Upcoming Events

Inside Washington: County Impacts from the White House & Congress

Biweekly on Thursday | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET

​​​​​​Building off NACo’s First 100 Days webinar series, we are starting a biweekly series to provide timely updates and analysis on key developments from the White House and Congress. Each session focuses on policies and actions that directly impact counties — from federal funding and regulatory changes to intergovernmental partnerships. Tune in every other week to stay informed on how these evolving federal dynamics may shape county priorities, responsibilities and operations.

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Understanding the Homelessness Executive Order: Federal Shifts, County Impacts and Next Steps

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

​​​​​​On July 24, the White House issued a sweeping Executive Order directing federal agencies to prioritize civil commitment, public safety and treatment-based interventions in addressing homelessness. Join NACo on Tuesday, August 26 at 3:00 p.m. ET for a timely webinar outlining major changes to federal funding, grant conditions, and policy priorities that directly affect county homelessness programs, behavioral health systems and enforcement strategies. County leaders will hear about new funding opportunities, potential restrictions on harm reduction programs, data-sharing requirements and how to prepare for forthcoming agency guidance.

Leading Your County's Digital Transformation

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET

The digital era is upon us, and it has many leaders challenged by the digital transformation in front of them. NACo CIO Rita Reynolds and Dr. Tim Rahschulte, the chief architects of NACo’s AI Leadership Academy training program, are hosting this webinar to share insights and ideas on how some leaders are harnessing the power of digital products, services and processes to do more with less.

Rita and Tim will demystify the digital era by looking to the past and providing insights into the future – that is, in many ways, predictable. Join this webinar to explore the key elements of digital transformation and learn practical strategies to prepare for the digital future. To be sure, this digital future is not all about technology. The digital era is also about meeting customer expectations, employee accommodations and leveraging models to operate the business of government. We will explore together the importance of building a digital-ready organization and the need for skilling employees to meet new demands of new work.

This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.

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The Big Shift and Cash Management - 5 Takeaways

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET

The financial landscape for counties is evolving quickly, with rising costs, shifting federal support and growing expectations becoming part of everyday reality. This is what many are calling “the Big Shift,” a period that is reshaping how counties plan, prioritize and manage resources. In this webinar, Mike Ablowich, a seasoned public finance leader and Vice President at three+one, will share what the Big Shift means for counties today and five actionable strategies to help leaders remain proactive, confident and effective during this time of change. From strengthening liquidity management to using data to guide impactful actions, you will gain practical tools and insights you can put to work right away to protect your county’s financial health and unlock new opportunities, no matter how the environment continues to evolve.

This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.

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Transforming County Payouts with Real-Time Innovation

Thursday, September 4, 2025 |  2:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern Time  

Discover the technological evolution of county disbursements and how digital finance transformation can mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency. As counties strive to modernize their legacy systems and reduce costs, staying ahead of technology trends is crucial. This session will explore how counties can leverage the latest advancements in real-time disbursements to revolutionize their payout processes. Attendees will gain insights into emerging trends and practical use cases that showcase the journey from outdated payout processes to advanced technology disbursements.

Legal Considerations for Federal Funding Challenges

Monday, September 8, 2025 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

The second Trump administration has ushered in significant shifts in policy and agency level actions relating to federal funding for local governments.  This webinar will provide an overview of the most pressing federal funding challenges faced by local governments.  Discussion will include agency level actions impacting local government grants, including grant terminations and conditions on grants.  The presentation will provide a high-level overview of legal principles local government officials and attorneys should understand when interpreting these actions as well as a discussion of the lawsuits impacting local government grants and federal funding.   

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Robert's Rules 102: Advancing Your Meeting Mastery for Effective Governance

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 2-3 p.m. ET

​​​​​​Robert’s Rules can help you run effective meetings. Don’t forget to attend “Roberts Rules 101 – Mastering the Basics” being held at the NACo Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pa. Whether you're a newbie or an experienced leader, Robert's Rules 102 goes beyond the basics to equip you with the skills needed to orchestrate meetings that truly make an impact. Learn to minimize disruptions, establish proper procedures and apply Robert's Rules to real-life parliamentary examples.

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Enhancing Child Welfare: Best Practices for Measuring and Improving Outcomes

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET

Join us for an insightful webinar focusing on child welfare specifically designed for county governments. We will delve into evidence-based practices, informed funding decisions, cost efficiencies, and effective program management. Key areas of discussion will include out-of-home placements, prevention services, and reunification services.
During the webinar, our panel of county leaders will share the latest methodologies for outcomes monitoring and discuss the importance of translating these outcomes into actionable practices. Attendees will gain valuable insights into identifying service gaps, leveraging data for increased service utilization, and supporting fiscal efficiencies. This session will empower county executives and department leaders with strategies to measure outcomes effectively and implement best practices for continuous quality improvement. 

Key takeaways:
1.    Understanding the importance of outcomes monitoring
2.    Measuring and reporting best practices to enhance accountability and transparency
3.    Improving preventative and early intervention services
4.    Optimizing resource allocation and enhancing collaboration
5.    Implementing standardized assessments and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Join us and register now to secure your spot!

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New BRECC Toolkit: Coal Communities’ Pathways for Economic Diversification

Monday, September 29, 2025 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET

Join the BRECC National Network to learn how coal counties are diversifying their economies through increasing housing supply, providing innovative workforce development opportunities and revitalizing downtowns. NACo will unveil our new economic diversification toolkit with six proven strategies for coal and other rural communities. For more information on BRECC's National Network learning series and other programming, visit naco.org/brecc. 

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Innovative Health Plan Strategies for County Governments

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET

​​​​​​County governments face unique challenges in managing employee healthcare costs while ensuring access to quality care. This webinar will delve deep into these obstacles and present solutions on how you support your county’s goals for improved health outcomes, budget predictability and employee satisfaction. Hosted by UnitedHealthcare, this session will explore alternative health plan approaches that prioritize price transparency and promote the use of high-value providers, including models like the Surest Health Plan.

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Public Education Strategies to Tackle County Challenges: Mental Health, Workforce, and Gun Violence

Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 2 - 3 p.m. ET

​​​​​​Join us for an insightful webinar with the Ad Council as they share their best practices on leveraging public education to help counties tackle three urgent challenges: the mental health crisis, workforce development, and gun violence prevention.
 
The Ad Council will highlight key messaging approaches, lessons learned from national campaigns and provide turn-key ways  to help counties elevate their efforts in these critical areas.
 
During the session, we’ll explore how counties can:

• Support parents and youth in navigating the growing mental health crisis
• Collaborate with employers to advance skills-first hiring practices
• Foster constructive, nonpartisan conversations around gun violence prevention 

Unity in Uncertainty: Thriving Through Turbulence

Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET

This training will focus on the current operating environment and emphasize core partnerships to identify opportunities and strengthen infrastructure security and resilience. Comprehensive partnerships and diverse perspectives can solidify and fortify operations during uncertain times. 

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