HomeMy WebLinkAbout032524 - NACo Resource Roundup – March 25_ 2024ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them.
Achievement Awards deadline approaching, National County Government Month begins next week and more
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On alternating weeks, NACo's Resource Roundup highlights opportunities, reports, upcoming events, and other tools, and the County Countdown <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA
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DEADLINE APPROACHING: 2024 NACo ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=I3i6tqG1m4eP0nlMQNxNLA3QaDvX2-4OgV_KHgO_-Dws8zx4RRHZpLvvNgG4ssWS0Mg9YCZZFNsK9QI6jB2
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There is still time to participate in NACo's 2024 Achievement Awards <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=jKsFejHLOTu-9SmODrbUppYjGObdiJ8EBoggRJ3fFX-CIqZ3VMgSXJRsYUTPpa8be
udglRYDSKowrvMLbwLVLw~~&t=uagX7X5hA5k-J01jPgN-dA~~> and celebrate your county's successes.
* By applying for an Achievement Award, your county can earn local and national recognition. Achievement Award winners have been featured in local media and in NACo's County News. We
also frequently spotlight award-winning programs in congressional testimony, research reports and other county storytelling.
* The deadline to apply is this Saturday, March 30. Applying is a quick, straightforward process – start your application here <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=cwR1agK
7BK3FWCeSVijM8mCf3M0ahA6QZWVIYQkCj4ciwZZMcV1ZUHgzdwaYaEiYiks2xhIc3UqGN410OFYaYQ~~&t=uagX7X5hA5k-J01jPgN-dA~~> . Our team is ready to answer any questions at awards@naco.org <mailto:awards@naco.org>
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National County Government Month Begins Next Week <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=rbRfzbO1wBLnBX3TSiKDqMbGRzmz0yIctuARISy7vka9JmyP_qLZLa3KEHs1NQO51LNa99SIgesa1tMvz7ez
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This April, join us in celebrating National County Government Month <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=_Feg75hmr2EPoLmkMod-V6uPa85GKuHtoEwgF4iGuowsIE68Jh5rlQFVQ2k1KAiipy
z0x1tZABfSVhU5SV79Yw~~&t=uagX7X5hA5k-J01jPgN-dA~~> , an opportunity to highlight effective programs and raise public awareness about our essential roles and responsibilities.
* Civic engagement: Utilize NACo's suite of tools <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=havKC2A4k95LjYCdAvnSx3g-vHX9lICuT7NmBgqJVaZHdmFsvE1edkROLY2_qdt74gGoZvuX0dBPabO5Oz54
KQ~~&t=uagX7X5hA5k-J01jPgN-dA~~> to help tell the county story to a wide range of audiences, including students of all ages and community and intergovernmental partners.
* 100K challenge: Engage youth (and the young at heart) with Counties Work <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=5F239yeys7vuoZeFT6VxPbMZ5tXOiYcdsdXN1WaxIVZ6VwcpAXC8jG-6ti8
U7t2hTun6eCW0uC_DemvZk-LTrg~~&t=uagX7X5hA5k-J01jPgN-dA~~> , an online educational game where users simulate the role of a county official, balancing resident requests and the budget.
We're aiming for 100,000 game plays during April!
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Nationwide Retirement Survey: Participants want pension-like income <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=ZQKCbQhUGOEVK6aDCA7l2De3dd8nQoJqjM77R0_zEF29ErETvR4OqTUtZhSmrTWrb9
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qigA~~&t=uagX7X5hA5k-J01jPgN-dA~~> <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=3_7tAJupCVT-SGoffEPk7QAQOij0f00uwSJgoKyIxQlFfcEsZERb3yJM6mHZEqZ-GIvDSqk_ST8jjP4pllXvuw~~&t=uagX7X5h
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A recent Nationwide Retirement Institute® survey <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=bryFPye9VQUlvJqXa9lHhMUzfPBeaobB6dwzFe4_j7mldCpoTfkzvijHXpwOdumCN6TxmA7C9qDgSgXRqBMuI
A~~&t=uagX7X5hA5k-J01jPgN-dA~~> found that workers who have pensions are more likely to say they're on track to retire.
* Read how <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=XoJznLXZl87-LHPTYTaG3Gmxgg793mqoXmFGQw5PoYH4yFBm9bcJk63lu3VZpn4kov3g08eFmbIeRmaQTIR5Gw~~&t=uagX7X5hA5k-J01jPgN-dA~~>
Nationwide's in-plan solutions can offer the confidence of pension-like income as participants approach retirement.
* Learn more: NACo's Deferred Compensation Program <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=-7_P5PqUWEfd7dqvasrH7QIxcZu3x885rWpKNzkjT8DI0NvJ0QP4ePUnmwKy131ehqcFweQXsrEWh-uAYzg
N4g~~&t=uagX7X5hA5k-J01jPgN-dA~~> has helped more than 1.5 million county employees and retirees save for and live comfortably in retirement.
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Advancing Crisis Communications: Highlighting Models of 911/988 Collaboration <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=GiE4YhsxDSFxXUekp5YflXC9rwigzw13qSxHMLEw_LTYJwQVXgdYGVUL
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Counties are leading the development, modernization and infrastructure of local crisis response systems as mental and behavioral health needs continue to grow.
* A critical strategy: Counties and our residents benefit from implementing <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=s3InY3oUxIhaE3hy5najeJ8uuA2-42h8FzE20L5pAJITopEctLR_hGahfr
UYLCxrWo5lZN4Latc-5WcjirownQ~~&t=uagX7X5hA5k-J01jPgN-dA~~> the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in coordination with existing 911 emergency response systems.
* Join us: On April 11, check out a webinar <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=yC2o-_avfxO0CWY-DPGQFaGKIYWGcR57TELFfP_Mm0Je30yGrXANeTIWR4qyU_0eJPUUxfU2yqLXwbcApWcpQw~~&t
=uagX7X5hA5k-J01jPgN-dA~~> highlighting models of 988/911 collaboration, including recommendations for planning and implementation.
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CIO Forum: The Workforce of today, tomorrow and into the Future <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=5V2Pqs9C9m_oMfIRCoY2-zid6Ss4g9tFqOOWUF0ucel_rRUlDxZ-PMgOi1qFzomr9e77GS
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Join us in advance of the 2024 NACo Annual Conference <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=ZlR6jTaih2-etYdNl-1Fey3283VIfBhI8CI3pb5m_eF6-1jfNQlqAwS4e5PTjhlZnRf9Csy5eu4lrCsn
Z29KCw~~&t=uagX7X5hA5k-J01jPgN-dA~~> for our CIO Forum: The Workforce of Today, Tomorrow and Into the Future.
* Level up your team: The CIO Forum will highlight opportunities to learn best practices through the NACo County Tech Xchange <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=uIKMfwEl
wTJmmQmZakdJG22tw_LWhpeRcbj7lSJFhR4pUetT2Yfg2EXgyGmIzDILNAVvX0nRjOHaFimbF7E3SQ~~&t=uagX7X5hA5k-J01jPgN-dA~~> .
* Networking and more: The CIO Forum is also a chance to network with other county tech leaders, discuss workforce development and more.
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Register for our upcoming webinars <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=fflv2yYOHckZxjJkxHV2eNMCUcHvpwxaTaRdOFTRGkEBU1QFCaqvAu07uogD3_-DYZBICsA9K_UfRp1AiQjq_A~~&t=uagX7X5h
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Demystifying Student Debt Forgiveness for County Employees: NACo Public Promise Insurance’s New Partnership with Savi Simplifies the Student Debt Relief Process <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b
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Insights from the Reaching Rural Initiative - Navigating Leadership, Innovation and Community Impact in Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Rural Communities <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5
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What’s In It for Rural? Analyzing the Opportunities for Rural America in IIJA, CHIPS and IRA <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=pJrvb1XnS_QaedfKiIsRKIa9eVZeo11Ha0d5YBnsl
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Advancing Crisis Communications: Highlighting Models of 911/988 Collaboration <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=MsfIycCXFdXRVDCKFSraOUbr3KrxtefEOWmGNxziR-Sr-sf8ep7Xfchg
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