating Report
Governments, Including School Districts, Buy at Costco
Green Cleaning in Government
The Government Market: 85,000 More Customers for Rental Stores
Car Wash Operators Find Government Gold
Co-Op & Trade Promotion Allowances: Potential Bonanzas for B2B Marketers
Economic Developers Discover the Power of Video
Government Product News Mid-Year 2008 Keating Report

 

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

2007 Government Procurement Magazine Award
2007 Expansion Management Magazine Award

 

23RD ANNUAL BIBLIOGRAPHY OF
BUSINESS & FINANCE DIVISION AUTHORS:
2007 - 2008

ARTICLES WRITTEN BY SPECIAL LIBRARIES ASSN.
BUSINESS & FINANCE DIVISION MEMBERS

Keating, Michael. “Cities From Coast to Coast Taking Parking Meter Technology for a Spin.” www.govpro.com April 16, 2008.
http://www.govpro.com/News/Article/79801/

Keating, Michael. “Consider Quality, Availability Of Health Care In Site Selection.” Industry Week. May 30, 2007.
http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=14245

Keating, Michael. “Families That Relocate Should Look to High-Achieving Districts.” Cleveland-Akron Family Magazine. August 2007.
http://www.neohiofamily.com/high-achieving_districts.htm

Keating, Michael. “Healthcare Expenses Are A Key Site Location Factor.” Industry Week. May 23, 2007.
http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=14235

Keating, Michael. “Keating Report: Government Spending Should Remain Steady.”
www.govpro.com August 24, 2007.
http://www.govpro.com/GlobalSearch/Article/70459/

Keating, Michael. “Keating Report 2008: The Votes Are In!
Experts Cast Optimistic Views About the U.S. Economy and Public-Sector Spending." Government Product News. January, 2008.
http://www.govpro.com/News/Article/77995/

Keating, Michael and King, Bill. “Quality of Life Quotient 2007: What Really Matters Is Not the Salary, but What That Salary Will Buy.” 
Expansion Management. May-June, 2007. 
http://www.expansionmanagement.com/emstatic/research/qualityoflife.asp

Keating, Michael. “Red, White And Green--Interest in Green Cleaning Continues to Grow. In Many Cases, the Government is Leading the Way.” Sanitary Maintenance. June 2007.
http://www.cleanlink.com/sm/article.asp?id=6898&keywords=green,government

Keating, Michael. “Research Reports on the Safety Market: Research Reports Are Proving to be a Valuable Tool When Manufacturers and Distributors Want to Learn More About the Safety Marketplace.” Occupational Hazards. March 2008.

Keating, Michael. “Shortages, Price Hikes Taking a Bite Out of Key Fluoridation Chemical.” www.govpro.com November 26, 2007.
http://www.govpro.com/GlobalSearch/Article/76396/

Keating, Michael. “When It Comes to Information Technology Sales to State and Local Governments--These Firms Are IT.” Government Procurement. October 2007.
http://www.govpro.com/Issue/Article/76120/Issue

 

22ND ANNUAL BIBLIOGRAPHY OF
BUSINESS & FINANCE DIVISION AUTHORS:
2006 - 2007

ARTICLES WRITTEN BY SPECIAL LIBRARIES ASSN.
BUSINESS & FINANCE DIVISION MEMBERS

Keating, Michael. "Choosing the Right School District When Relocating."  Georgia Family. May, 2006.

Keating, Michael. "Economic Developers Discover the Power of Video." Inside Economic Development. February, 2007.
Keating, Michael and King, Bill. "Education Quotient 2007: Today's Schools Are Shaping Tomorrow's Work Force." Expansion Management. November-December 2006.
http://www.expansionmanagement.com/emstatic/research/educationquotient.asp
Keating, Michael. "Healthcare Cost Quotient 2007: State-by-State Comparison of Healthcare Costs for Relocating Companies." Expansion Management. January-February 2007.
http://www.expansionmanagement.com/emstatic/research/healthquotient.asp
Keating, Michael. "Keating Report 2007: Sunny Outlook Surrounds 2007 Government Budgets." Government Product News. January, 2007.
http://www.govpro.com/Content/Site500/GPRO-WhitePapers/09_01_2006/TheKeatingRepor_00000020491.pdf
Keating, Michael and King, Bill. "Knowledge Worker Quotient 2007: College-Educated & Technology Work Force Compared in 362 Metros." Expansion Management. March-April 2007.
http://www.expansionmanagement.com/emstatic/research/highvaluelabor.asp
Keating, Michael and King, Bill. "Logistics Quotient 2006: The Top Logistics Metros in the United States." Expansion Management. September-October 2006.
http://www.expansionmanagement.com/emstatic/research/logisticsquotient.asp
Keating, Michael and King, Bill. "Quality of Life Quotient 2007: Why Quality of Life Is an Important Site Location Factor." Expansion Management. May-June 2007.
 http://www.expansionmanagement.com/emstatic/research/qualityoflife.asp
Keating, Michael. "To Boost Bid Response Rates, Purchasing Pros Get the Word Out." Government Procurement. August, 2006.
http://www.govpro.com/GlobalSearch/Article/27955/

 

 



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