Capital Strategic Solutions News

Planning for Digital Storms

Planning for Digital Storms

This October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Capital Strategic Solutions and Augment Systems are teaming up to help communities prepare for the next kind of storm, the digital kind.

Modern Governance Starts with the Job Description: The Case for Regular Municipal Updates

Modern Governance Starts with the Job Description: The Case for Regular Municipal Updates

Without regular updates, it’s easy for job responsibilities, and organizational flow to slow and stagnate. Oftentimes the day-to-day work required of municipalities must take priority over organizational evaluations. But eventually, all it takes is a single retirement, or position vacancy to upset the delicate balance, and throw a department into disfunction.

Grant Watch Wednesday

Grant Watch Wednesday

It’s Grant Watch Wednesday here at Capital Strategic Solutions and we’ve compiled the best grant opportunities for your communities.

Astro-Strategic Solutions: Weekly Municipal Horoscopes

Astro-Strategic Solutions: Weekly Municipal Horoscopes

Introducing our NEW weekly horoscope series—where the stars align with the world of local government! Whether you’re a fiery Aries tackling big projects or a strategic Capricorn keeping everything on track, we’ve got a cosmic forecast just for you.

Join Us at Mohegan Sun for the 2025 NEAFC Conference & Expo 

Join Us at Mohegan Sun for the 2025 NEAFC Conference & Expo 

Capital Strategic Solutions is heading to Mohegan Sun for the 2025 NEAFC Conference & Expo! From October 29–31, our team will be connecting with fire service leaders from across New England to listen, learn, and share how we can support departments in protecting their communities. Visit us at Booth #205 to talk about challenges, explore solutions, and strengthen partnerships in public safety. We’re proud to support those who dedicate themselves to keeping communities safe, and we look forward to connecting with colleagues, clients, and friends at this year’s event.

Grant Watch Wednesday

Grant Watch Wednesday

It’s Grant Watch Wednesday here at Capital Strategic Solutions! We’ve compiled the best grant opportunities we could find for your communities!

Video, Stories and Success: Recruiting the Next Generation of First Responders 

Video, Stories and Success: Recruiting the Next Generation of First Responders 

Across the country, police, fire, EMS, and dispatch services are facing a growing recruitment challenge. The next generation of first responders isn’t just looking for a job—they’re looking for purpose. Traditional outreach isn’t enough, but storytelling can make the difference. By sharing authentic voices and real experiences through short videos, spotlights, and community narratives, departments can humanize the work, build trust, and inspire new recruits. At CSS, we help agencies craft these powerful stories to attract talent and strengthen community connections.

Media Relations Training for Your Team

Media Relations Training for Your Team

Join us for a two-hour virtual training designed to help municipal leaders communicate with confidence and clarity when working with the media. This session kicks off a three-part series on effective media engagement and message delivery.