National Association for County Community and Economic Development

Happening TODAY at 2 pm eastern! A Fireside Chat with Claremont Lincoln University and Lincoln Institute for Land Policy: Advancing Place-Based Solutions. All are welcome!

Register: https://tinyurl.com/mrdfx4p7

This session will explore how the Lincoln Institute is advancing place-based solutions to help communities tackle challenges like housing, economic growth, and resilience. Learn how initiatives like the Lincoln Vibrant Communities program are equipping local government leaders and professionals with tools and strategies to drive inclusive, sustainable development.

NACCED is thrilled to announce the keynote speaker at will be Matt Chase, CEO of the NNational Association of Counties Join us October 5-8, 2026 in Baltimore County, MD for the 51st Annual Educational Conference and Training. Matt’s remarks will take place on Wednesday, October 7 at noon during the Annual Awards Luncheon and Business Meeting, and will draw on his extensive background as an advocate for local governments in Washington, DC, and his own career in community development.

View the agenda, book your hotel room, and register here: https://www.nacced.org/nacced-annual-meeting

The keynote is sponsored by TThe Mortgage Office

Coming May 21 at 2 pm ET: "Fireside Chat: Advancing Place-Based Solutions" with Claremont Lincoln University!

This session will explore how the Lincoln Institute is advancing place-based solutions to help communities tackle challenges like housing, economic growth, and resilience. Learn how initiatives like the Lincoln Vibrant Communities program are equipping local government leaders and professionals with tools and strategies to drive inclusive, sustainable development.

Register https://tinyurl.com/mrdfx4p7

STARTING MONDAY! Financial Training, led by The Cloudburst Group's Laura Detert AICP and Susan Walsh. May 4-7. 1-3 pm EST each day, join us and learn about:

⭐ Session 1: Introduction to CDBG Finance in IDIS (Monday, May 4)
⭐ Session 2: MicroStrategy Reports & Financial Reporting for CDBG (Tuesday, May 5)
⭐ Session 3: HOME Finance in IDIS (Wednesday, May 6)
⭐ Session 4: Problem-Solving Financial Issues in IDIS (Thursday, May 7)

See more and register here: https://www.nacced.org/trainings

Registration is OPEN for ! View the program, book your room, and register today: https://www.nacced.org/nacced-annual-meeting

We're Hiring an Asset Manager!

The Washington County Community Development Agency is hiring! Ideal candidates have significant property management experience, with the ability to oversee operations, assess performance, and collaborate effectively with management partners.

We have a great team, and we hope you’ll join us!

Please see our website for the full position description. (Link in comments 🔽)

Today is the day! Join us at 2 pm EST for "History Matters in Housing Policy: How Historians Can Help Communities Understand Their Past and Create Better-Targeted Housing Policies," with Heidi Aggeler and Trey Walk.

Learn more and register here: https://shorturl.at/o79f0

Johnson County receives new housing vouchers to assist veterans Johnson County has received authorization from the federal government to issue new vouchers to assist homeless veterans in Johnson County with rental assistance and intensive case management.