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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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, with lessons that can be applied to other behavioral health programs. 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

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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. Please join Craig Ulrich, Surest Key Account Executive with United Healthcare, to 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 

Securing Coverage: How Counties Can Navigate Cyber Insurance Hurdles

Monday, October 6, 2025 |  3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Safeguarding counties from cyber attacks in today's complex digital environment is a formidable challenge, especially when faced with tight budgets, limited resources, and the competing demands of diverse stakeholders. Cyber insurance offers a crucial safety net, but many counties find themselves grappling with the affordability and management of such coverage. 

Join us for an exciting discussion with experienced county leaders as we uncover the hurdles governments face in securing cyber insurance. We will explore the evolving cyber threat landscape and reveal how a comprehensive cyber insurance assessment can offer practical solutions to bolster defenses and streamline coverage acquisition. 

Rise of the Machine: Risk and Governance in the Age of Algorithms

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET

As artificial intelligence transforms every sector, local government officials face challenges and opportunities. This essential training provides a foundation for navigating AI’s impact on election infrastructure and other critical government services, focusing on potential risks, safeguards, and practical strategies to mitigate these risks. Working together, local officials and their partners possess the means to reduce risk and secure their systems against threats. 

Powering the Future: EV Charging Solutions for Public Agencies through NACo PPP

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET

Discover how to plug into the future efficiently and affordably. Join us for an informative webinar introducing NACo Public Promise Procurement's newest national contract for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment and Services. Awarded to Lilypad EV by Lead Public Agency Broome County, New York, this contract offers streamlined access to cutting-edge EV infrastructure for counties and public agencies nationwide.

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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Putting Communities First: How Counties Leverage Tech to Improve Behavioral Health

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET

​​​​​​Counties across the nation are facing increasing demands to deliver high-quality care and support while managing limited resources. Providers—whether in behavioral health, physical health, or social services—are on the frontlines of meeting community needs. All too often, fragmented systems such as limited data visibility, and cumbersome processes slow down care delivery. 

In this webinar, we’ll explore how counties can harness behavioral health empower providers and community stakeholders to help streamline care collaboration and improve outcomes for the communities they serve. Attendees will learn practical strategies and see real-world examples of how technology can: 

• Improve Patient Outcomes – Ensure individuals receive the right care, at the right time, by leveraging technology to coordinate services across the continuum. 
• Enhance Provider Efficiency – Reduce administrative burden through digital tools, integrated platforms, and automated workflows. 
• Enable Data-Driven Care – Equip providers with timely insights, shared records, and actionable analytics to support better decision-making. 
• Strengthen Collaboration – Break down silos by creating secure, real-time connections between counties, providers, and community-based organizations. 

GoFundMe’s Crisis Response Playbook: Trusted Solutions for Counties

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET

​​​​​​This webinar will showcase how GoFundMe serves as a trusted partner for counties and communities in times of crisis. We will highlight GoFundMe’s proven ability to deliver fast, reliable support when urgent needs arise, and share how our commitment to safety, efficiency, and collaboration strengthens local response efforts. County officials will learn about partnership opportunities to enhance disaster readiness, provide timely relief, and foster long-term community resilience.

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Checks, Balances, and Firewalls: Navigating Governance

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 |  2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

This session explores the intersection where securing election operations meets digital realities. In an interconnected world, where officials face increased cyber threats and scrutiny, governance forms the backbone of order. This training unravels the fundamentals of governance to strengthen democracy in the digital age, with a particular focus on supply chain and data management.