2022 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition
The Prenatal-to-Three (PN-3) County Leaders Academy brings together a cohort of elected and appointed county leaders to explore potential policy levers for expanding and improving services for young children and their families. Attendees will learn from their peers and national experts, share successes and challenges and leave with a better understanding of how to champion PN-3 efforts. Questions about this event? Contact Arabella Pluta-Ehlers at aplutaehlers@naco.org.
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Please join NACoRF and your county peers at this invite-only reception to network with cohort members from the July 2022 and December 2021 Prenatal-to-Three County Leaders Academy and attendees of the July 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion County Convening. Questions about this event? Contact Arabella Pluta-Ehlers at aplutaehlers@naco.org (PN-3) or Ophelia Bitanga-Israel at obitanga@naco.org (DEI).
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The Prenatal-to-Three (PN-3) County Leaders Academy brings together a cohort of elected and appointed county leaders to explore potential policy levers for expanding and improving services for young children and their families. Attendees will earn from their peers and national experts, share successes and challenges and leave with a better understanding of how to champion PN-3 efforts. Questions about this event? Contact Arabella Pluta-Ehlers at aplutaehlers@naco.org. |
This workshop will bring together county teams of elected officials, administrators, and DEI professionals to strategize leveraging offices of diversity, equity and inclusion to address community issues and create places of belonging. It will provide an opportunity for county officials to identify any challenges or opportunities facing each of their separate and specific roles, and to provide time to workshop as a county team on a plan to advance DEI in their organizations and communities. |
Golf OutingThe pre-conference golf outing is open to county attendees and select conference sponsors. To secure your spot, please register here. Wed. July 20
| 10:00 am to 6:00 pmRiverdale Dunes Golf Course
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Join other conference attendees for a round of golf at the Adams County-owned Riverdale Dunes golf course! Tee times range from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
This all-day event includes topics on digital transformation, removing barriers, creating builders for the future and success stories from counties using technology to improve service delivery for internal operations and county residents. |
All first-time attendees are welcome to join us to learn more about NACo and how to make the most of the Annual Conference. Due to limited space, this session is open to county officials and staff attending their first NACo conference. |
Join the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee to hear from federal and industry partners on important issues. Members will explore and discuss committee priorities as they relate to federal policymaking including the 2023 Farm Bill and regulations such as Waters of the U.S. |
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Join the Environment, Energy & Land Use Policy Steering Committee for discussions with national policy experts to learn more about issues important to the committee, including the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rulemaking process, the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and innovations in the energy field. |
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Join the Justice and Public Safety Policy Steering Committee for discussions with our federal and industry partners. |
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Join the Telecommunication & Technology Policy Steering Committee for discussions on major developments in broadband and cellular policy, cybersecurity best practices and updates and other national policy issues of interest to this committee. |
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Join the Public Lands Policy Steering Committee for discussions with federal land management agencies on better management, wildfire risk reduction, public access and economic opportunities. |
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Join the Transportation Policy Steering Committee to learn more about how counties are working together with our intergovernmental partners, as well as one another, to rebuild and modernize our nation's infrastructure. During this meeting, we will hear from policy resolution sponsors and guest speakers who will discuss various aspects of the significant role counties play in transportation and infrastructure. |
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The Human Services and Education Policy Steering Committee will convene at the Adams County Human Services Center for an interactive tour and an overview of innovative human services programs. Along with presentations from our hosts, committee members will discuss the future of human service delivery and receive a federal policy update on key priorities. Members will consider and vote on proposed policy resolutions and platform changes to guide NACo’s advocacy efforts before Congress, the White House and federal agencies. Before returning to the Gaylord, the committee will visit Adams County’s Homes for Hope emergency foster homes. Note: This full-day meeting will occur off-site with lunch and transportation provided. Transportation will be provided from the Veranda on Level 2 (just outside the Aurora Ballroom) of the Gaylord Convention Center at 8:45 am. |
Join the Community, Economic & Workforce Development Policy Steering Committee for discussions with our federal and industry partners to learn more about topics of interest to the committee, including housing affordability, homelessness, economic development, job training and federal workforce development programs. |
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Join the Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Steering Committee for discussions on major developments in county best practices and national policy issues of interest to the committee, such as the financial resources of counties, fiscal management, federal assistance, municipal borrowing, county revenues, federal budget, federal tax reform, elections and Native American issues. |
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Join the Health Steering Committee to hear from federal and industry partners on important health policy issues and best practices related to health care, public health, behavioral and mental health and long-term care. |
Representatives will be onsite from CableLabs, the leading innovation and R&D lab for the cable industry. A hands-on lightfield demonstration, discussion of cable broadband technology and 10G capacity, and an overview of network equipment will be included in the presentation. CableLabs staff will also be available following the presentation for a Q&A session. |
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Join the Environment, Energy & Land Use Policy Steering Committee for discussions with national policy experts to learn more about issues important to the committee, including drought, the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and innovations in water infrastructure. members will also consider and vote on policy resolutions that will be used to guide NACo's advocacy efforts between Congress and the administration during the 2022 - 2023 term. |
NACo's Telecommunication & Technology 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. |
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NACo's Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee members 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. |
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NACo's Health 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. |
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NACo's Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs 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. |
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NACo's Justice and Public Safety 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. |
Join the Public Lands Policy Steering Committee for discussions on proposed policy resolutions and platform changes that will guide NACo's advocacy efforts before Congress and the administration during the 2022-2023 term. |
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NACo's TransportationPolicy 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. |
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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. |
Network, learn and discover new solutions for your county with over 100 different private, non-profit and government partners in NACo's Exhibition Hall. |
NACo's Next Generation Network is a grassroots forum for young county officials to network, engage with NACo and develop a new generation of association leaders. |
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4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. | County Talk: Building Community-Centric Public-Private Partnerships to Close the Digital Divide (Comcast) |
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The GIS Subcommittee will discuss emerging GIS use cases including FirstNet, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and mission critical partner updates on GIS gap analysis and drone policy changes. |
Hear from policy experts on pressing federal issues impacting Gulf Coast counties and parishes. Caucus members will also discuss federal legislative priorities and strategize for future GSCPC events and initiatives. Caucus membership is open to all NACo county and parish government officials from Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida. |
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Join NACo's County Talks to hear from county and private sector partners on solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing county governments. 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | The Truth about Zero Trust: How to Mitigate Cyber Risks (Rubrik) When you’re up against an organized, well-resourced attacker, you need to think again about how your county defends against attacks. But when you don’t know the blast radius of an attack, whether sensitive data is affected, and how long it may take to recover, often the only option is to pay up. The best defense is Zero Trust – employing security at the point of data. But how do you employ Zero Trust, and how do you put in place an architecture that means your backups truly are immutable? Attend this session to learn: why you need to think different about data security; why Zero Trust should be a strategic priority for every organization; best practices for implementing the principles of Zero Trust; how to build effective protection against ransomware and more. 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Diverting Mental Health Crisis from the Criminal Justice System (AWS) Join the Amazon Web Services (AWS) county talk to learn how Fulton County, Georgia, used the AWS-powered Tyler Technologies Enterprise Data Platform to build a data and analytics solution that allowed them to divert those in a mental health crisis from their criminal justice system. Fulton County’s platform connects data across criminal justice, courts, and behavioral health systems through NACo’s Stepping Up Initiative. Hear how they used cloud to wrangle disparate data, gain accurate and timely insights, and turn their Stepping Up vision into a reality in Fulton County, GA. 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Local Food Solving Local Challenges: Tech-enabled Wrap-Around Services with Tangelo 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Solving Your Big Problems with Big Data: The Power of Data and Analytics to Improve Child Welfare, Public Health and Court Services (Thomson Reuters) Every year, county governments generate and collect billions of data points that they need to aggregate, analyze and derive actionable insights to meet the needs of their communities. The amount of data collected will increase as our society becomes more digital. Thomson Reuters uses cutting edge public records technology, data analytics, and workflow tools to bring key content together to help elected officials improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public policies. Join us today to hear how data is used by counties across the US for a variety of applications from verification of identities to child and family services investigations, to court case and evidence management systems and fraud detection and prevention. 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | The Kauffman Foundation's Four-Part Policy Plan for America's Economic Future America’s New Business Plan is a nonpartisan policy roadmap to create a more inclusive economy with a focus on entrepreneurs, small business, and a prepared workforce. Hear recommendations on action local government can take and information on a new Kauffman Foundation partnership with NACo to map county support for small businesses and workforce readiness. 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities (EDA BRECC) The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) has partnered with NACo to create the Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities Initiative community of practice (BRECC). Learn about the unique opportunity the BRECC will support in transitioning local economies in coal-impacted communities across the country, and how your community can be involved. 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.| Cyber Defense for Voter Registration Databases: 5 Areas to Focus On (Celerium) 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Cyber Threats to Public Safety (Motorola) 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | How Governments Create Data Dashboards (Tableau & Mulesoft) Public sector has leaned into data-driven analytics and data dashboards to equip the right people with the right information which is key to successful decision-making. MuleSoft empowers you to connect anything and Tableau enables you to visualize anything, so you change everything. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Environmentally Sustainable Strategies to Improve Your County (Aetna) 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | SHIELDS UP! Protecting Against Potential Cyber-Attacks Against County Infrastructure and Elections (Center for Internet Security) Kathryn Boockvar,,Vice President of Election Operations and Support with the Center for Internet Security (CIS), will provide an overview of key security resources, many at no cost to the county. Counties will hear about security resources that are designed to strengthen the defenses and response to cyber-attacks. This talk will include resources available through the Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center® (MS-ISAC®) and/or Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing & Analysis Center® (EI-ISAC®), as well as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Why Customer Experience Should be a Part of Your Performance Management Plan and How to Measure It (Qualtrics) Performance management has long focused on measuring progress on program-specific outcomes or long term priorities. Often, that looks like measuring adoption or program completion rates against targets, measuring the efficiencies captured in reduced costs or time saved. These operational metrics are important for understanding and evaluating government performance. But leading governments are adding a new layer: experience. Experience management captures not only whether someone completed a program, but how their experience throughout: were they satisfied with the service? How easy or difficult was it for them to complete their task? Overall, did their interaction with the program improve their perception of their government? Their trust in government to do the right thing? These kinds of insights are critical to understanding the impact of government investments – both for specific program outcomes, and broader community outcomes. In this session you’ll learn how to measure common goals local governments are setting out to achieve, such as improving quality of life for every resident, ensuring equitable access to all services and building a more diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace for all employees. |
Conference attendees are welcome to attend this meeting of NACo's Programs and Services Standing Committee, which advises the association's officers and Board of Directors regarding the development and evaluation of programs and services for NACo members. This meeting will feature lessons learned on pandemic preparedness to inform NACo programming and a preview of NACo programs areas in development. Committee members will provide feedback to NACo to help maximize the impact of these initiatives and help shape NACo’s current and future programming. |
Network, learn and discover new solutions for your county with over 100 different private, non-profit and government partners in NACo's Exhibition Hall. |
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This meeting of county human services directors and staff is open to all NACo attendees. |
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The IT Standing Committee will hear from counties and private industry partners on the next normal for government service delivery, digital transformation as applied to elections critical infrastructure, and how AI and automation are game changers for counties in overhauling paper processes and improving service delivery to county residents. Attendees will hear from DeKalb County GA, Denver County/City Colo., LA County Calif., along with Salesforce, AT&T and IBM. |
NACo's Large Urban County Caucus meeting will feature conversations with national and local leaders on topics of importance to urban counties, including, elections, gun violence prevention, and mental and behavioral health. |
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NACo's Rural Action Caucus will convene to discuss issues important to rural America and to hear from guest speakers who are helping to shape policies important to rural communities. |
Join us as we hear from the Hon. Michael Hancock, Mayor of Denver (consolidated city/county), the Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, a recap of the 2022 Economic Development Conference (EDC) and more... |
The IT Advisory Council focuses on providing direct guidance into the idea generation and evaluation of NACo technology strategy, priorities, programming and services. Membership includes predominantly county IT leaders (CIOs, CISOs, IT Directors) and several other county representatives. |
Sponsored by Binti, Capital Group | American Funds and Nationwide Coordinated by NACo's Next Generation Network Join the Adams County Department of Community Safety and Wellbeing to assemble service and hygiene kits benefitting local nonprofit organizations and agencies working to assist individuals experiencing homelessness, including Almost Home, ACCESS Housing, Comitis Crisis Center, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Growing Home and more! |
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Addressing health equity is a priority for counties, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the influx of resources from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and other relief funds, this is a critical moment for counties to build the framework for long-term, equitable programs. During this luncheon panel, experts will discuss strategies and examples of how counties can operationalize health equity and start incorporating concrete actions into health programs and policies. |
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The Veterans and Military Services Committee will discuss intergovernmental efforts to best serve our nation's veterans. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will discuss the Mobile Vet Centers Program, which brings outreach and readjustment counseling to hard-to-reach communities. Committee members will also learn about an innovative regional veterans services model and engage with active duty service members from Fort Carson on the topic of military transition. |
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The Western Interstate Region is dedicated to the promotion of Western interests within NACo, including public land issues (use and conservation), community stability and economic development, and the promotion of the traditional western way of life. WIR Board Members will discuss the implementation of the new infrastructure law, and the western drought and forest management issues. |
The Arts and Culture Commission will hear from expert speakers and commission members on leveraging the creative arts as an economic driver at the county level. This meeting is hosted by the NACo Arts and Culture Commission and is open to all. |
Cultivating an engaged and thriving workforce is critical to ensuring your county serves the public to the best of your ability. Join this session to learn from industry experts on best practices for attracting quality talent, including leveraging retention benefits, to keep your county running seamlessly and in continuous pursuit of public service. |
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, our youngest children and their families have dealt with economic challenges, disruptions to child care and increased levels of stress. Counties are supporting children prenatal to three during this critical period of development by investing in and administering services and resources. In this session, participants will hear how county leaders are filling service gaps and strengthening the systems that support early care and education and infant/toddler well-being. |
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The past two years have catapulted available technology advances for counties. In this session you will hear how counties have implemented solutions that promote digital citizen interaction, remote employee access, while at the same time digitizing and preserving records management for today and the future. This session will cover the digital lifecycle from remote employee processes to digital citizen engagement and transparency. |
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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. Learn how counties can influence upward economic mobility in seven key policy areas: housing, education and workforce development, health, community and neighborhood development, justice and public safety, technology and information access and financial security. This session will also present data metrics to measure and track policy impacts on resident prosperity. This workshop is hosted by NACo’s Economic Mobility Leadership Network. |
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Ensuing violence and subsequent behavioral health support continue to be a top priority across our nation. To ensure community resources are leveraged to the fullest extent possible, crisis clinics provide the community with an option beyond the traditional first responder interventions. These 24/7 drop-in centers focus on serving those experiencing an emotional crisis by using a multidisciplinary approach. They are cost-efficient alternatives that improve community safety and prioritize behavioral health needs by linking people to appropriate supportive services, potentially reducing their criminal legal involvement, or provide a lesser restrictive alternative when safe and lawful to do so. Join this session to learn about the 3 key elements to developing and implementing a community crisis center. Special emphasis will be placed on acquiring the necessary funding, and leveraging crisis centers to prevent violence in your community. |
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The emergence and availability of new technologies are changing the way county government performs many core functions. Come hear about programs and partnerships developed by NACo’s Financial Services Corporation (FSC) that provide value-added services in the realm of financial technology and budget management solutions. You will learn from the challenges faced by your county peers and how they have implemented these innovative programs to maximize value on taxpayer revenues through liquidity management and drive modern, transparent budgeting processes. |
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County parks saw a renewed interest during and after the height of the pandemic, which brought renewed interest in the design and programmatic offerings for outdoor space. Professionals in all aspects will discuss what they've seen locally and industry-wide. |
Join the National Association of County Information Officers as they give awards to the best communicators and campaigns in the country, followed by a business meeting to discuss membership and continuing education. |
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NACo / Nationwide Lifetime Income Benefits breakfast meeting where this new In-Plan Guaranteed option will be presented and discussed with representatives of county plans and jurisdictions who meet the criteria to offer this service to their employees. |
This session will bring together county leaders from military installation counties and officials from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for an interactive and informative session focusing on opportunities, resources and ideas to foster and strengthen county-military partnerships. Discussion will include county-military partnerships on land use, resilience, economic development, and community engagement and development. |
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County governments play an integral role in the everyday lives of residents, yet counties are arguably the least understood level of government in the U.S. This dearth of knowledge is due in part to wide variations in county governance across state lines, which can also make it difficult for counties to build partnerships with each other. Learn how to navigate these differences and build stronger relationships with counties in other states, as well as how NACo’s new state-level county governance profiles can aid your advocacy, communication and educational efforts. |
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Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with mental illness, and increasingly employees are expecting employers to provide additional mental and behavioral health support. This session will equip county leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to identify signs of mental health and substance use challenges within the county workforce and discuss solutions, such as Mental Health First Aid, that will aid with talent retention. |
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Join NACo's Government Affairs staff for an update on the most pressing county issues in front of the 118th Congress and administration for the 2022-2023 term. |
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Counties are pursuing efforts that often include understanding the drivers of inequities, examining baseline data, monitoring progress, funding community-led organizations and centering the voices of community members. In this session, attendees will learn about the strategies counties are using to achieve racial equity in the criminal legal system. |
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All rural communities have assets that can lead to shared economic prosperity for their residents if appropriately leveraged. Participants in this session will learn about a new framework and tool for identifying assets and fostering economic prosperity in rural America. Rural counties from across the nation will also spotlight their experiences in leveraging assets for economic development. |
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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. |
Network, learn and discover new solutions for your county with over 100 different private, non-profit and government partners in NACo's Exhibition Hall. |
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Could your county improve in the areas of collections, transparent budgeting, or cash flow? Come hear about programs and partnerships developed by NACo’s Financial Services Corporation (FSC) that provide value-added services for financial technology solutions. Understand the challenges faced by your county peers and methods to effectively address them under NACo FSC’s solution portfolio. |
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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. Learn about these various funding streams and how fellow county leaders are braiding them together to invest in connecting youth to jobs, retraining older workers, partnering with colleges, providing wraparound services through nonprofits and other key aspects of workforce development. |
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In February 2022, drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and three major distributors (McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen) finalized multi-litigant settlements over their roles in the opioid crisis. The $26 billion award was nearly doubled from the original base payout in large part due to the action and participation of local governments. This session will celebrate the role of counties in holding opioid manufacturers and distributors accountable and unveil new NACo resources for maximizing the use of these and other funds for opioid remediation. |
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Counties are leveraging partnerships across jurisdictional lines and levels of government to maximize the impact of ARPA resources. This session will provide a framework for fostering effective intergovernmental partnerships with key examples of those partnerships at work. |
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Nationwide’s suite of In-Plan Guarantee solutions is an important part of the Nationwide Advantage, where needed retirement solutions are provided to our plan sponsors and participants that go above and beyond just record keeping services. Income America 5ForLife and Lifetime Income Builder are two of those solutions that plans can choose to provide Guaranteed Lifetime Income throughout a participant’s retirement years. Learn how you and your employees can benefit from these Guaranteed Lifetime Income solutions. |
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number will transition to 988 on July 16th, 2022. This hotline is an integral element of crisis services and the behavioral health continuum of care, offering a critical entry point to local, community-based services to support recovery. Through investing in behavioral health services, counties can better serve residents, reduce reliance on the criminal legal system and direct valuable resources toward improving stability and health. In this session, attendees will hear from peers on lessons learned from implementing 988 and integrating this hotline into local behavioral health continuums of care. |
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) provides significant opportunities for counties, which own and operate a vast amount of the nation's infrastructure and annually invest $134 billion in the construction of infrastructure and the operation and maintenance of public works. Learn from county officials who have successfully obtained funding from past surface transportation laws on best practices to secure current BIL funding opportunities. |
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When disaster strikes, proactive leadership is crucial. Join this session to learn about best practices in crisis communication, coordination and control. |
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The Immigration Reform Task Force will meet to discuss the latest developments on immigration reform and hear from federal guest speakers and experts on federal immigration policy. |
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Adams County is excited to walk you through our processes during the election cycle. During this tour, you will see the life of a mail ballot once it is received and how it is processed by our office. Ballot envelopes are processed through our dual Agilis envelope sorting machines, ballots are extracted from the envelopes by our industrial OPEX machines, signatures are verified, then the process ends with Dominion scanners and adjudication for each individual ballot. RSVPs are required for this tour. RSVPs are now closed. Questions? Contact Paige Mellerio at pmellerio@naco.org. |
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Learn how the Adams County Public Works Department’s innovative Gravel Road Resurfacing Program used employee insight to create an internationally recognized new standard of paving that is both more durable and driver-friendly than traditional gravel roads. This tour includes outdoor portions. Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing and sun protection. Water will be provided. Estimated return time to the Gaylord is 4:45 p.m. |
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Adams County’s Riverdale Regional Park combines indoor and outdoor space, recreation, nature, history and community in a unique park featuring Riverdale Golf Course and a network of park space and canals. Located within the park is Riverdale Animal Shelter, a county-run state-of-the-art facility for dogs, cats, small mammals and exotic animals. A new Veterans Memorial will open in Riverdale Park in 2022 with a life-size replica of the USS Colorado BB-45 battleship. |
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Please note this tour's anticipated return time to the Gaylord Rockies is 5:30 p.m. Adams County's Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is unique in the Denver metropolitan area, as it is the only general aviation airport without major nearby residential areas. CASP will serve as America’s hub for commercial space transportation, research and development. Horizontal launch facilities like CASP are developing around the world and have the potential to become the foundation for a global suborbital transportation network. CASP also offers aircraft services, business and hangar development opportunities, development sites for Colorado space-related businesses and easy access to the Denver Metropolitan Area and Denver International Airport. Hosted by the International Economic Development Task Force, this tour is open to all conference attendees. |
As devasting wildfires continue to impact communities across the nation, counties are uniquely positioned to take proactive steps in land-use planning and community engagement to mitigate wildfire damage and destruction. This educational deep dive will convene expert practitioners in wildfire planning and county leaders to share promising approaches and tools to help counties plan for and build more fire-adapted and fire-resilient landscapes and communities. |
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Counties play a critical role in building healthy and vibrant communities. The uneven impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic across different communities crystallized the disparities that can exist within a county. County leaders are well-positioned to resolve these disparities through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. By embracing these principles, county leaders create the conditions that allow all residents to reach their fullest potential. In this session county leaders will discuss how counties of all sizes can advance equity as employers, policymakers, investors and partners. |
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As housing and rental prices continue to increase, significantly outpacing wage growth, solutions to create affordable housing within communities are increasingly important. Hear from scholars on specific public policy solutions based on local conditions that counties can implement to foster affordable housing and housing access. |
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Robert’s Rules can help you run an efficient meeting. But how do you run an effective meeting? Learn the strategies for leading an engaging, energizing and productive meeting. |
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Counties are implementing robust strategies and programs to address opioid and other substance use disorders in communities and local criminal justice systems using federal and state resources and opioid settlements. In this session, attendees will learn evidence-based strategies to prevent and treat opioid use disorders and hear about a new NACo resource to support these efforts. |
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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. This workshop will provide insights on critical components of county economic development strategies and investments, including economic mobility, economic resilience, placemaking, and workforce development. |
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Meeting of the The National Association of County Health Facilities (NACHFa), which advocates for the improvement of county nursing homes and long-term care policy and practices across the U.S. |
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National Association of County Civil Attorneys (NACCA) business meeting and discussion of legal issues impacting all of us. |
Join your fellow EMLN members and special guests for cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres and conversation at Après Ski by the atrium fireplace. |
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Please join us as the Japan Local Government Center hosts a Japan Night celebration. Come meet friends and enjoy sushi! |
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The Resorts, Tourism and Gateway Counties Working Group will hear from a panel of county officials and others about what selected counties are doing to ensure sustainable tourism and responsible recreation in their communities. |
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The NACo Arts and Culture Commission members are invited to attend this celebration of county efforts to support arts and artists, especially as vital contributors to local economies and expressions of community histories and culture. Reception sponsor Americans for the Arts will be announcing the winner of the Public Leadership in the Arts Award for County Arts Leadership. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be provided. The event is held off-site at the Armory for Performing Arts in Brighton, Colorado. Buses will depart at 5:30pm from the Gaylord Rockies Resort and at 8:00pm from the reception. |
Kick-start your day by joining the Resilient Counties Advisory Board for an interactive gameshow breakfast. Join experts from Tidal Basin to participate in disaster preparedness and communication with a twist on the classic games Ice Breaker, Telephone and Did You Know? Get fundamental insights to pre-, during and post-disaster preparedness activities in this fun, inclusive and informative session. |
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This workshop will help county officials learn new techniques for engaging residents and other stakeholders in their counties to help solve problems and improve equity. Presentations will include an overview of the National Civic League’s Civic Index, examples from counties and principles for achieving greater equity from a leading academic thinker. The National Civic League’s Civic Index tool will be presented alongside examples of how counties have created stronger communities and ideas for building greater equity. |
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Join the National Association of County Information Officers for a dynamic session exploring communications strategies and tactics to tell your county story, especially how your county is investing resources from the American Rescue Plan. Explore tips to develop effective messaging and elevate awareness of your county’s success stories, with a focus on media relations in counties of all sizes. |
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Counties are sharing information across systems to identify and support community members with complex behavioral health conditions who frequently cycle through jails, emergency rooms, homeless shelters and other crisis services. In this session, attendees will learn how entities can share behavioral health and justice data to improve cross-system care coordination and individual outcomes. |
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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. Join this session to learn strategies from experts and county leaders about avoiding pitfalls and maximizing benefits of these facilities. |
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County administrators play a major role in overseeing daily operations. This session will highlight who county administrators are, what they do and how this position can increase administrative efficiency. Session participants will hear from county leaders who have successfully integrated the administrator role and learn more about how it has positively impacted their ability to serve residents and enhance operations. |
Sponsored by Qualtrics and Xcel Energy |