Public/ Private Partnerships

12/10/2013

Summary: Lowry Solutions was named SOTI Global Partner of the Year in 2017, recognizing its excellence in delivering mobile device management solutions. The award highlights Lowry’s expertise in enterprise mobility, IoT integration, and secure device management, helping organizations improve operational efficiency, security, and mobile workforce performance.

One of the keys to Lowry success is its support of public / private partnerships. In promoting that thought we recently have become members of The Great Lakes Hazards Coalition (GLHC), a partnership that was started in 2008 through the Homeland Security Grant Program, representing only four states and supporting key stakeholders. Since then it has grown and currently represents government, business and non-governmental organizations throughout the Region. Today, the Coalition represents the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, in addition to the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The goal of the Great Lakes Hazards Coalition is to strengthen communication, collaboration and planning in the Great Lakes Region in order to enhance protection, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery of the Region’s critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR). With government and private representation from all levels of decision making and leadership the GLHC is a perfect avenue to discuss regional and “hometown” solutions that address many of Lowry products and services. The GLHC has regular monthly webinars as well as two larger get-togethers within the region each year. Membership includes the Ohio Grocers Association, Dow Chemical Company, Motorola Solutions, Homeland Security and Emergency Management regional offices and a number of universities’ and higher education. We are looking forward to being an active member and providing possible solutions to the problems and issues within our own region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a public-private partnership in this context?

It is a collaboration between government agencies and private organizations to address shared regional challenges.

What is the Great Lakes Hazards Coalition (GLHC)?

It is a multi-state and cross-border partnership focused on improving emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure protection.

Which regions are part of the GLHC?

It includes several U.S. states such as Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, as well as Canadian provinces like Ontario and Quebec.

What is the goal of the GLHC?

Its goal is to enhance communication, planning, and response for disasters affecting critical infrastructure and key resources.

Why are organizations like Lowry Solutions involved?

Participation allows them to contribute solutions, collaborate with stakeholders, and support regional safety and emergency preparedness efforts.

Nick Spaniola

A Horizons Talent Alumnus and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), the author brings a proven track record of success in senior shared-services leadership roles within large, complex multinational organizations, particularly in the manufacturing sector.

With deep experience at Senior Manager level, they have led strategic customer relationships by understanding core business imperatives, shaping service and solution propositions, and delivering measurable business outcomes.