2021 NACo Annual Conference
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ConferenceThe 2021 NACo Annual Conference brought together county elected and appointed officials from across the country in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Find resources shared during the conference and explore the schedule.2021 NACo Annual ConferenceJuly 9, 2021July 9, 2021, 8:00 am to July 12, 2021, 6:00 pm
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2021 NACo Annual Conference
The 2021 NACo Annual Conference brought together county elected and appointed officials from across the country in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Find resources shared during the conference and explore the schedule.
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The 2021 NACo Annual Conference brought together county elected and appointed officials from across the country in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Find resources shared during the conference and explore the schedule.2021-07-09Conference2021-07-23
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County News
NACo’s 86th Annual Conference gets underway in Prince George’s County
The National Association of Counties 2021 Annual Conference got underway July 9-12 in Prince George’s County, Md., just outside the nation’s capital.
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Speaker of the U.S. House of RepresentativesNancy Pelosi is the 52nd Speaker of the House of Representatives, having made history in 2007 when she was elected the first woman to serve a
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U.S. Secretary of TransportationPete Buttigieg currently serves as the 19th Secretary of Transportation, having been sworn in on February 3, 2021.
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U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban DevelopmentSecretary Marcia L. Fudge is the 18th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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U.S. Senate Republican LeaderMitch McConnell is the United States Senate Republican Leader.
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U.S. House of RepresentativesCongressmember Garret Graves represents Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. More than 75
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Commissioner, IRSCharles P. Rettig is the 49th Commissioner of the IRS. As Commissioner, Mr.
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Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Treasury DepartmentWally Adeyemo was sworn in as Deputy Secretary of the Treasury on March 26, 2021.
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Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of CommerceDon Graves currently serves as the Deputy Secretary of Commerce.
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Administrator, Small Business AdministrationIsabella Casillas Guzman serves as the 27th Administrator of the U.S.
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Singer and Songwriter, Five for FightingSinger-songwriter John Ondrasik has spent the past decade writing deeply personal songs that include social messages, invoke the human spirit
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Registration Open
11:00 am to 5:30 pm
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CIO Forum & Tech Summit
Prioritizing “More” with Less in a Post Pandemic Era
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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NACo Ambassadors Meeting
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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CIO Forum & Tech Summit Reception
5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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National Association of Hispanic County Officers (NAHCO) Virtual Meeting
Virtual meeting
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Documentary Screening: Basketball County: In The Water
6:15 am to 7:45 am
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Local Bike Tour
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Registration and Voting Credentials Help Desk Open
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NACo Solutions Desk Open
8:00 am to 9:15 am
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Cancelled: Attendee Orientation/Safety Protocols/Convention Tour
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First-Time Attendees Orientation
Invitation only
8:25 am to 9:00 am
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Policy Coordinating Committee Meeting #1
9:00 am to 10:30 am
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Agriculture & Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee Meeting
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Community, Economic and Workforce Development Steering Committee Meeting
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Health Policy Steering Committee Meeting
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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NACo Store & Resource Center Open
9:30 am to 10:30 am
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Justice & Public Safety Policy Steering Committee Meeting
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Transportation Policy Steering Committee Meeting
9:30 am to 12:15 pm
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Policy Steering Committee Meetings
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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General Session
Doors and security open at 10 a.m.
2:15 pm to 5:00 pm
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Environment, Energy & Land Use Policy Steering Committee Meeting
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Finance, Pensions & Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Steering Committee Meeting
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Human Services & Education Policy Steering Committee Meeting
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Policy Steering Committee Meetings
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Public Lands Policy Steering Committee Meeting
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Telecommunications & Technology Policy Steering Committee Meeting
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Exhibit Hall Open
5:30 pm to 6:10 pm
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | Broadband
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | Housing & Homelessness
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA): Justice & Public Safety
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Meetup: How to Access the NACo Network of Technology: the Past, the Present and the Future
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Meetup: Make the Most of Your NACo Membership
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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Connecting Counties and Military Installations
Invite only
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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Colorado Caucus Meeting
Invitation only
6:20 pm to 7:00 pm
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA): Crowdsourcing Technology Spending
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA): Lost Revenue and Beyond
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA): Water, Sewer and Infrastructure
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Meetup: Discussion with Dr. Deborah Birx | COVID-19 Update and Mitigation Best Practices
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Meetup: Improving Your Cybersecurity Readiness Through Collaboration
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Opening Celebration: Best of Maryland on the Waterfront
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Registration and Voting Credentials Help Desk Open
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NACo Solutions Desk Open
8:00 am to 9:00 am
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Enhancing Local Workforce Development and Building for the Future
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
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Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 am to 9:15 am
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Coal Brew: A Coal-Reliant County Meetup & Coffee Hour
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Eggs over Offsets - A Revenue Recovery Strategy
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | Children & Families
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | Economic Recovery & Intergovernmental Partnerships
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Meetup: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | Small Business Assistance
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Meetup: Behavioral Health and Justice
Facilitated by Pew Charitable Trusts
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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NACo Store & Resource Center Open
9:30 am to 10:45 am
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Healthy Counties Advisory Board Meeting
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Immigration Reform Task Force Meeting
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IT Standing Committee Meeting
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Nominating Committee Meeting
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Resilient Counties Advisory Board Meeting: A Focus on Building Wildfire-Resilient Communities
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Veterans & Military Services Committee Meeting
9:30 am to 11:00 am
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Current County Outdoor Recreation Challenges and Responses
9:30 am to 1:30 pm
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Standing, Ad Hoc, Advisory & Task Force Meetings
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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GIS Subcommittee Meeting
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Meetup: Leveraging County Parks & Recreation for Underserved Communities
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Meetup: The Future of County Libraries
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Policy Coordinating Committee Meeting #2
11:00 am to 1:30 pm
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Utah Caucus Meeting
Invitation only
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
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County Leaders for Equity in Governance Luncheon
Invitation only
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Healthy & Resilient Counties Advisory Board Luncheon
Invitation Only
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Membership Standing Committee Luncheon
Invitation only
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Minnesota Caucus
Invitation only
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Missouri Delegation Caucus
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National Association of County Civil Attorneys (NACCA) Meeting
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National Organization of Black County Officials (NOBCO/NABCO) Meeting
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PA Counties Caucus
Invitation Only
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Annual Business Meeting
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Western Interstate Region (WIR) Board of Directors Meeting
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Standing, Ad Hoc, Advisory & Task Force Meetings
2:15 pm to 3:15 pm
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Counties for Kids: Strategies for Supporting Young Children and Families
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Federal Policy Lightning Round: Outlook on the 117th Congress
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Maximizing Return on Investment with NACo FSC Programs
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State Policy Trends and County Priorities
2:15 pm to 3:30 pm
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Arts & Culture Commission Workshop
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International Trade in a Post-Pandemic World
Hosted by the International Economic Development Task Force
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NACo Board Forum
3:45 pm to 5:30 pm
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General Session
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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National Association of County Health Facilities (NACHFa) Meeting
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Alabama Delegates Caucus
Invitation only
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Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming Reception
Invitation only
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National Democratic County Officials (NDCO) Annual Business Meeting
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North Carolina Caucus
Invitation only
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Florida Delegates Reception
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Police Jury Association of Louisiana Welcome Reception
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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North Carolina Reception
Invitation only
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) Reception
Invitation only
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Book Reading: “Our Darkest Hours: New York County Leadership and the COVID Pandemic”
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Meetup: A Post-COVID World and Mental Health
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Meetup: Understanding Neuroscience and Its Implications for Child-Serving Agencies
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Board of Directors / LUCC / RAC Reception
Invitation Only
7:00 am to 8:00 am
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Morning Yoga with Robin Bell
7:30 am to 9:00 am
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West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland State Association Breakfast
Invitation only
8:00 am to 9:15 am
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Credentials Committee Meeting
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NACo DCR Advisory Committee Meeting
8:00 am to 9:30 am
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Non-Denominational Worship Service
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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NACo Solutions Desk Open
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Registration and Voting Credentials Help Desk Open
8:30 am to 9:30 am
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The County Role in Ensuring Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Public Health Services
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 am to 11:00 am
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NACA Executive Board Meeting
Invitation only
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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NACo Store & Resource Center Open
9:15 am to 10:30 am
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Bridging the Gap: Crisis Response as Criminal Justice Diversion
9:30 am to 10:30 am
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Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) Business Meeting
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Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Business Meeting
10:45 am to 12:00 pm
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Large Urban County Caucus / Rural Action Caucus Meeting
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Arts & Culture National Harbor Walking Tour
12:00 pm to 1:45 pm
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County Justice Peer Learning Networking Luncheon
Invitation only
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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NACA County Administrators Idea Exchange
12:15 pm to 1:45 pm
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NACo Achievement Awards Luncheon
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NCCAE Business Meeting
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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National Association of County Intergovernmental Relations Officers (NACIRO) Annual Business Meeting
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm
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Effective Communications Strategies for When Your County is in the News (and When it Isn’t)
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Investing with Equity: How to Ensure All Residents Benefit From Your County’s ARPA Allocation
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Say and Do: Five Strategies for Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in your Community
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The 2020 Election in Review: What Happened and What’s in Store for 2022?
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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NACo Board of Directors and Resolutions Committee Meeting
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
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State Association Meeting Planners Meeting
3:45 pm to 5:00 pm
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County Strategies for Navigating Opioid Settlements
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COVID-19 Lessons Learned in Addressing Homelessness and the Role of Emergency Rental Assistance
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Guiding County Decisions: An Overview of Key Census Bureau Programs for Administrators, Executives and Managers
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Healthcare Cost in Retirement and the Complexities of Medicare
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Maximizing Impact through Collaborative Community Engagement
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Overcoming Barriers: Women in County Administration
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Share Your County Story
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TRECS State Partners Workshop
Invitation only
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Trends in Property Assessments and Their Financial Impacts: Commercial Assessments and the Post-COVID Housing Market
4:00 pm to 5:15 pm
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State Association Deputy Directors and Staff Meeting
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Michigan Caucus Meeting
Invitation only
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NACo Next Generation Meeting
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Texas Caucus
Invitation only
5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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County Tools, Challenges & Solutions in Expanding Broadband Access
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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West Virginia Caucus Reception
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Ohio Caucus Reception
Invitation only
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Nebraska Caucus
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California Caucus
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Japan Night
Invitation only
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North Carolina Association of Black County Officials (NCABCO) Meeting
Invitation only
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Arizona Caucus
Invitation only
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Next Gen/County Leadership Institute/HPLA & CLA Reception
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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California Delegation Reception
Invitation only
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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County DEI Directors Meet-Up
7:00 am to 8:00 am
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Florida Delegates Caucus
Invitation only
8:00 am to 9:30 am
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Gulf States Counties and Parishes Caucus
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Women of NACo (WON) Leadership Network Business Meeting
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
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NACo Solutions Desk Open
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Registration Desk Open
9:30 am to 11:00 am
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General Session
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Federal Agency Expo
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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ARPA Fiscal Recovery Fund: Overview and Demo of Revenue Loss Calculator
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Broadband Taskforce Meeting
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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Programs and Services Committee Meeting
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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NACo Annual Business Meeting & Election
4:00 pm to 5:15 pm
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Central Region Caucus Meeting
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Northeast Region Caucus Meeting
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South Region Caucus Meeting & Election
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West Region Caucus Meeting & Election
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
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NACo New Board Member Meeting
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
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NACo Closing Celebration
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Video
Resilient Counties Advisory Board Meeting: A Focus on Building Wildfire-Resilient Communities
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Reports & Toolkits
The County Role in Vaccines
Counties are on the front lines in responding to the pandemic, including key involvement in efforts to promote and administer vaccines to more than 154 million adult vaccinations in the U.S. -
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#NACoAnn Message from U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell
During the 2021 NACo Annual Conference, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell shared a special message with county leaders. -
Press Release
Johnson Begins NACo Presidency
DeKalb County, Ga. Commissioner Larry Johnson was sworn in as president of the National Association of Counties (NACo) by DeKalb County CEO Michael L. Thurmond at the conclusion of NACo’s 86th Annual Business Meeting July 12 in Prince George’s County, Md. -
County News
Larry Johnson, Georgia commissioner, takes the lead as NACo president
DeKalb County, Ga. Commissioner Larry Johnson was sworn in as NACo’s new president Monday afternoon at NACo’s 2021Annual Business Meeting in Prince George’s County, Md. -
County News
Architects of ARP implementation discuss local funding
Passing the American Rescue Plan was only the beginning. To ensure a full economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden administration was determined to successfully implement the $1.9 trillion stimulus, a task equal in importance to summoning the political will to pass the bill. -
County News
NACo’s Broadband Task Force releases report
In an effort to bridge the digital divide in counties both rural and urban across the country, NACo’s Broadband Task Force released a report July 12 during the 2021 NACo Annual Conference outlining nine specific themes that address communities seeking broadband. -
Blog
2021-2022 Presidential Appointments
View the full listing of the 2021-2022 NACo Presidential Appointments.
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Blog
Counties & the national debt: What defaulting on the national debt could mean for counties
At some point soon the United States government could default on the national debt. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has stated that if the federal debt ceiling is not raised by June 1, the federal government could miss or delay payments on their obligations resulting in a technical default. -
Webinar
Crafted by Communities: A Framework for Economic Transition
May. 25, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmThis BRECC National Network session, entitled Crafted by Communities: A Framework for Economic Transition, will present three pillars for coal community revitalization and share resources from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). -
Webinar
How Local Governments Can Stay Involved in NTIA’s BEAD and Digital Equity Programs
May. 25, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmCounties have a critical role to play in ensuring their communities have access to affordable and reliable high-speed Internet. -
Blog
U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation announce two funding opportunities for EV charging infrastructure
On May 18, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, housed under the U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation, announced $51 million in available funding through the Ride and Drive Electric Program. -
Webinar
How Montgomery County is Making Innovation Part of its DNA
May. 25, 2023 , 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmPlease register to receive the password to view the recording below. The following email will provide instructions and the password for the viewing that will become available on May 25th! -
Webinar
Influence, Engage and Network: Why Should You Join a NACo Committee?
May. 24, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmYou have a seat at the table when you serve on a committee. That means you can inform key decision-makers and help drive federal policy, solve universal challenges, share and learn about new ideas, and help all counties build safer, healthier, more vibrant communities.
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Webinar
National Membership Call: Unpacking Supreme Court Decisions on Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and Property Tax Forfeiture Laws
June 1, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 3:30 pmOn May 25, the U.S. Supreme Court released its decisions in two major cases impacting county governments. In Sackett v.06013:00 pm<p>On May 25, the U.S. Supreme Court released its decisions in two major cases impacting county governments. In Sackett v.
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Webinar
National Membership Call: Local Preemptions in Broadband Permitting Bills
June 2, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm06023:00 pm<p><br />
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Webinar
Worried about inflation? Strategies for Increasing Non-Tax Revenues.
June 8, 2023 , 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmHosted by Joe Rulison, CEO, and William (Bill) Cherry- Director of Public Partnerships of three+one. This webinar will equip you with the latest knowledge and trends in liquidity management. This presentation is designed to help you optimize your cash management operations and generate new revenue streams.06081:00 pm<p><strong>Hosted by Joe Rulison, CEO, and William (Bill) Cherry- Director of Public Partnerships of three+one.</strong></p>
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Webinar
County Finance Transformation: Improve Efficiency, Productivity, and Compliance
June 8, 2023 , 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmFinance transformation is the process of redesigning and improving financial processes, systems, and capabilities to achieve better outcomes for the organization. In this webinar, we will discuss how County government organizations can begin their finance transformation journey. Why is Finance Transformation important?06081:00 pm<p>Finance transformation is the process of redesigning and improving financial processes, systems, and capabilities to achieve better outcomes for the organization.
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Webinar
NACo Cyberattack Simulation: Internet of Things
June 12, 2023 – June 16, 2023Presented by the NACo County Tech Xchange and Professional Development Academy06121:00 pm<p><em>Presented by the NACo County Tech Xchange and Professional Development Academy</em></p>
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Webinar
Prenatal-to-Three Peer Learning Network: How the Social Determinants of Health Impact Families and Children
June 13, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmEnsuring that parents and caregivers have access to what they need to raise healthy babies helps build a strong foundation for all future learning and development.06132:00 pm<p>Ensuring that parents and caregivers have access to what they need to raise healthy babies helps build a strong foundation for all future learning and development.
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Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid, a skills-based training administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges in their peers, friends and colleaguepagepagepage<h3><strong>WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?</strong></h3>
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Reports & Toolkits
American Rescue Plan Resource Hub
In March of 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 authorized the $350 billion State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund (Recovery Fund), which provided $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to every county in America.Reports & Toolkitsdocument03092:00 pmReports & Toolkits<p>In March of 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 authorized the $350 billion State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund (Recovery Fund), which provided $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to
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Healthy Counties Initiative
Healthy Counties focuses on enhancing: public-private partnerships in local health delivery, access to, and coordination of, care for vulnerable populations in the community and community public health and behavioral health programs.pagepagepage<h3>Healthy Counties focuses on enhancing:</h3>
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Live Healthy U.S. Counties
The National Association of Counties (NACo) Live Healthy Prescription, Health & Dental Discount Program is a NO-COST program available to all member counties.pagepagepage<h1>With <a id="naco" name="naco">NACo</a>, Saving Feels Better</h1>
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County Tech Xchange
The NACo County Tech Xchange is an online portal designed to connect county CIOs, IT Directors, CISOs, and other county IT leadership. This portal provides valuable resources in a central location that counties can use to improve their overall technology infrastructure.pagepagepage<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="call-out transparent">
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ClearGov
ClearGov® is the leading provider of Budget Cycle Management software, focused on helping local governments streamline the annual budgeting process by improving the collection, creation, and communication of their budgets.pagepagepage<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="call-out transparent">
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Upcoming Events
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1Jun2023Webinar
National Membership Call: Unpacking Supreme Court Decisions on Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and Property Tax Forfeiture Laws
Jun. 1, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm -
2Jun2023Webinar
National Membership Call: Local Preemptions in Broadband Permitting Bills
Jun. 2, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm -
8Jun2023Webinar
County Finance Transformation: Improve Efficiency, Productivity, and Compliance
Jun. 8, 2023 , 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm