Member Center

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.

Education and Training

The learning that takes place at NLC's conferences and webinars is invaluable!

Research & Innovation

Browse our publications and resources to find solutions to your city's challenges.

Federal Relations

Stay on top of federal legislation and regulations that may affect your city.  Learn how you can be an effective advocate for your city in Washington, DC.

Institute for Youth, Education & Families (YEF Institute)

Learn new approaches and best practices on a range of topics related to youth in the community. 

Best Practices

Share your city's work, and learn from other cities who have worked on similar issues or projects.

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.

Member Councils

These are organized member groups representing similar segments of the membership for the purposes of idea-sharing.

Constituency Groups

Become involved in one of these networks that each represent the diverse interests and backgrounds of individuals involved in NLC.

Policy & Advocacy Committees

Participate in a policy committee and ensure that your voice is heard in NLC, and more importantly, in Washington, DC.

LTI Seminars

Fine tune your leadership skills by attending NLC's renowned Leadership Training Institute (LTI) seminars.

City Savings and Solutions

Bring one of these valuable programs to your city, employees, or residents.  With a range of products and services available, every city can benefit from these offerings.  Browse the programs to ensure your city is not missing out on one of these opportunities, many of which are free.

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 Conferences

NLC's conferences bring together thousands of local elected and appointed officials annually.  This is your best opportunity to network, share, and learn from your peers.

Events

NLC offers other events besides the two major conferences.  See what would be valuable to you and your city.

Webinars and Audioconferences

These events are hosted on a wide range of topics.  See what offerings are coming up.

Committees, Councils & Panels

What better way to connect to the issues and solutions than through one of NLC's networks?  The committees, councils and panels are comprised of NLC members focused on similar issues and challenges in their municipalities.  Don't miss out on the connections offered by these networks and the ideas and solutions that are born of member collaboration.