Join the APHA, APA, ICMA, and NLC for a hybrid town hall styled conversation about the impact of incivility. (virtual and in-person)

Across our nation, we are witnessing an increase in intimidating behaviors and incivility. To counter this trend, it is crucial to foster environments where respect, understanding, and collaboration can flourish, both in our communities and workplaces. 

Join the American Public Health Association, American Psychological Association, International City/County Management Association (ICMA), and the National League of Cities (NLC) for an insightful conversation on the impact of incivility on public servants, including city managers, health professionals, and elected officials. This event will provide a platform for those who have experienced aggression to share their stories and offer effective strategies to rebuild trust, promote community kindness, support mental health, and foster healthy community engagement.. 

This Town Hall-style event will feature mental health experts and individuals willing to share their experiences with incivility. 

COST: Free!

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Join NACA in celebrating County Health Day on Friday, April 18th.

For more information and resources, please visit NACo’s County Health Day website.

Join NACo and Grace White, Deputy Chief of System of Care Network at MHMR of Tarrant County, TX and Scott Green, SVP & Managing Director of CareDimensions at Netsmart, for a deep dive into the transformative power of automation and AI in the workplace. This session will explore how these technologies simplify daily tasks, reduce administrative burdens and improve staff well-being by fostering a healthier work environment. Learn from real-life examples of AI-driven tools that enhance recruitment, engagement and patient care while also supporting operational excellence. Key takeaways will include strategies for successful AI and automation initiatives to boost staff retention, reduce burnout and optimize workflows, with a look into future innovations in workforce management and patient care. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your team and elevate your agency’s potential!

This webinar is hosted by and the National Association of Counties (NACo). This event will take place on Zoom Webinar. Please email nacomeetings@naco.org with any questions regarding registration or login issues.

COST: FREE!

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Free ICMA Coaching Webinar | Don't just adapt to the future—anticipate and shape it.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how organizations plan, operate, and innovate—and local governments are no exception. This webinar offers a practical and approachable look at how AI can enhance strategic planning efforts in local government settings and will develop the knowledge and mindset to integrate AI into your planning processes responsibly and ethically.

COST: Free!

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Many, if not all, communities have properties sitting vacant due to a history (or perceived risk) of contamination. These “brownfield” sites can be excellent candidates for solar development, but they can also present unique challenges. Join us on Wednesday, March 19th, from 4-5 p.m. ET for Siting Solar on Brownfields and Underutilized Lands. Hosted by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the American Planning Association (APA) Solar@Scale team, this webinar explores how brownfields and underutilized lands can be good options for solar developments that create economic value and benefit the surrounding community. This webinar will feature a background on the challenges and opportunities these lands present, share landowner and solar developer perspectives, and provide guidance on how to get started. Join ILCMA and the American Planning Association to learn more!

A day of inspiration presented by ICMA and sponsored by Cigna Healthcare

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Come join us in D.C. at the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference.

We will be hosting our in person County Administrator Idea Exchange on Sunday, March 2nd from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

Location: Shaw, First Floor (Washington Hilton)

Address: 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

NACA’s County Administrator Reception

Saturday, Mar. 1

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Holmead West/East, Lobby Level (Washington Hilton)

Join ICMA for an insightful webinar where you'll delve into the effective and responsible use of Generative AI (GenAI) in Local Government. Click here for more information and to register.

This webinar will be held via Zoom Webinar. If you have issues registering or accessing the webinar platform, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.

Join NACo staff to learn ways to maximize your NACo Annual Conference experience and to answer your questions.

NACA Reception Hosted by MissionSquare Retirement

Join us for an exciting evening of networking and celebration at the NACA Reception hosted by MissionSquare Retirement. This in-person event will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the prestigious Washington Hilton in the Rock Creek Room located on the First Floor.

Get ready to connect with like-minded professionals, industry leaders, and experts in the retirement field. This reception offers a unique opportunity to expand your network, gain valuable insights, and forge new partnerships.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, this event promises to be an evening filled with inspiration, knowledge, and fun. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with peers and explore new possibilities.

Mark your calendars and secure your spot at the NACA Reception Hosted by MissionSquare Retirement. We look forward to welcoming you to this unforgettable event!

Community Engagement, Partnerships, and Education: Fostering Healthy Dialogues and Collaborations with Community Organizations and Neighboring Counties to Advance Housing Affordability

Housing is a foundational element to community prosperity, contributing to health, economic mobility, safety, and resilience.  Sometimes the conversation around housing can be limited to finances, but engaging with the community to reframe the conversation to one about community property can gather support for housing projects. In this session, three former housing task force members will discuss how counties engage with the community and how counties foster collaborations with organizations and neighboring counties.

Virtual Event | Zoom

If you are having trouble registering for the webinar or need technical assistance in accessing the Zoom platform, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.

Local governments have been impacted by the workforce crisis, yet they have not fully leveraged the potential of neurodivergent individuals. Despite having high attention to detail, pattern recognition, and many other valuable skills, there are several barriers preventing local governments from hiring neurodivergent individuals. Join us to learn about these barriers and solutions to overcome them.

Virtual Event | Zoom

If you are having trouble registering for the webinar or need technical assistance in accessing the Zoom platform, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.

The Future of Citizenship

Registration is now open for the 2023 Annual Conference on Citizenship: The Future of Citizenship, which will be taking place on November 30th in Washington, DC.

For the first time, the conference is being produced by the National Conference on Citizenship and the National Civic League: two historic organizations that have been strengthening democracy in America for a combined total of 206 years! The Charles F. Kettering Foundation, another longtime pillar of civic life in America, is the lead sponsor of the event.

What should you expect at The Future of Citizenship?

• Democracy, Tech, and Artificial Intelligence: What are the impacts of tech and artificial intelligence on democracy?

• Mapping a Healthy Democracy Ecosystem: What are the organizations, networks, and fields working to improve the health of democracy, and how can they work together in this new environment?

• Measuring Civic Readiness and Civic Opportunities: How can we use civic data and new technologies to help citizens and communities track their progress?

Event Details

When

Nov 30, 2023

09:00am

07:00pm

Eastern Time (North America)

Price

100.00

Overview

Struggling with the rising costs of providing EMS to your community? Tune into this webinar to learn how other communities are coping with this challenge.

In recent years, many jurisdictions throughout the country have struggled with the rapidly increasing costs of providing emergency medical services (EMS) to residents. This issue, along with the staffing difficulties many departments are facing, has drastically altered the EMS landscape across the country, and has even forced some agencies to shutter operations. So what can local governments do to address these challenges?

In this webinar, you'll join presenters from the Center for Public Safety Management as they discuss the innovative funding solutions that have allowed some communities to keep their EMS departments afloat.

Price

ICMA Non-Member Price

249.00

ICMA Member Price

149.00

This free webinar will be held via Zoom Webinar. If you have issues registering or accessing the webinar platform, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.

This is the third in NACo's TechKnow series of meet-ups this fall that will a) focus on the resources available on the NACo Tech Xchange Portal (guides, policy templates, job description samples, best practices) and b) introduce the fall series on “Charting Your AI Path.” Hear relevant information from members of the NACo Technology Advisory Council, as well as NACo staff.

Free Live Webinar

When everything is falling apart in an organization, resetting the organizational culture becomes a critical task for city and county managers. But who does a manager talk to gain advice and mentorship in these situations? There is a reason that we use the expression “It’s lonely at the top.” But have faith! There are several tools that city managers can use, both personally and for their employees. Learn about coaching, mentorship, and professional development tools that are available to managers and their teams as well as tips on communication strategies, team-building exercises, and training programs to help rebuild the organization.

PRACTICE AREAS: [1] Personal and Professional Integrity and [5] Personal Resiliency and Development

TOPICS: Council-Manager Relations, Employee Engagement, Effective Communication, and Organizational Development

JOB TITLES: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO), and Department Head

In this webinar, you'll learn how community engagement factors into the Rethinking Budgeting movement gaining popularity across the nation.

Traditional budget processes have fallen behind current demands, needs, and expectations. So, The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), and the National League of Cities (NLC) have started a movement to modernize local government budgeting.

But for success in rethinking budgeting, nothing is more important than resident input.

Thought leaders in the field point to engagement as the answer for better connecting budgets and plans. They challenge leaders to bring resident perspectives into the process, create buy-in, and better serve community priorities and values.

In this webinar, see what it takes to productively engage residents around the city budget. You’ll also discover a premier assessment tool designed by industry leaders to help you transition into inclusive, 21st-century budgeting practices. Polco data scientists will also report insights from the Local Government Budget Survey, conducted in collaboration with GFOA. Join the discussion for practical information that can help cities nationwide modernize budgeting.

In this webinar:

• Bringing community input into successful government financing

• Modernizing outdated budget processes

• Nationwide survey results reported by Polco data scientists

• Assessment tool to help your organization rethink budgeting

Speakers:

• Valerie Lemmie, Director of Exploratory Research, the Kettering Foundation - Guest speaker

• Michelle Kobayashi, Principal Research Strategist, Polco - Speaker

• Chris Adams, President of Balancing Act from Polco - Host

• Angelica Wedell, Polco - Moderator