April is National County Government Month!
How MnCCC Empowers Local Governments
April is National County Government Month, a time to recognize the vital role that county governments play in our communities! This month, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of county officials and employees who strive to improve the quality of life for residents. As we honor their contributions, it's also a great opportunity to remind everyone of the incredible benefits that MnCCC (Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative) offers to its participating member counties and government agencies. MnCCC is dedicated to facilitating services and training by providing software and other cost-effective measures that substantially reduce technology costs for Minnesota counties, cities, and agencies.
MnCCC Membership Benefits Overview
- Collaboration and Networking: MnCCC brings together local government agencies to find cost-effective, quality software solutions for a wide range of agency departments. Members can expect to make lasting connections and expand their network by collaborating with other agencies across the state.
- Software Solutions: User Groups take ownership of their software. Some own and manage their software, while others use off-the-shelf software customized to fit the needs of Minnesota’s local government agencies. See the complete list of user groups and software solutions on our website: mnccc.gov
- Training and Professional Development: MnCCC offers a robust training program, including LinkedIn Learning licenses and a variety of add-on courses posted in RSVP. New courses are regularly added to help members meet their training goals. See how you can participate here: mnccc.gov/resource-center/training
- Cost Savings: The more members participate in group contracting, the more their organization saves. MnCCC assists in each step of the contract process, including requests for proposals, evaluations, legal and contract reviews, and competitive bidding. Additionally, we offer discounted rates for wide variety of Adobe services! Contact MnCCC staff for special pricing.
- Partnerships: MnCCC forms partnerships with contracted vendors and other organizations that can be a resource for government agencies, such as AMC, LMC, NACo, MACO, BCA, DHS, DOC, MNIT, and more. Check out MnCCC Connects for the latest happenings: mnccc.gov/blog/
MnCCC Membership Benefits Flyer - Print a copy to hang up or share with others in your agency or surrounding agencies that might be interested!
Member Resources
MnCCC Annual Conference
Mark your calendars for the Best of Minnesota, held June 2-5, 2025 at Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, MN! Join the “Best of Minnesota” grand celebration! Enjoy engaging breakout sessions, User Group meetings, a vibrant exhibit hall, and a variety of fun activities offered throughout the week! We also have spots available for vendor booths in our exhibit hall!
Glossary of Terms
Have you ever been in a meeting when an acronym is being used and you have no idea what it means? MnCCC has Glossary of Terms to help you stay in the loop with some commonly used acronyms and terms used in local government. Plus, you can suggest a new term!
Job Postings
MnCCC is committed to assisting counties and local government agencies in sharing their job openings and increasing their reach, all at no cost. By efficiently helping these agencies attract qualified candidates, MnCCC supports the growth of a robust and dynamic county workforce. We are excited to streamline the job posting process while continuing to provide you with quality services!
Interactive Map
See how you are participating in MnCCC! Go to mnccc.gov and scroll down to the MnCCC Interactive Map, there, you can find out if your county is an active member with voting rights and which region you belong to!
Special MnCCC Rate for Lodging at the Drury Plaza!
Do you need an accommodation in St. Paul? Located at 175 10th St E St Paul, MN 55101, the Drury Plaza is1.5 miles from the MnCCC office. Paid parking. Reservations can be made online or by calling 651-222-3337. MnCCC’s special rate can be activated by using the rate code 335414 during booking.
NACo County Government Month
Learn how other organizations like the National Association of Counties (NACo) are also celebrating National County Government Month! Since 1991, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has encouraged counties to actively promote county roles and responsibilities in serving residents. Checkout their toolkit online for ways to celebrate and helpful outreach tools: naco.org/page/national-county-government-month#toolkit
Connect & Collaborate with MnCCC!
Connect and collaborate with other agencies across Minnesota and subscribe to RSVP, MnCCC's self-subscribed calendar for meetings, training sessions, and events. By becoming a member of MnCCC, local government agencies can take advantage of the collective expertise and resources offered through cooperative purchasing.
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This article was created with assistance from Microsoft Copilot, using resources posted across mnccc.gov. The content was reviewed by MnCCC staff.