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Shylo Bisnett

Shylo Bisnett

Shylo Bisnett is a Content Marketing Specialist at Azavar and Localgov. In addition to managing a career as a freelance strategic writer, she also founded and chaired a local not-for-profit organization geared toward building relationships among residents, elected officials, and non-governmental organizations.

Recent posts by Shylo Bisnett

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Spotlight On: Tom Fagan

By Shylo Bisnett on Dec 6, 2020 9:30:00 AM

Senior Analyst and Sales Manager at Azavar

It’s been five years since Tom Fagan joined the Azavar team. And with more than 200 signed municipal partnerships under his belt, he consistently inspires all of us to do more, try harder, and sing louder.

From quite an early age, Tom performed professionally on stage and screen. He’s full of anecdotes from his life treading the boards, and brings that same polish to his work today. In his twenties, Tom made the transition from the actor’s life into hospitality management, then billings/contract management.
Topics: azavar employee spotlight
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City Hall: A Must-See Documentary

By Shylo Bisnett on Nov 6, 2020 6:20:49 AM

Critics are raving about a new film that explores local government in positive and surprising ways


As a friend to state and local governments, Azavar is always happy to see media portray civic employees as brave, committed, and creative leaders. (Parks & Recreation is one of our favorite shows, of course.)

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Get that Flu Shot ASAP

By Shylo Bisnett on Nov 4, 2020 6:44:11 AM

A Nudge from Your Favorite Government Technology Provider

It’s flu-shot season! You’ve been reminded, hounded, harped at by partners, friends, doctors, and leaders to get your flu shot this season. But we’re going to do it, too. Get your flu shot already!

Topics: health
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Supporting the Arts as an Economic Force

By Shylo Bisnett on Oct 14, 2020 3:52:59 PM

How local performing-arts organizations can get economic relief during the pandemic.

Our team of experts at Azavar works closely with a range of municipalities to secure all possible disaster-response funding available, including during the pandemic. We understand that when communities have more funds, that results in direct relief for real people—their jobs, their businesses, their lives.

Topics: disaster relief funds
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[Checklist] Are You Getting Short-Changed?

By Shylo Bisnett on Oct 5, 2020 6:43:24 PM

Review these tell-tale signs that your municipality is missing out on critical tax revenues—and learn how to fix it fast.

Sometimes, it’s easy to identify a revenue leak. There’s a steady, annoying drip-drip-drip of funds draining away your budget’s potential. But at other times, leaks aren’t quite so obvious. Revenue leaders might suspect there’s a problem but lack the time or resources to do the research needed to identify the source.

Topics: revenue
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Hello, College Place, Washington

By Shylo Bisnett on Dec 1, 2018 1:26:00 PM

Welcome to the Azavar Family

We are very excited to count this bustling city among our newest clients. Our team of seasoned revenue-review professionals is excited to get to work on behalf of College Place, specifically looking at short-term rental and utility taxes. We can’t wait to bring home the bacon for this town of nearly 9,000.

Topics: Sales Tax revenue review client news short-term rental