2023 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition
As the frequency, severity and cost of natural disasters continues to increase, county officials must be prepared to respond to and recover from these events. To assist in this effort, NACo has partnered with FEMA to provide members with a day-long training. Known as the “Just In Time” program, this in-person training will highlight all the federal resources available to counties following a disaster, information on how to apply for these funding opportunities and an overview of the documentation procedures. |
This year's annual CIO Forum is focused on moving beyond being successful and making an impact by building resiliency through neurodiversity and skills training for IT, as well as developing short term and long-term strategies that bring innovation and transformation and keeps pace with the changing landscape of technology. Technology areas that will be covered include workforce, cybersecurity collaboration, change management, criminal justice and innovative opportunities. |
All first-time attendees are welcome to join us to learn 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. This event is invite only. |
Community, Economic and Workforce Development Policy Steering Committee members will travel to the Austin Community College Highland Campus to discuss critical issues and policy priorities on all matters pertaining to economic and workforce development, public works, and increasing and preserving affordable housing. Members will also consider and vote on policy resolutions that will be used to guide NACo’s advocacy efforts. |
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 subject matter experts who will discuss various aspects of the significant role counties play in transportation and infrastructure. The committee will also vote on policy resolutions during this meeting. |
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Join NACo's Agriculture & Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee to learn about the diverse challenges facing rural America today, as well as key insights and innovations that may provide county leaders with tools to help their rural communities thrive. Committee members will hear from leading thinkers and decisionmakers from across the agriculture sector and rural development space, including nationally renowned policy experts, stakeholders, and federal partners. The committee will also participate in discussions on the 2023 Farm Bill and its impact on counties, and consider resolutions to shape NACo's advocacy on agriculture and rural policy. |
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Federal partners and national policy experts will join the Environment, Energy and Land Use Policy Steering Committee to discuss committee policy priorities including the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; recycling and waste management; the status of the Waters of the U.S. regulation; addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and building resilient water infrastructure. |
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NACo’s Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Steering Committee meeting will discuss a wide range of matters of importance to counties related to county revenues and fiscal management, federal tax reform, pension and retirement benefits, municipal bonds, the intergovernmental partnership and the balance of federalism, elections, and more. The committee will also hold its business meeting to consider policy resolutions related to relevant federal actions and updates to our platform. |
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NACo's Health Policy Steering Committee will be joined by national experts and thought leaders to discuss timely health policy issues relevant to counties, such as social determinant of health data integration, overdose prevention strategies for counties, and improving healthcare access through federally qualified health centers. The committee will consider also and vote on policy resolutions that will be used to guide NACo’s advocacy efforts before Congress and the administration during the 2023 – 2024 term. |
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National experts, county leaders and policymakers will join the Human Services and Education Policy Steering Committee to discuss policy priorities and best practices for strengthening the child care workforce, strengthening food systems, and preventing child abuse and neglect via concrete economic supports for families. The committee will also reflect on lessons learned from county investments in programs for children and families using ARPA Recovery Funds. |
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Justice and Public Safety Policy Steering Committee members will be joined by Congressional and federal agency officials to discuss critical issues, including addressing mental health in the criminal justice system, disaster mitigation and response, and the outlook for the committee's policy priorities in the 118th Congress. |
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Join the Public Lands Policy Steering Committee for discussions with federal land management agencies on implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, species conservation efforts, wildfire mitigation, energy and mineral development and improving recreation-based economies. |
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The Telecommunications & Technology Policy Steering Committee will discuss topics including broadband infrastructure funding, internet affordability and adoption measures at the local level, rural cellular initiatives, next-generation 911 funding support, cybersecurity initiatives at the local level, and more. The committee will also hold its business meeting to review and vote on policy resolutions proposed before the committee for consideration. |
The PR doctors are in! Visit the National Association of County Information Officers to talk about communications and public relations challenges and opportunities in your county, and while you’re there, answer our question of the day for the chance to be featured on NACIO’s platforms. |
The PR doctors are in! Visit the National Association of County Information Officers to talk about communications and public relations challenges and opportunities in your county, and while you’re there, answer our question of the day for the chance to be featured on NACIO’s platforms. |
Explore the Exhibit Hall and meet our vendors!
SHOW YOUR BADGE DISCOUNT PROGRAM NACo and our hosts in Travis County and Austin have worked with dozens of local restaurants to provide a “Show Your Badge” discount program on the opening evening of the conference, Friday, July 21. |
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Join NACo and BikeTexas for a morning e-bike ride around downtown Austin! This outing is limited to 40 participants. Reserve your spot by registering through this link. Walk-ups are welcome the morning of the ride, space permitting. |
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Subcommittee of the Information Technology Standing Committee focuses on GIS education, national trends and proposed legislation that might affect GIS. Members are county elected officials, surveyors and planners, GIS directors and other county GIS leadership. The subcommittee will hear from national organizations and partners on relevant topics on current and future landscape of GIS policies and practices including uncrewed vehicles. |
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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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County leaders who serve in or near jurisdictions with military installations are invited to join this breakfast meeting. Meet with officials from the U.S. Department of Defense and learn about opportunities to partner with local military installations for improved community outcomes. |
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Navigate the complex landscape of county authority and housing affordability. Hear from NACo Housing Task Force members on specific policy recommendations and best practices that can be tailored and implemented in your community. |
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County governments are critical to the nation's workforce, employing more than 1 in every 50 American workers. Post-pandemic, counties have been increasing workforce capacity to address residents' needs and lay the groundwork for economic recovery. Join this workforce development summit to hear innovative solutions for making investments to improve the county government workforce. All county administrators, human resource and benefit professionals are encouraged to attend this workshop and become a part of NACo's new Workforce Network. |
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NACo's Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing will meet to conduct business, including recommendations for policy and programmatic best practices. |
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Through the Resilient Counties Advisory Board (RCAB), NACo works to strengthen county resiliency by building leadership capacity to identify and manage risk and allow counties to become more flexible and responsive to extreme weather events. Hagerty Consulting will provide expert testimony on affordable housing challenges and alternative housing studies and solutions. Counties will gain insights into pre-disaster planning that aims to facilitate affordable housing solutions and hear about emerging housing technologies and strategies to bridge the gap between immediate post-disaster and longer-term housing needs. |
The PR doctors are in! Visit the National Association of County Information Officers to talk about communications and public relations challenges and opportunities in your county, and while you’re there, answer our question of the day for the chance to be featured on NACIO’s platforms. |
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9:00 AM – 9:20 AM Title: Phone to Fork: Cultivating Healthy Communities with Tech-Enabled Nutrition Interventions Speaker: Jeremy Cooley, Founder & CEO of Tangelo Hon. Vickie Adamson, Commissioner, Wake County, North Carolina
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM Title: What the Private Sector Gets Right (and Wrong) About Messaging and What Counties Can Learn From It Speaker: Alex Kouts, CEO, Indigov
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM Title: Finding Hidden Revenue and Using Technology to Collect It Speaker: Peter J. Slover, Partner/Director of Analytics and Discovery, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM Title: County Talk with Deloitte and Travis County Speaker: Deloitte, Travis County
11:30 AM – 11:50 AM Title: Ranked Choice Voting: Lessons Learned from Across the Country Speakers: Josh Daniels, FairVote Rachel Hutchinson, FairVote
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Title: Second Chance Programs and How They Benefit the Community Speaker: Darrell Burns, Senior Manager, Workforce Initiatives, CVS Health, Gina Mattaliano, Senior Manager, Workforce Initiatives, CVS Health
12:40 PM – 1:00 PM Title: Addressing Current Threats and Future Threats from AI Speaker: Vince Crisler, Chief Strategy Officer, Celerium, Brian Galloway, Solutions Architecture (SA) Security Leader for US Education, State & Local Government at Amazon Web Services |
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NACo's Large Urban County Caucus meeting will feature conversations with national and local leaders on topics of importance to urban counties, homelessness and housing, income equality and economic development. |
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The Information Technology Standing Committee, which consists of elected officials and county IT leaders, will focus on national trends and policies that could impact county technologies. Topics will cover cyber security resiliency, technology best practices, cloud vendor checklists. An overview of NACo pilots will be shared with members as well. |
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NACo's Rural Action Caucus will discuss issues important to rural America and to hear from guest speakers who are helping to shape policies important to rural communities. |
This invite-only luncheon will host leaders from Safety + Justice Challenge counties & NACo's County Officials advancing Racial Equity (CORE) in Justice network members. Participants will have the opportunity to hear updates on MacArthur’s Safety + Justice Challenge with a focus on initiatives to advance racial equity throughout the criminal legal system and hear about the role and voice of lived experience in this work. County officials will have the opportunity to share their current challenges and goals to advance racial equity. |
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How to help your county generate revenue and streamline processes while enhancing your workforce. Find out about how to give your county the NACo EDGE. |
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The Membership Standing Committee advises and supports NACo’s membership recruitment and retention efforts while championing county engagement in NACo. |
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Successful efforts to address health inequities require cross-systems collaboration. Learn from national experts and county leaders about opportunities (e.g., funding, partnership models) for multi-sector stakeholders to address the most pressing public health challenges, such as maternal health, mental health and others. |
The Veterans and Military Services Committee will hear from county officials, advocates, federal experts and those with lived experience on the challenges and opportunities facing women in the veteran and military community and children and youth in military families. Committee members will also discuss federal policy priorities and the relaunch of Operation Green Light for Veterans as avenues for better serving our veterans, service members and their families. Content warning: this meeting will include discussion of military sexual trauma (MST). |
County leaders are partnering with the arts to advance policy priorities and expand opportunities across our communities. Learn about federal policies and resources that affect the creative sector, the accomplishments and challenges facing Austin’s growing cultural scene, and strategies to deploy the arts to build more prosperous communities with highlights from both urban and rural initiatives. Hear from a national expert on economic development and from local representatives of Austin’s globally renowned arts and music scene, including an artist representative from the Austin Music Commission and the co-president of South by Southwest. |
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In today's global economy, local economic development often does not stop at the county, state or even national lines. Rather, international trade and business partnerships can help drive local economies forward. In this session, learn from county peers located on or near our northern and southern borders about the value of North American trade and managing economic relationships with our Canadian and Mexican counterparts. Hosted by the International Economic Development Task Force, this session is open to all attendees. |
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The Immigration Reform Task Force (IRTF) will meet to discuss the latest developments on immigration reform, the impact of federal immigration policy on local governments and communities, and hear from policy experts. |
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The NACo Programs and Services Standing Committee will receive updates on NACo’s programs and services and generate recommendations for the NACo officers and the board on future programming. This meeting is open to all conference attendees. |
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Join us for our Annual Conference service project, supported by NACo NextGen and our hosts, Travis County. This project will assemble 500 backpacks for K-12 school children in the Austin Independent School District, equipping students in need with vital supplies for the 2023-2024 school year. Through this project, you will aid the educational journey of young individuals, setting them on a path for academic success. |
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The Western Interstate Region (WIR) 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 county involvement in energy production, balancing resource development needs and public access to federal lands and opportunities to grow rural Western economies. |
The PR doctors are in! Visit the National Association of County Information Officers to talk about communications and public relations challenges and opportunities in your county, and while you’re there, answer our question of the day for the chance to be featured on NACIO’s platforms. |
The NACo Arts & Culture Commission is excited to host its Annual Conference reception at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Downtown Austin. Members of the Arts & Culture Commission are invited to join us for an evening of appetizers, beverages, and art exploration. The Mexic-Arte Museum’s collection showcases Mexican, Latino, and Latin-American art and culture and is located a short 8-minute walk from the Austin Convention Center. |
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All are welcome to join this networking reception. Special thank you to our partners at Walmart. We also acknowledge counties in the Economic Mobility Leadership Network for their hard work and contributions. |
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers will conduct in-person enrollment interviews for CBP’s Global Entry program at the Austin Convention Center, 500 Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701 on Saturday, July 22 through Sunday, July 23 in conjunction with the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference. Global Entry allows expedited clearance for preapproved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Participants may enter the U.S. using automated kiosks located at 62 U.S. airports, and 15 preclearance sites. Global Entry approval also allows U.S. travelers to be eligible to participate in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Pre✓®program, which expedites screening through TSA checkpoints at participating airports. For Global Entry applicants who are conditionally approved, you may be able to complete your interview without an appointment using Enrollment on Arrival (EoA). When landing in a participating international terminal, follow the signage directing you to CBP officers who can assist you to complete your Global Entry interview during your admissibility inspection. Additional information, including a list of participating airports, can be found on CBP.gov. How to Apply To participate in the interview process, you must follow these steps: Visit the Trusted Traveler Programs website https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/ and review the available programs. From the Schedule Appointment page, scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Do you have an access code?”. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CBP is experiencing a significant backlog of applications. To complete your interview, it is recommended you submit your application as soon as possible.
About Global Entry Global Entry is available for citizens, and lawful permanent residents of the U.S., as well as citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, South Korea, the Netherlands, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, India, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Canadian citizens and residents can receive Global Entry benefits through membership in the NEXUS program. To find out if additional requirements must be met, please visit www.GlobalEntry.gov, select the “International Arrangement” link on the left and then the country of citizenship. Questions? See CBP’s Frequently Asked Questions on the Global Entry website or Frequently Asked Questions about the Trusted Traveler Program (TTP). If you are unable to find the information you need, the CBP INFO Center is open Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EDT. Inquire via email or by calling 1.877.CBP.5511. If you are outside the U.S., call 202.325.8000. |
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The PR doctors are in! Visit the National Association of County Information Officers to talk about communications and public relations challenges and opportunities in your county, and while you’re there, answer our question of the day for the chance to be featured on NACIO’s platforms. |
Communities across the country are struggling to provide high-quality, affordable housing for local residents. For example, at last count, the nation needed to build 266,000 apartments each year to keep up with demand. In this session sponsored by Aetna, experts will present latest research and best practices on what’s happening in counties. The session also will showcase how counties are working with housing industry groups, private employers, and other partners to increase affordable housing supply in downtowns and other neighborhoods. |
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Unprecedented federal resources from both the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act are incentivizing the deployment of clean energy technologies, including solar and wind energy. This workshop will focus on how counties can prepare for and evaluate the options, costs and potential benefits of generating clean energy. You will hear from county leaders on place-based initiatives that enable the planning and installation of clean energy developments. This panel will also explore the resources available to counties, including the SolSmart program, which provides no-cost technical assistance to reduce non-hardware costs for residents, businesses, nonprofits and government facilities to meet electricity needs through solar energy. |
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Learn from county officials who have successfully implemented two-generation approaches to improve economic stability and well-being for young children. The session will explore how working with children and the adults in their lives can support economic mobility. |
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County leaders have the opportunity to shape our communities for years to come. But how can you ensure your impact lasts beyond your time in office? This workshop, powered by NACo’s High Performing Leadership Academy, will supply you with tools to create a legacy by harnessing a leadership motto. More than just a catchy phrase, a leadership motto is a guiding principle that informs your every action. In this workshop, learn how to identify and develop your own powerful leadership motto and strategies for integrating your motto into your leadership style and decision-making. |
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Counties nationwide operate 90 percent of all local jails and provide services to people leaving jails and on community supervision. People leaving jails often face a variety of challenges – from housing and employment to behavioral health treatment and recovery services. Additionally, the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy (MIEP) results in higher rates of recidivism, increased health care costs and poorer health outcomes. During this session, attendees will hear from national experts and county leaders on the latest trends in re-entry and community supervision. |
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM Title: Prosperity for All: Creating a Stable, Secure, and Successful Future Speaker: Shaun Flanagan, Director of Impact and Partnerships, Legatum Institute Limited
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM Title: Unpacking the Numbers: Interpreting Regional Economic Indicators Speaker: Stas Rzeznik, RIMS II Branch, Regional Product Division, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM Title: How to Minimize Your Media Exposure During a Cyber Security Incident Speaker: Darren May, Retired CISO of Tarrant County, TX Nicole Weissman, Director of Strategic Communications, NACo
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM Title: Federal Elections Infrastructure: The Road Ahead Speaker: Stuart Baum, Center for Tech and Civic Life |
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This session will explore ways county leaders can apply for funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to build a foundation for long-term sustainability. The workshop will highlight county programs, including broadband deployment, transportation projects, energy efficiency, and water and sewer improvements. |
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Join the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) for robust discussion and Q&A focused on crisis communications and today's uniquely challenging news landscape. More than ever, county officials are navigating the world of "fake news" and communicating in the face of natural disasters and other crises. Learn key tips for rapid response communications, remaining calm under pressure, and adhering to a strong sense of audience and objective. |
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This workshop will bring together officials from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Readiness & Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program and leaders from counties that neighbor military installations to discuss partnerships to advance climate resiliency. Participants will learn about the REPI Program's critical role in strengthening local capacity to build resiliency and discover opportunities to leverage REPI funding as a non-federal match. |
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Examine how counties are strengthening our health, public safety and legal systems to make real the promise of ensuring justice for all. Learn about key resources counties are leveraging to center the experiences of underserved populations and address social determinants of health. This session will highlight county strategies for improving health equity within, and across, our health, human services and criminal legal systems. |
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In our electoral system, the nation’s county governments typically administer and fund elections at the local level, including overseeing polling places and voting systems, and coordinating poll workers for federal, state and local elections. The specifics of election administration align with federal standards but vary from county to county and state to state, resulting in a variety of approaches to ensure safe, secure and fair elections. During this session, participants will hear from county election officials on the basics of election administration and will walk away with an understanding of key authorities and themes that are common and unique to counties across the country. |
The Achievement Awards Luncheon & General Session will feature best-in-category winners of NACo’s Achievement Awards program and keynote speakers. This luncheon is open to all conference attendees. |
The PR doctors are in! Visit the National Association of County Information Officers to talk about communications and public relations challenges and opportunities in your county, and while you’re there, answer our question of the day for the chance to be featured on NACIO’s platforms. |
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County policies, programs, partnerships and funding create pathways to improved financial prosperity for our residents. This capstone to NACo's multi-year partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will focus on four key policy areas to support inter-generational wealth-building, including equitable access to broadband, effective workforce development, housing finance and measuring progress. Presenters will feature subject matter experts as well as elected county leaders who are members of NACo’s Economic Mobility Leadership Network. |
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In response to increasing mental health caseloads across the country, county officials are partnering with local and state leaders to develop behavioral health continuums of care. NACo’s Mental Health Commission will lead a discussion of best practices around intergovernmental partnerships that support the 988 Lifeline and crisis response, the entry point to behavioral health systems of care; bolster the increased need and resulting shortage of a behavioral health workforce; and to address exclusionary policies that often preclude effective behavioral health care options that can reduce recidivism and other cyclical service utilization patterns. |
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As the frequency, severity and cost of natural disasters increases, this summit will provide attendees with an overview of federal resources available to help bolster community resiliency, including strengthening local energy grids, critical infrastructure and households. This session will also highlight innovative county solutions that have been implemented to safeguard against future disasters. |
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CTECC (Combined Transportation, Emergency & Communications Center) improves emergency response coordination and cooperation by providing a centralized public safety facility sustaining the operations of shared, critical emergency communications and transportation management for the region. CTECC is jointly owned by Travis County, the City of Austin, Texas Department of Transportation and the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority. STAR Flight is the only 24/7 aerial emergency medical service in Texas that performs highly specialized emergency response services, including emergency medical transport, still and swift water rescue, search and rescue, high angle rescue, fire suppression/aerial reconnaissance, and law safety assistance. STAR (Shock Trauma Air Rescue) Flight is owned and operated by Travis County and serves 19 counties in central Texas. This tour is open to all conference attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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Community First! Village is a 51-acre master planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for the disabled, chronically homeless in Central Texas. Since 2005, this transformative residential program has been a staple of Mobile Loaves & Fishes and has become the largest community-based model in the country lifting homeless men and women up off the streets into community and home. This tour is open to all conference attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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County officials serve as key leaders to drive economic development efforts for their communities. On this tour, county leaders will learn firsthand how to work closely with multinational companies from the experience of Dell Technologies and Travis County. Attendees will also have the chance to experience the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC)’s Vislab – a state-of-the-art facility at the University of Texas built to explore the intersection between human perception and large-scale visual analysis. Hosted by the International Economic Development Task Force, this tour is open to all conference attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Buses depart from the Trinity Street exit of the Austin Convention Center |
Hosted by The Pew Charitable Trusts, this networking reception will offer opportunities to meet Pew researchers and talk county priorities. |
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The U.S. Department of Defense’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program has increased efforts to preserve and protect cultural, natural and land resources that benefit Hawai’i residents and the DOD mission. County leaders from the state of Hawai’i are invited to discuss their experiences, priorities and questions with representatives of the DOD’s REPI program. |
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The PR doctors are in! Visit the National Association of County Information Officers to talk about communications and public relations challenges and opportunities in your county, and while you’re there, answer our question of the day for the chance to be featured on NACIO’s platforms. |
Join the Annual Business Meeting of the National Association of Counties where county members will consider policy resolutions, elect a slate of officers for the 2023-2024 term, and conduct other business as necessary. |
The PR doctors are in! Visit the National Association of County Information Officers to talk about communications and public relations challenges and opportunities in your county, and while you’re there, answer our question of the day for the chance to be featured on NACIO’s platforms. |
All attendees from the Central Region are invited to learn more about NACo and what is happening in the region. The Central Region includes the following states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Wisconsin. |
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All attendees from the Northeast Region are invited to learn more about NACo and what is happening in the region. Northeast Region includes the following states: Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. |
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South Region Caucus Meeting MON. JULY 24 | 2:00 pm to 2:45 pmLevel 3 | Room 8 All attendees from the South Region are invited to learn more about NACo and what is happening in the region. The South Region includes the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia |
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All attendees from the West Region are invited to learn more about NACo and what is happening in the region. The West Region includes the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. |
County elected officials and staff play a critical role as the front-line service providers during trying times. This pressure and exposure to trauma can have a lasting impact on elected officials and county employees alike. This workshop will feature a training from the National Council on Mental Wellbeing’s Mental Health First Aid program, equipping attendees with strategies for identifying and responding to mental health issues in the workplace, techniques to identify team members facing mental health or substance abuse challenges, and how to build a culture and organization that supports wellbeing. |
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This workshop will showcase economic trends and innovative strategies to strengthen your local economy. Learn about forward-looking opportunities from experts and county leaders to overcome economic shocks and support greater resiliency. Counties will discuss responses to the closing of coal-fired power plants and successful diversification of mining economies. Walk away inspired by the potential within your community for economic transformation. Additionally, coal-impacted communities are encouraged to be part of NACo’s Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities (BRECC) Initiative. |
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Robert’s Rules can help you run an efficient meeting. But how do you run an effective meeting? This workshop is a crash course in Robert's Rules where we will deliver tools to minimize meeting disruptions, define proper procedures and apply Robert's Rules to real-life parliamentary examples. |
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While no corner of the country has been untouched by the opioid epidemic, the overdose crisis has hit rural America particularly hard. Between 1999 and 2015, overdose deaths increased 325 percent in rural counties. Additionally, people with substance use disorder are often routed into the legal system and incarcerated, which may disrupt treatment and increase overdose risks. Hear from members of NACo's Opioid Solutions Leadership Network and the Reaching Rural Initiative about how rural counties are adopting solutions to the persistent challenges in addressing substance use disorder. |
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County authority and responsibility is granted by state constitutions and statutes, and states are increasingly passing laws that preempt county authorities and limit local policymaking in a range of issues. This session will explore county authority in revenue generation and land use planning, state preemption of county authority to manage, protect and tax local land, and point participants toward solutions that can be tailored for unique local circumstances. |
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County leaders can help improve the trajectory for everyone in our communities by making equitable decisions in policy and service delivery. Learn about the unique opportunities open to each of us, regardless of our function in county government, and how we can leverage resources to ensure equity is central to our governance. |
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