About the Forum

The National Council of County Association Executives (NCCAE) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) invite you to join us at the in-person NCCAE-NACo Knowledge Management Forum, August 14-16 in Ramsey County (St. Paul), Minn. 

The forum will bring together representatives from state associations and NACo for strategic discussions on shared policy priorities, with a focus on emerging county issues, such as economic development, housing and tax reform.

The registration fee is $150 per person for state association directors and staff.

Register Here

Agenda at a Glance

Wednesday meetings will take place at the Association of Minnesota Counties Headquarters, 125 Charles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55103

Thursday and Friday meetings will take place at the Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

 

Wednesday, August 14Association of Minnesota Counties Headquarters, 125 Charles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55103

3:00 p.m.

Optional Discussion on Opioid Settlement Funding

5:00 p.m.

Opening Reception at Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Headquarters

6:30 p.m.

Tour of Minnesota State Capitol Building

 

Thursday, August 15Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

9:00 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

9:30 a.m.

The State of County Economies

10:00 a.m.

The County Role in Economic Development

11:15 a.m.

The County Role in Economic Mobility

12:15 p.m.

Networking Lunch

1:30 p.m.

Managing Growth: Public Sector Workforce Challenges

3:00 p.m.

Managing Growth: Housing Challenges

4:15 p.m.

The Politics of Homelessness

6:00 p.m.

Dinner

 

Friday, August 16Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

9:00 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

9:30 a.m.

GFOA Update on Rethinking Financial Reporting

10:00 a.m.

Property Tax Reform and County Revenue Modernization

12:00 p.m.

Lunch Discussion: Social Media, Mental Health and the Response of Local Governments

1:00 p.m.

Closing Discussion, Other Top Issues and Next Steps

2:30 p.m.

Optional Networking Event

Housing

NACo has secured a hotel room block at the following hotel:

The Saint Paul Hotel

350 Market St.
St. Paul, MN 55102

Book Your Room

Click on the above link to book your room within the block. Please note the cutoff for the room block is July 24. 

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at: Research@NACo.org.