The League has started a new podcast! Engaged With The League is a monthly podcast that explores important issues and inspirational people in local government. You can watch or hear our inaugural episode on our website, YouTube, or Spotify!
Advocacy
League Members: Please Make Your Voting Delegate Appointments
Voting Delegate appointments for The Municipal Leadership Summit are due Monday, August 31. Contact Kaitlin Errickson, Governmental Affairs Manager, at kerrickson@pml.org with any questions.
Join NLC on August 11 (2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.) for a member webinar on Unlocking Housing Goals for Local Governments with the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act – The webinar features housing experts that will break down what’s in the legislation and steps local governments can take now in anticipationof new programs and improvements to existing ones.
Membership
The 2026 Municipal Leadership Summit is just around the corner! Join us October 7–10 at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center for Pennsylvania’s premier municipal leadership event. If you haven’t already, register today!
Autumnwood Park Playground Build – If you have not already done so, mark your calendars – Build Day is August 15! Click here to register to volunteer for this wonderful event. We look forward to seeing everyone in August!
Training
Save the Date! The next Business Leaders Network Webinar is coming September 30 with Schneider Electric and BrownPlus on October 28 from 11 a.m. – 12 noon Stay tuned for more information!
PCCA – Our first BCO101: Building Code Official Academy of the Academic year will be held August 24-28. There will be two Virtual Academies and three in person this year!
Business Leaders Network Spotlight
It is that time of year and local governments across Pennsylvania are navigating a complex operating environment. Challenges are emerging including workforce shortages and budget contraints and the need to modernize operations.As municipalities across Pennsylvania look to the future, careful prioritizatio and adaptability will be required and The Bonadio Group can help with that. Check out this informative article from our Senior Consultants and Partner, Tim Doyle. Please contact us today to discuss your specific situation.
Upcoming Events
The League has many exciting events coming up for 2026, view all the new and exciting events that are coming your way!
See a few that are coming up soon:
Ferguson Township Playground Build – August 13-15 at Autumnwood Park, State College.
Municipal Leadership Summit – October 7-10 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center.
Insurance Trusts
Our Trust are concerned not only with your Property, Liability, Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Compensation needs but we care about the struggles you have with securing funds to develop your municipalities into the thriving communities you want them to be.
Reach out to us for more information or to schedule a time to discuss how The Trust can help you.
Proposed changes to federal grant regulations could make it harder for local governments to access and manage critical funding. NLC is urging local leaders to contact Congress and support legislative action before the rule is finalized. Learn more here.
