Join NACo staff to learn ways to maximize your NACo Annual Conference experience and to answer your questions. The conference is the premier opportunity for county leaders to exchange cutting-edge practices, network with one another and shape our federal policy agenda for the year ahead.  

DATE: July 1, 2025

TIME: 2:00 - 3:00 PM CST

COST: Free

LOCATION: Zoom Webinar.

Click here for more information and to register for this NACo webinar.

For registration questions, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.

Disaster response demands speed, coordination, and accessible tools to reach communities when they need it most. When wildfires struck LA County, officials launched two major relief programs in just two weeks - delivering $2,000 grants to impacted workers and up to $25,000 to affected businesses. 

Join NACo and LA County's Department of Economic Opportunity and AidKit to explore actionable strategies and replicable tech solutions that can strengthen your jurisdiction’s readiness for future crises.

Key Takeaways:
- Strategies for incorporating geospatial technology in disaster planning and response.
- Techniques for using identity verification tools to balance security and accessibility.
- Best practices for building public-private partnerships in times of crisis.
- Approaches for rapidly delivering emergency cash relief by integrating on-the-ground community services with virtual technical assistance to ensure culturally responsive and comprehensive outreach.

For more information and to register, click here.

DATE: June 26, 2025

TIME: 1:00 - 2:00 CST

COST: Free

LOCATION: Webinar

Join ICMA and Disaster Program & Operations, Inc. for a free webinar that will help your jurisdiction maximize federal and state natural disaster reimbursement.

Local governments do a great job of returning their communities back to normal after initial disaster responses, but the critical documentation required for FEMA/Federal reimbursement can be daunting and much of the data is either lost, not maintained or lacking specific elements critical for FEMA obligation or state close-out audits’ requirements. During Blue Sky days, the various software systems and manual methods work for normal everyday operations; however, for “Disaster Response” and to ensure financial recovery, these systems are inefficient, cumbersome and don’t produce the detailed documentation required for reimbursement of disaster recovery costs.

ICMA’s educational training will provide guidance to maximize FEMA/Federal disaster reimbursement and tips to leverage the Federal & State Hazard Mitigation Programs making local governments more resilient to disasters while decreasing financial recovery time and costs. Topics will include:

• Pre- and post-disaster federal requirements for disaster reimbursement
  to maintain FEMA Compliance for: damage assessments; emergency repairs; long term recovery projects; debris damage assessments; debris removal/utility line clearing documentation

• Strategic solutions to better align with FEMA/state disaster reimbursement criteria and maintain federal compliance for disaster financial audits, including issues, examples, and FEMA gotchas

• Documentation management: strategic solutions for maintaining documentation long term and audit-ready

• Leveraging web and mobile apps to improve response efficiency & maintain documentation per FEMA Federal Disaster Reimbursement

Presenters:

• Gabrielle Benigni, President, Disaster Program & Operations, Inc.

• Rob Russakoff, Sr. VP for Recovery, Disaster Program & Operations, Inc.

DATE: June 25, 2025

TIME: 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST

COST: Free

Click here to register.

This webinar is complimentary thanks to the ICMA sponsorship of Disaster Program & Operations, Inc., who will have access to registration information.

Join ICMA and the MissionSquare Research Institute for a webinar covering their recent report on public sector employees' relationship with artificial intelligence.

Use cases for artificial intelligence abound, such as for development of online apps or custom-build solutions. But how is AI impacting the public sector workforce? MissionSquare Research Institute will share the results of its study on state and local government employees’ interaction with AI. How often do they use it? Is its use mandated, tightly controlled, or a matter of personal preference? Are they achieving the desired efficiencies? Are jurisdictions prepared for what they are attempting to implement or simply throwing open Pandora’s box? And from a morale standpoint, are employees concerned about the need to be retrained, or fear their jobs may be eliminated? Hear what those employees are saying and see whether you need to rethink your AI plan’s workforce component.

Presenters:    

• Gerald Young, Senior Researcher, MissionSquare Research Institute

• Zhikun Liu, Ph.D., CFP®, Vice President, Head of MissionSquare Research Institute

DATE: June 24, 2025

TIME: 12:00 PM 1:00 PM CST

COST: Free

Click here to register.

This webinar is complimentary thanks to the sponsorship of ICMA Partner MissionSquare Retirement, who will have access to registration information.

National policy has far-reaching implications across our entire country, but distilling its impacts on specific states and localities can be difficult.

Join the National Association of Counties (NACo) staff and NACA for this collaboration. We will take a deep dive into how recent federal action is impacting county government administration and management.

In this webinar, you will hear from a panel of county administrators as they unpack their local responses to the current federal and political environment and, ultimately, prioritize good governance and high-quality service delivery.

Membership Special! NACA members are invited to join the speakers for a 30 minute discussion after the webinar. This is a members-only benefit and will take place via a separate Zoom link.

Speakers Include:

• Kenneth Wilson, County Administrator, Franklin, OH and NACA President

• Bryan Hill, County Executive, Fairfax County, VA

• David Smith, County Manager, Bexar County, TX

• Eryn Hurley, Managing Director, NACo Government Affairs & NACo Federal Fellowship Initiative

Details:

• Date: Monday, June 16, 2025

• 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET - NACo webinar

• 3:00 - 3:30 pm ET - NACA member discussion with webinar speakers

• Location: online (via Zoom)

• Cost: free!

Registration:

You must register for BOTH the NACo webinar and NACA discussion separately.

• Click here to register for the free NACo webinar (open to the public).

• Click here to register for the free NACA discussion (NACA members only).

Registered attendees will receive Zoom information for each (one for the NACo webinar + one for the NACA discussion).

Not a NACA Member?

To become a NACA member, please click here to learn about NACA membership.

Join ICMA and Cigna Healthcare for this complementary SheLeadsGov Webinar and enhance your connections and career growth.

Unlock the power of professional networking in local government with our dynamic and interactive webinar. Designed to empower you with practical tools and strategies, this session will help you enhance your connections and accelerate your career growth. We will also spotlight the upcoming ICMA annual conference in Tampa, providing you with exclusive tips to make the most of this premier event.

DATE: June 10, 2025

TIME: 1:00 - 2:00 EST

COST: Free

LOCATION: Webinar

A free webinar for HR and city/county leadership looking for ways to engage city employees.

NACo & ICMA's partnership with Savi simplifies student debt for Government Employees.

Did you know that over 9 million public service workers, including full-time county employees, are eligible for student debt forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program? Yet, fewer than 3% have received relief. The real question is: Are they aware of it? Are they maximizing their student debt forgiveness?  

Join Tony Raffa, Savi student debt forgiveness expert, who will clear up the confusion about: 

• Executive Orders and what they mean for employees

• Changes in the Department of Education and its impact

• Current student debt relief programs and who is eligible

• Common issues with applying for and receiving student debt forgiveness

• How to enhance your employee benefits package and foster financial well-being

• Reducing payments so employees don't go into default

We will also show how a new tool available to help your employees calculate their potential student debt relief and cut through the red tape when applying! And how this tool will help employees save an average of $2,244 a year, freeing up space for them to hit their financial goals.

Related Resources: 

MissionSquare Research Institute Reports:

• Student Loan Debt Is a Key Influencer in U.S. Worker Decisions to Accept and Stay in Jobs

• Collected Student Debt Research

  • Student Debt in State and Local Government Impacts on Selected Occupations

  • Student Debt Impacts on Public and Private Sector Employees

  • The Ripple Effect of Student Debt: Shaping Careers, Financial Choices, and Well-Being in Public and Private Sectors

Building Tomorrow on Today's Resilience

Keynote Speakers:

• Rebecca Ryan, Founder, NEXT Generation Consulting

• Linda Reid, Global Security Pride Executive Leadership, former CIA

Program details to come.

Registration is $25 for non-members, members attend free.

If the price of this event is a barrier please email board@civic-pride.net

About the Speakers: Rebecca Ryan, APF, FRSA

Rebecca wakes up every day hell-bent on making the world better for future generations. She is an economist and professional futurist who has collaborated with local governments for over twenty years. Her groundbreaking report "The Next Big Things" identified 44 critical trends for local governments and became the Alliance for Innovation's most downloaded resource. Rebecca holds the APF designation from the Association of Professional Futurists and is a fellow at the Royal Society of Arts, Commerce and Manufacturers. Her strategic foresight work has reached approximately 21 million Americans. Rebecca brings both professional expertise and personal perspective as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Rebecca and her wife live in Madison, Wisconsin.

Linda Reid During her eighteen year career with the CIA, Linda served as both an analyst and operations officer working on issues ranging from terrorism to cyber intelligence to weapons of mass destruction, verification of international arms control treaties, and unmanned aircraft programs. Believing that we are safer together than we are apart, Linda is a founding member of the Department of Homeland (DHS) Security’s Classified Intelligence Forum, which assists DHS analysts in understanding threats to the private sector, and the Commercial Facilities and Outdoor Events subsector councils. Today she serves as the Vice President of Security at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando Florida.

Navigating challenges can leave many county leaders and employees overwhelmed and disengaged. This state, known as languishing, can drain motivation, hinder productivity and impact overall wellbeing. But there’s a path forward.

Join the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and the National Association of Counties (NACo) for a free, engaging webinar specifically for U.S. county professionals.

Together, we will explore:

• The concept of languishing — what it is, why it happens, and how to recognize it.

• How stress, burnout and current events contribute to feelings of stagnation.

• The process of post-traumatic growth and how adversity can lead to greater resilience.

• Practical strategies for cultivating flow, a state of focus and fulfillment in daily life.

• Resources and tools to support long-term mental wellbeing and personal growth. 

The insights you’ll get from this session will help you re-engage with your work and community, regain motivation and rediscover joy. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your wellbeing.

This webinar is hosted by NACo. This event will take place on Zoom Webinar. Please email nacomeetings@naco.org with any questions regarding registration or login issues.

COST: FREE!

CLICK HERE TO REGSITER

Free ICMA Coaching Webinar | Don't just weather the storm—learn to harness its energy.

In a world where change is the only constant, how do local governments transform challenges into opportunities? Resilience is more than survival—it's about strategic adaptation, unwavering strength, and the capacity to emerge stronger from every challenge. Attendees will leave inspired and equipped with practical strategies to enhance resilience, ensuring they can serve their communities with confidence and stability, no matter what challenges arise.

Cost: Free!

Click here to learn more and register.

NACA Members and Friends of NACA are invited to join the 3rd virtual NACA Idea Exchange on 5/8/25 from

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MST
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST

For the Mary 8th virtual Idea Exchange, we will be discussing how we’re Adjusting to the New Federal Landscape. Learn about how other communities are responding to policy and program cuts, adjustments, and changes at the Federal level. Attendees are welcome to share their best practices and challenges as well!

The virtual Idea Exchanges are organized so attendees will learn from their peers via breakout rooms through facilitated discussions. Come to connect with your county peers from across the nation!

Please note that this virtual Idea Exchange is for NACA members that are current practitioners in county government AND current Friends of NACA sponsors.

Location: virtual/online via Zoom

This event is brought to you in partnership with Mission Square Retirement.

After registering, your membership and sponsorship status will be verified. If verified, you will be added to a calendar invitation which will include Zoom credentials. Questions? Email NIU Secretariat, Paula Freeze.

Join NACo's Workforce Network for an engaging webinar on The Future of Work. With constant change in our counties, states, and national government as well as economic and workforce issues, the future of work is changing.

This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE.

Cost: free!

Click here to learn more and register.

Counties can significantly improve children's health and wellbeing by supporting maternal mental health through a variety of key strategies. In this webinar, speakers will explore examples of local policies and programs that bolster county efforts to holistically address child wellbeing through focusing on maternal mental health and substance use.

Participants will gain insights into local options for addressing maternal mental health needs and substance misuse, learn about the challenges and triumphs experienced by county programs, and discover new opportunities to strengthen their local children’s health services.

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!

Click here to register.

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!

Click here to learn more and register.

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!

Click here to register

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!

Click here for more information and to register.

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

Click here for more information and to register.

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.