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I received a webinar invitation today that let with these facts:

• $5.5 trillion a year.
• $105 billion a week.
• $15 billion a day.
• $625 million an hour.
• $10 million a minute.
• $175,000 a second.

These numbers represent the combined spending by federal, state, and municipal governments right now. This represents almost half of total U.S. GDP, and that percentage is expected to increase in the coming year.

These are stunningly eye-catching numbers and for marketers, a great lesson in getting the attention from those interested in a topic. I always want to know as much as I can about my customers, so how can I not attend this webinar.

Click to details on the webinar by Onvia. The Next Economy: 2010 Government Market Outlook Report and Webinar. Companies that ignore the government sector are significantly disadvantaged. With The Next Economy: 2010 Government Market Outlook Report, you’ll get the insight your business needs to capitalize on the enormous opportunity in the government marketplace.

Free Webinar: February 4, 2010, 2:00 pm EST Click to Register

We’ve added 12 new features to our current BasicGov modules to improve the functionality. Customers, email or call me with any questions as to how to use any of these items.

• New login page www.basicgov.com/login
• Alerts on parcel, contact, project, complaint, permit
• New/Edit button – no longer have to add multiple fees one-at-a-time
• Link Attachments – don’t worry about your storage limit
• New Receipts functionality – able to print receipt along with related fees
• Preview information by “hovering”
• Run Automation button has been replaced by the newer, faster Assess button
• Animals in Code Enforcement – for animal related complaints
• Proposed use – for planning users you can now add site characteristics to your Proposed use – like building height, stories, number of lots
• Plan Checks – a new area for Permits or Applications where you can enter Setback information
• Permits – Inspection Sheet
• Advanced search: To improve your search results when you’re searching for a parcel or an owner by address or part of an address and having no luck, use the Advanced Search