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On alternating weeks, NACo's Resource Roundup highlights opportunities, reports, upcoming events, and other tools, and the County Countdown provides a review of key policy items for county leaders.
Strategic artificial intelligence (AI) implementation can revolutionize county operations, driving efficiency and innovation.
A holistic webinar: Join us August 19 at 2 p.m. EDT to explore eight critical focus areas that will propel your county government into the future. Learn how to craft a robust AI strategy, foster an AI-ready culture, ensure proper governance and identify the right technology infrastructure.
Deep dive: Looking for more materials to explore and share with your team? The AI County Compass, a comprehensive toolkit developed by NACo's AI Exploratory Committee, contains useful information for local governments on implementation of AI.
A NACo partner, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, provides Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) at-work training that equips individuals with skills to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in the workplace and community.
Program expansion: MHFA programs are growing across counties, establishing value as a vital resource.
Addressing misconceptions: Despite its growth, misconceptions about the necessity and applicability of Mental Health First Aid courses persist. Learn more about the role MHFA plays in addressing workforce mental health concerns and debunk common myths surrounding the program.
Cybersecurity is essential for effective governance and risk management in today’s digital landscape.
Upcoming webinar: Join NACo and Celerium on September 17 at 1 p.m. EDT for an informative webinar specifically designed for county governments to learn how to enhance cybersecurity practices to better serve your constituents.
Upcoming simulation training: Sign up today for the September 23-27 cyberattack simulation training, focused on assessing risks and fortifying safeguards within financial access systems.
Short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo have the potential to generate significant tourism-related tax revenue, but recouping revenue is another matter.
Common challenges: Identifying who owes what and ensuring proper tax remittance can be challenging for counties.
Case study: Join our August 22 webinar to learn best practices from Yates County, N.Y., which successfully collected $185,000 in back taxes in just 6 months.
