Learn

NLC is committed to providing city leaders with resources that help blaze pathways toward exceptional leadership and professional and personal advancement. Take advantage of the many resources and opportunities provided by NLC to discover solutions for your city's challenges and help you move your city forward.

Lead

Find ways to serve not only your community but the greater good by serving in a leadership role on an NLC committee, council or constituency group. Participate in Leadership Training Institute courses that will provide you the skills and best practices to help you lead your city through tough challenges.

Connect

NLC is the gathering point for city leaders looking for opportunities to collaborate, share best practices, and network with thousands of others who deal with the same issues on a daily basis. Gain greater knowledge and insight through the many NLC workshops, conferences, and webinars that encourage member collaboration and the exchange of valuable ideas.

NLC Opposes Legislation that Undermines Partnership with Federal Government

NLC warns that provisions in two different measures that have passed the House and Senate would inhibit collaboration and communication between the federal government and its state and local government partners.  Read more

NLC to Partner on MacArthur-Funded Study of City Fiscal Capacity

The NLC's Center for Research & Innovation has received a three-year grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to study city governments' responses to and recovery from the Great Recession. Read more

Register Now for 20th Annual Leadership Summit

Join renowned authors and leadership scholars as you engage in a unique reflective program to help guide your work and leadership in local government. Read more