Efforts to shop small and local are critical because they bolster the local economy – and since local sales taxes are often not collected for online purchases, encouraging residents to support local merchants is also a fiscal win for cities.
The first album from our 2016 City Summit national conference in Pittsburgh includes photos of keynote speakers, award recipients and standout moments.
We're happy to present the first of two albums featuring photos of you and all your colleagues at the 2016 City Summit in Pittsburgh. Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook while you're visiting, and be sure to check back next week for more!
A new report on the opioid epidemic issued at the 2016 City Summit by NLC and the National Association of Counties (NACo) brings the knowledge and experience of city and county leaders to peers in local government and to partners at the state and federal levels.
Just released at the 2016 City Summit, the latest report in our City of the Future series examines societal shifts and advancements in technology that are impacting the rapidly changing American workforce, and outlines solutions to help city leaders plan for the future.
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We know that automation and artificial intelligence will have a great impact on the future of work, play, and life – but we shouldn’t jump to the assumption that this will be a net negative.
Clutter, code enforcement, and safety regulations are simply distractions. Here’s how city leaders can prevent tragedies like the Ghost Ship fire in their own communities.
In his inaugural address to the NLC membership, Zone announced that this year his priorities will include improving economic mobility and opportunity, with a focus on bridging racial and economic divides.
All officers are selected by the nominating committee and are elected by NLC's membership to serve a one-year term.
NLC's City Cultural Diversity Awards are given to honor community leadership in developing creative and effective programs to improve cultural diversity. Applications are due by Jan. 5, 2017.
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