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2022 #NACoAnn Spotlight: Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
Explore conference sessions that focus on workforce and economic development.
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2022 #NACoAnn Spotlight: Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
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2022 #NACoAnn Spotlight: Skilled Workforce and Economic DevelopmentJune 14, 2022June 14, 2022, 9:30 am
2022 #NACoAnn Spotlight: Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
The NACo Annual Conference & Exposition is the largest meeting of county elected and appointed officials from across the country. Participants from counties of all sizes come together to shape NACo's federal policy agenda, share proven practices and strengthen knowledge networks to help improve residents’ lives and the efficiency of county government.
Explore the sessions below that focus on workforce and economic development, and visit the conference schedule to explore the full range of opportunities during the conference to exchange cutting-edge practices, elect the association's leadership and shape NACo’s federal policy agenda for the year ahead.
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Conference Session
Community, Economic and Workforce Development Policy Steering Committee: Business Meeting
NACo's Community, Economic and Workforce Development Policy Steering Committee will consider and vote on policy resolutions that will be used to guide NACo’s advocacy efforts before Congress and the administration during the 2022 – 2023 term. -
Conference Session
Improving Economic Mobility for County Residents
As counties navigate the local economic recovery process following the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, many leaders are looking to improve long-term economic outcomes for residents and families. -
Conference Session
Strategies for an Equitable Investment of Recovery Funds
As counties recover from the pandemic, there is a growing opportunity to leverage Recovery Fund dollars for an equitable recovery. Engage in a discussion about national investment trends, county solutions, challenges and strategies to foster recovery across all of our nation's communities. -
Conference Session
America Works: Investing Federal Funding in Community Workforce Development
For county leaders in the process of rebuilding and retraining local workforces impacted by COVID-19, the American Rescue Plan’s Recovery Fund provides a key funding source. Other federal programs and provisions in ARPA, however, can be combined with the Recovery Fund to increase the impact of these investments. -
Conference Session
The Theory and Practice of Economic Development: Then and Now
County economic development planning is in the midst of a major transformation. Economic shocks from the pandemic and natural disasters, along with growing attention to diversity, equity and inclusion-focused programs, have prompted counties to consider expanded missions beyond job creation and business attraction. -
Conference Session
Sports Arenas and Entertainment Centers: Securing Benefits and Avoiding Pitfalls for Counties
Across the country, counties are owners and stakeholders in large public facilities such as athletic stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers and more. Financing and management of these facilities present both economic opportunities and challenges.
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County News
McGhee: America prospers when it finds ‘solidarity dividends’
Heather McGhee found that the country’s collective economic progress has been held back by “the lie of the zero sum game — the belief that one group can win something only by causing another group to lose it.” -
County News
As RAC celebrates 25 years, eyes are on next year's farm bill
The next farm bill will be here before you know it! -
County News
When the public health emergency declaration ends, can flexibility for public assistance be retained?
“I think we have proven you don’t need all that red tape,” that the public health emergency declaration paused. -
Video
2022 Annual Conference County Talks
Watch NACo's County Talks to hear from county and private sector partners on solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing county governments. -
Video
ONDCP Director Dr. Rahul Gupta Addresses #NACoAnn
During the 2022 NACo Annual Conference, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Dr. Rahul Gupta addresses county leaders. -
County News
Gupta: Harm reduction, data, treatment drive national strategy
Harm reduction, data, treatment are driving the national drug control strategy, Rahul Gupta told the Opening General Session audience.
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Webinar
BRECC Challenge and Coalition Applications Info Session
Unable to attend? Watch the recording here. -
County News
Cratering newspapers leave county stories untold
Fewer reporters have been covering vital county government issues as newspapers disappear and shrink nationwide, muffling civic discourse and limiting county officials' reach to their communities. -
County News
Retirement snag lies in wait for some county workers, officials
The Windfall Elimination Provision is complicating retirement planning for county employees and officials. -
County News
New NACo task force meets to tackle housing affordability issue
NACo's Housing Task Force will address county-based solutions to the housing affordability and security crisis and release a report of its findings next July. -
Webinar
Laying the Foundation: How Recovery Funds Can Build Prosperous Communities for the Next Generation
Join us for the final webinar in our 2022 ARPA investment series to learn how counties are fostering vibrant communities through critical investments in the next generation. -
County News
As workforce grows, county supports daycare
Newcomers to McKenzie County, N.D. were arriving ready to start families, but they didn't bring grandparents with them, so the county, city and school district pitched in to help out with childcare.
