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Welcome to the third day of the 2023 NACo Annual Conference! Explore below to learn about what is on
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
SUNDAY, JULY 23
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Welcome to the third day of the 2023 NACo Annual Conference! Explore below to learn about what is on tap for today.
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CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS AND HEAR FROM KEYNOTE SPEAKERS <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=whyVhMGdfXJyj4lNb_cketyzVmbABPQUYfomcbP6zp1VmDNR9bCgDvmWhgVD6_kIczS
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The Achievement Awards Luncheon & General Session <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=1LtSpGIarpthA5SVsXSuiPyMSNbJGmH5TxpijrpIeGGvNRgcFJNwWPXBC_zg_huxrxtkO0K8fbU5E5UBGRRm
MA~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFpOTLyVA~~> will feature best-in-category winners <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=K0lQv3GV0gAFrPPC4A_XE-vJbvKq_lHWBBd5VCPkR8mfgHCZN-hk40wB1wJBaS
GL2ZSxKqhoZRFCRIEhnHPN0A~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFpOTLyVA~~> of NACo’s Achievement Awards program as well as keynote speakers. This luncheon is open to all conference attendees.
* When and where: Noon to 2:00 p.m. in Exhibit Hall 5 on Level 1.
Featured Speakers
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JOAN LUNDEN
Award-winning journalist, bestselling author, television host
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ALLAN C. GOLSTON
President, U.S. Program; Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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DIVE DEEP DURING OUR SPECIAL SUMMITS <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=cpVYjJVuWcmeShKrIPNYe7n38a4frIvI3kN9Rb0eVpPWqaqTOLAXpm97y3bMYkTGdi0Sizzjkmg0rL3lyADIlA~~&t=D3Ei8E
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From 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., participate in one of three special summits diving deep on issues critical to counties and our communities.
* The Summit on Strategies to Promote Economic Mobility <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=-UPnj5px3cZdf__xOLj7WYACdvxqNXTEWPUPkg24OtT26DSebtNHVpQQXqRjtwv13yLuQZ0rg3jGWU
VRDN9XwA~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFpOTLyVA~~> will outline approaches to expand opportunities for all our residents to thrive. (Level 4 | Ballroom F)
* The Summit on Mental Health <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=vtIh-6I6EZP1etdABmBscxNVjn26gFpZSg004IHHoXAF0Jl5t5zRYqREN-z2DzYIwJR_6BmJDaR_s_exZBaCZg~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIr
wFpOTLyVA~~> , led by NACo's Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=-ekQhbZ5j5SBi6gR7VosolZsi1pPD8Xj5cI1ammrNaz30p1OT32YSupjstBvXO5
4P93quwfi2Lr5ORa1XJ54qw~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFpOTLyVA~~> , focuses on best practices and intergovernmental partnerships to tackle our nation's mental health crisis. (Level 1 | Ballroom
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* The Summit on Disaster Resiliency <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=iL4VOpAVREdW3bpQ67UioowlnddEDPtgMGPeWxvPT2EmzR7LeTRl7ZwpM6YYpPYLTjpvJpL2x1_zNW0KM1nrdg~~&t=D3Ei8Ey
lgJdIrwFpOTLyVA~~> will provide an overview of federal resources available to help bolster community resiliency. (Level 4 | Ballroom G)
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CHOOSE YOUR WORKSHOP TRACK <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=o6bFQjGHCJWmA56QQLHxsWrhb2TaJpO4-jk41rUVYVsYpTaR-8gzo9z-PhX1Ow8EZqxxPspIFdpFqIRJg3Ol3Q~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFp
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Throughout Sunday, participate in workshops <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=OAfbpcsVX4S6Jrn0jSgyJiLkSlEkKzbLtSCu4WlOn43W5Li7GSSVbwus6t6OlikxvYete8O8WRn0fKfrY64fGA~~&t
=D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFpOTLyVA~~> focused on proven results that you can bring home to your community.
Content at this year's conference is organized into five key themes:
* County Economies <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=pxbC3qohsRHyM1Y6fMtT8WsvZS9af413EhGFJ-wt9MiGnbxkFGgdCNrD-r64VSxQOGCBJ-xGKvV0uusNEgrosQ~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFpOTLyVA~~
> : Exchange county innovations in housing affordability, economic mobility and creating opportunities for people and places to rise to new heights.
* Resiliency & Safety <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=99Cfu4unYw3b6QC5T0ley6Iwdo-KMn-ovsw_vRu28fwn3CYkUyQlFRrMlajqY9XF-gsSCpQwz2LegvRFrAPNqA~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFpOTLyV
A~~> : Dive into topics related to strengthening our resiliency for the future, including disaster preparedness, state and federal regulations, and new federal resources for infrastructure,
energy and public lands management.
* Health & Wellbeing <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=dSZXLiVwd0UD1djT63yxvbFQovf-3xe2hOMGsKiPdFM2KYc2pWw3gv2huFJRW5GJ4Z_2AQKMeIetP-hz7tboWg~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFpOTLyVA
~~> : Examine practices and policies that support county responses to the nation’s mental and behavioral health crisis and help to achieve better outcomes for all.
* Governance & Operations <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=uHtz08nnwsdtNdStfuyUJfo5M1X6mPUQWKkOimyZ8SxNwbGyHDuWAUhrbhwj4raXWhsCSX_MMKt1dNrSQq12jw~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFpO
TLyVA~~> : Learn the latest trends in essential county functions and administration, including elections, financial stewardship, and attracting and retaining quality employees.
* Leadership <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=tZOEI8mYu1I1fKuLbrjMrfvZ0XnJcKTpyM68AFnBTx6aV36iQn-tsBwsH1W2YR9XhAbiJVoJmpPVvBxhB8ReXQ~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFpOTLyVA~~>
: Develop and hone your leadership and governance skills to bring your community together, inspire your peers and support county employees.
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LAST CHANCE TO VISIT THE EXHIBIT HALL <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=xfEsFrmDd7QRVmxtADWOMRbiP-lvhNIpiPTMU9pysgAgcaYo4Co5YcuFCz5lUi2pGmUn_fw1tYSs0MWRwJclDA~~&t=D3Ei8
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Today is your last opportunity to visit the Exhibit Hall <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=xMroXrPwCpwFF-qhliGLklH-6Hs1bJRu48XtGx4BdYWT55nOJm7CuXNYWhBuVFlEi5Wss7oFObnSO
IV-m_cg7Q~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFpOTLyVA~~> , which will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Level 1.
* Meet over 180 different private, non-profit and government partners.
* Be sure to also stop by the County Talks <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=C-DR96ZmXhS0FaZAQBc_CmPa6XWxrZBlSUq9i9FQZokFsD8-4zd2-lAsFu01bZlEQpcs6y5gCfVoEIuQ89uggQ~~&t=
D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFpOTLyVA~~> stage in the hall between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to learn about proven solutions you can take home to your county.
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THE DEADLINE TO ASSIGN YOUR COUNTY'S VOTING DELEGATE IS TODAY AT 5 P.M. <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=I0GLJWS1icbIq455p0H5c_m3i6zFOZwfCKvYYKXQh5glhymXJKGruc8l7dIdAk
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Member counties with at least one registered attendee may vote at NACo’s Annual Business Meeting <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=A0eSJfKtt1riFKUKHrY7ZTJJVxgBLdRJx3WiN
f4DvxGdvbNqfN3irGpH-iG_RMSWEHLPKE7k0wYCUrTUTTHbRg~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFpOTLyVA~~> tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. if they have assigned a primary voting delegate or proxy prior to TODAY, July 23
at 5 p.m. CDT.
* To assign your county’s voting delegate, or if you have any questions about voting, please visit the Voting Credentials Help Desk located next to the NACo Solutions Center in the Solar
Atrium on Level 1.
* Today's help desk hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Please also note that if you wish to proxy your votes to your state association, you must do so before today's 5 p.m. deadline.
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Find session recaps, highlights of new NACo resources and more here <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=17RhMuad5mlBVgop2Yx-OAPg3h8KVv2MrpiN32lG6AMRu0qCCOu-FZA_7Z2UinPEWE
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Watch yesterday's video recap <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=UmaDQpHy2sf1nr_M2yPRfdQCqVxB-XJ1K2KVo1Ldct7Ccgqx_CDF9e41sN5nEAdSVN_7SanTMKQVwTMNb-UtEA~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIr
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Catch up on all of yesterday's action from the conference with our video recap. Watch it here. <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=T3zG1y7yAZTLM34nv9yvtDEv5D1iX9Eup1l1b2Z
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Conference Resources <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=6s6JwQTiAXmp0YORVxz_BaoL6VxmA6boTAHQUCXgGAzSO1GuelgBrM2bfyIQt9wjO3FoiV5yzH1UvIgsNs-yYQ~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFpOTLyVA
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Registration & NACo Solutions Center
Pick up your badge in the registration area and visit the NACo Resource Center for all of your conference needs.
* More than just your badge: This area includes the NACo Store, our latest white papers and toolkits, and a help desk offering assistance around hotel rooms, the conference app, voting
credentials and more.
* When and where: The registration desk is open today 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Solar Atrium on Level 1.
Download the Conference App
* First, download the app to your favorite device: To download on your device or access the app on your computer's web browser, visit NACo.org/App <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc
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* Then log in: You will be prompted to enter the email address you used to register for the conference, then create a password. Once you're in, update your profile and add a photo, which
is optional.
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While you're on your phone, don't forget to share your conference experience on social media using #NACoAnn and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for all of the action.
Conference Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available to all conference attendees.
* Connect to network: NACoAnnual2023
* Password: TeamCAI@NACo
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Coming Up Tomorrow
NACo Annual Business Meeting
During the annual business meeting, county members will consider policy resolutions, elect a slate of officers for the 2023–2024 term and conduct other business as necessary.
* When and where: 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in Exhibit Hall 5 on Level 1.
Conference Workshops
Monday afternoon, participate in the final block in workshops <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=LBugZYi1PKaBRfybZ6zvm3XUldteETZC32oWHYgMqvOFPq2oB5eEJpCj6tTPNMkuu5AH4oiN
DuSdKN4TSJziyQ~~&t=D3Ei8EylgJdIrwFpOTLyVA~~> and find practicle, proven results that you can bring home to your community.
NACo All-Conference Closing Reception
Join us in celebrating a successful conference at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater, the iconic music landmark that hosts approximately 100 concerts a year and serves as the
home for taping the acclaimed Austin PBS television series Austin City Limits, the longest-running music series in American history.
* You will not want to miss this opportunity to connect with your peers and conclude your conference experience on a high note.
* When and where: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Austin City Limits.
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