Governor Martin O’Malley has announced the “Maryland Forward: A Series of Policy Forums,” to generate discussion on the Governor’s 15 strategic goals for Maryland. The Governor will review Maryland’s accomplishments and seek input on how the State can support and expand new ideas in five major policy areas. “Maryland Forward” will consist of five policy forums on Jobs & Economy; Skills & Education; Sustainability; Children & Health; and Security. The meetings will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and include a 45 minute introductory plenary session, multiple 3 hour breakout sessions, lunch and a two-hour closing plenary session hosted by Governor O’Malley and Lt. Governor Brown.
The details for each of the Governor’s Forums can be found below. Please note that you must RSVP to the appropriate contact!
Maryland Forward: Jobs & the New Economy, Monday 12/20 /10
National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Montgomery County 9am to 3pm
Breakout Sessions Include:
- Science & Technology
- Quality of Life
- Traditional Industries
- Small Business
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the link here REGISTRATION (registration deadline is 12/16)
Maryland Forward: Skills & Education, Monday 1/3/11
Bowie State University, Prince Georges County, 9am to 3pm
Breakout Sessions:
- Building a World Class K-12 Education System
- College Completion
- Skills2Compete
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the link here REGISTRATION
Maryland Forward: Sustainability, Friday 1/7/11
Chesapeake College, Rufus M. and Loraine Hall Todd Performing Arts Center, Rtes. 50 & 213 Wye Mills, MD, 9am to 3pm
Breakout Sessions:
- Bay Restoration
- Smart Growth
- Clean Energy & Climate Change
- Sustainable Resource Industries (Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Aquaculture, etc.)
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the link here REGISTRATION
Maryland Forward: Children & Health, Monday 1/10/11
Coppin State University, Baltimore City 9am to 3pm
Plenary Session:
- Health Care Reform Implementation
Breakout Sessions:
- Health IT Implementation
- Ending Childhood Hunger
- Reducing Infant Mortality
- Expanding Substance Abuse Services
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the link here REGISTRATION
Maryland Forward: Public Safety & Security, Thursday 1/13/11
Annapolis, 9am to 3pm
Breakout Sessions:
- Reducing Violent Crime
- Reducing Violent Crime Women and Children
- Homeland Security Preparedness
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the link here REGISTRATION
