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Estimated read time: 3 min. 1 DEADLINE APPROACHING: 2024 NACo ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/page/apply-2024-naco-achievement-awards__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gUBciVmPg$ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/page/apply-2024-naco-achievement-awards__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gUBciVmPg$ There is still time to participate in NACo's 2024 Achievement Awards https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/page/apply-2024-naco-achievement-awards__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gUBciVmPg$ 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://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/page/apply-2024-naco-achievement-awards__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gUBciVmPg$ . Our team is ready to answer any questions at [log in to unmask] mailto:[log in to unmask] 2 National County Government Month Begins Next Week https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/page/national-county-government-month__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gUAb8Iq8Q$ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/page/counties-work-game-curriculum__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gW8Zl_8Qg$ This April, join us in celebrating National County Government Month https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/page/national-county-government-month__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gUAb8Iq8Q$ , 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://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/page/counties-101__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gXZL_zh-A$ 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://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/page/counties-work-game-curriculum__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gW8Zl_8Qg$ , 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! 3 Nationwide Retirement Survey: Participants want pension-like income https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nationwidefinancial.com/media/pdf/NFM-23632AO.pdf__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gXdpevENA$ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2023/03/prioritizing-mental-wellbeing-for-women-in-the-workplace/__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gUc_aFcZA$ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2023/03/prioritizing-mental-wellbeing-for-women-in-the-workplace/__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gUc_aFcZA$ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2023/03/prioritizing-mental-wellbeing-for-women-in-the-workplace/__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gUc_aFcZA$ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nationwidefinancial.com/media/pdf/NFM-23632AO.pdf__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gXdpevENA$ A recent Nationwide Retirement InstituteŽ survey https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nationwidefinancial.com/media/pdf/NFM-23632AO.pdf__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gXdpevENA$ found that workers who have pensions are more likely to say they're on track to retire. Read how https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nationwidefinancial.com/media/pdf/NFM-23632AO.pdf__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gXdpevENA$ 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://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/page/naco-deferred-compensation-program__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gWhrNOUsg$ has helped more than 1.5 million county employees and retirees save for and live comfortably in retirement. 4 Advancing Crisis Communications: Highlighting Models of 911/988 Collaboration https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/event/advancing-crisis-communications-highlighting-models-911988-collaboration__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gUug4-QCQ$ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/event/advancing-crisis-communications-highlighting-models-911988-collaboration__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gUug4-QCQ$ 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://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/resources/toolkit-counties-988-suicide-crisis-lifeline__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gXcKRo8CQ$ the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in coordination with existing 911 emergency response systems. Join us: On April 11, check out a webinar https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/event/advancing-crisis-communications-highlighting-models-911988-collaboration__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gUug4-QCQ$ highlighting models of 988/911 collaboration, including recommendations for planning and implementation. 5 CIO Forum: The Workforce of today, tomorrow and into the Future https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/event/2024-naco-annual-conference-exposition__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gXewVrqqg$ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/event/2024-naco-annual-conference-exposition__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gXewVrqqg$ Join us in advance of the 2024 NACo Annual Conference https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.naco.org/annual__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gX651otxw$ 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://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/page/county-tech-xchange__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gUNQNT19Q$ . Networking and more: The CIO Forum is also a chance to network with other county tech leaders, discuss workforce development and more. 6 Register for our upcoming webinars https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/page/naco-events__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gXvawiO6w$ MAR. 26 | 1 p.m. EDT https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/event/demystifying-student-debt-forgiveness-county-employees-nacos-public-promise-insurances-new__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gWQGaHHKA$ Demystifying Student Debt Forgiveness for County Employees: NACo Public Promise Insurance's New Partnership with Savi Simplifies the Student Debt Relief Process https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/event/demystifying-student-debt-forgiveness-county-employees-nacos-public-promise-insurances-new__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gWQGaHHKA$ REGISTER https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/event/demystifying-student-debt-forgiveness-county-employees-nacos-public-promise-insurances-new__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gWQGaHHKA$ MAR. 27 | 3 p.m. EDT https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/event/insights-reaching-rural-initiative-navigating-leadership-innovation-and-community-impact__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gV5ibdvRw$ Insights from the Reaching Rural Initiative - Navigating Leadership, Innovation and Community Impact in Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Rural Communities https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/event/insights-reaching-rural-initiative-navigating-leadership-innovation-and-community-impact__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gV5ibdvRw$ REGISTER https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/event/insights-reaching-rural-initiative-navigating-leadership-innovation-and-community-impact__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gV5ibdvRw$ MAR. 28 | 1 p.m. EDT https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/event/bright-future-preserving-coal-community-assets-solar-opportunities__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gWVtUJc0A$ A Bright Future: Preserving Coal Community Assets with Solar Opportunities https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/event/bright-future-preserving-coal-community-assets-solar-opportunities__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gWVtUJc0A$ REGISTER https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/event/bright-future-preserving-coal-community-assets-solar-opportunities__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gWVtUJc0A$ APR. 8 | 1:30 p.m. EDT https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.naco.org/event/whats-it-rural-analyzing-opportunities-rural-america-iija-chips-and-ira__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!Vz6esZRXhc7glDdULXWaUoTIoiMJSu-UHHrGi-7tIWU72jCu-TkcmU7e0sgCaPyyX9-U9d2T0gV4ktDbcg$ What's In It for Rural? 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