About the Forum

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

The forum brought 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.

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Agenda at a Glance

Wednesday meetings: Association of Minnesota Counties Headquarters, 125 Charles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55103

Thursday and Friday meetings: 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

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4:45 p.m.

Tour of Minnesota State Capitol Building

6:30 p.m.

Opening Dinner at Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Headquarters

 

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

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10:00 a.m.

The County Role in Economic Development

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11:15 a.m.

Managing Growth: Public Sector Workforce Challenges

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12:30 p.m.

Networking Lunch

1:30 p.m.

The County Role in Economic Mobility

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2:45 p.m.

Managing Growth: Housing Challenges

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4:15 p.m.

The Politics of Homelessness

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6:00 p.m.

Dinner at Can Can Wonderland

 

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

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10:00 a.m.

Property Tax Reform and County Revenue Modernization

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12:00 p.m.

Lunch Discussion: Social Media and Other Litigations and Their Importance for County Governments

1:00 p.m.

Closing Discussion, Other Top Issues and Next Steps

2:30 p.m.

Optional Networking Event at City House

Housing

The Saint Paul Hotel

350 Market St.
St. Paul, MN 55102

Contact Information

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