Kiawah Island is a barrier island with a maritime forest with a rich maritime habitat and 10 miles of beach. It is a private gated community developed to balance a residential community with the business development of the Island. The Town adopted a vision that states, “Kiawah Island is a residential community with a Resort surrounded by a unique and beautiful setting.” Tourism plays a very important role as part of the Town`s economic vitality and the Town supports businesses and facilities that in turn support Kiawah Island`s owners and visitors.
Rancho Mirage is home to the regions only Five-Star resort, The Ritz Carlton-Rancho Mirage, located on a spectacular bluff overlooking the entire Valley, offers guests unparalleled service and accommodation. The Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, featuring Splashtopia and a Lazy River, is a favored destination for a family getaway. The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa features round-the-clock gaming excitement and sumptuous rooms, spa, dining, and headliner fun all housed in the Valley’s only skyscraper property. The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa, with its spectacular views of the snow-capped San Jacinto Mountains, superb golf courses and the `Heavenly Bed is an oasis of indulgence. The Villas at the Westin provide apartment vacation accommodations with private patios and grilling equipment. All Rancho Mirage resorts provide the discriminating traveler the perfect destination of distinction.
Larimer County government serves all residents and businesses through stewardship of numerous community resources, infrastructure improvement and maintenance, planning services, transparent public records, human and economic health initiatives and broad community-wide public safety services. The County has a rich agricultural and western heritage that is reflected in our commitment to a high quality of life and preservation of our natural areas. Larimer County is located in north central Colorado. It is the seventh largest county in Colorado based on population. The county extends to the Continental Divide and includes several mountain communities and Rocky Mountain National Park. The County encompasses 2,640 square miles that include some of the finest irrigated farmland in the state, as well as vast stretches of scenic ranch lands, forests and high mountain peaks. Over 50% of Larimer County is publicly owned, most of which is land within Roosevelt National Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park. In addition to these federal lands, Colorado State Parks and Recreation Area, Larimer County Parks and local parks within urban areas combine to provide a wide spectrum of recreational opportunities that are enjoyed by both residents and visitors.
Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Iowa and is the county seat of Linn County. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River, 20 miles (32 km) north of Iowa City and 100 miles (160 km) east of Des Moines, the state's capital and largest city.
United States, Office of Inspector General (OIG) is a generic term for the oversight division of a federal or state agency aimed at preventing inefficient or unlawful operations within their parent agency. Such offices are attached to many federal executive departments, independent federal agencies, as well as state and local governments. Each office includes an inspector general (or I.G.) and employees charged with identifying, auditing, and investigating fraud, waste, abuse, embezzlement and mismanagement of any kind within the executive department.