Finding Your Community a GEM of a Grant

MACo’s 2025 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by Maryland Energy Administration! About Maryland Energy Administration: The mission of the Maryland Energy Administration is to promote clean, affordable, reliable energy and energy-related greenhouse gas emission reductions to benefit Marylanders in a just and equitable manner. SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION: Title: Finding Your Community a GEM of a Grant Description: Join…

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Read more about the article Fun Fact: This Courthouse Was One of the First Seats of Government in Maryland
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Fun Fact: This Courthouse Was One of the First Seats of Government in Maryland

The Queenstown Colonial Courthouse in Queen Anne’s County served as the first seat of government in one of Maryland’s original counties. Rich in history, the courthouse still stands today, offering visitors a glimpse into the colonial past. European settlers began arriving in the area by the 1640s, many migrating from nearby Kent Island. In 1707, just a year after the founding of Queen Anne’s County, they officially established Queen Anne’s Town—later known as Queenstown—and constructed…

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Leave it to American Fidelity

MACo’s 2025 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by American Fidelity! About American Fidelity: American Fidelity holds a strong reputation nationally as they currently assist over 6,000 counties, municipalities, and school districts. This expertise makes them well-suited to help each of our members better manage the key benefit challenges we all share. American Fidelity is known for its…

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LGIT – A Trusted Resource in Good Times and Bad

MACo’s 2025 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by LGIT! About LGIT:  A non-profit Trust created, owned and governed by Maryland local governments and endorsed by MACo, LGIT provides various liability and property insurance and health benefits coverages. SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION: Title: LGIT – A Trusted Resource in Good Times and Bad Description: Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) is more…

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Read more about the article Fun Fact: This Maryland County Has the State’s Oldest Continuously Used Lighthouse
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Fun Fact: This Maryland County Has the State’s Oldest Continuously Used Lighthouse

Located in Harford County, the Concord Point Lighthouse is the oldest publicly accessible lighthouse in Maryland and the second oldest in the state. Built in 1827 at the northernmost point of the Chesapeake Bay, it remains a beloved landmark symbolizing the region’s maritime heritage. Before lighthouses dotted the coast, waterways served as the primary transportation and communication routes in early American history. Recognizing their importance, Congress took responsibility for lighthouses in 1789, shifting oversight from…

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Reimagining Care: How AI and Technology Are Powering the Future of Healthcare

MACo’s 2025 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by Kaiser Permanente! About Kaiser Permanente: Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente is recognized as one of America’s leading healthcare providers and not-for-profit health plans. They currently serve more than 11.3 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and…

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Take an On-Site Energy Audit Tour at the Roland Powell Convention Center

MACo’s 2025 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by Pepco & Delmarva Power! About Pepco & Delmarva Power: We're committed to powering a cleaner, brighter future for our customers and communities. SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION: Title: Take an On-Site Energy Audit Tour Description: Join Delmarva Power, Pepco, and the Clean Energy Center at Penn College for an instructional energy…

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LIFT: Investing in the Growth of Maryland’s Minority and Women-Owned Contractors

MACo’s 2025 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by LiUNA! About LiUNA!:  LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – is a powerhouse of workers who are proud to build the United States and Canada. A half-million strong, we are united through collective bargaining agreements which help us earn family-supporting pay, good benefits and the opportunity for…

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Fun Fact: Celebrate The 4th of July Near You!

As one of the nations oldest states and one of the first 13 original colonies, Maryland has a lot of state and national pride. This year's 4th of July celebrations are expected to be spectacular throughout the state. This year's celebrations not only offer fireworks, but festivals, rides, activities, live music and so much more. Check out some of the bigger 4th of July celebrations happening throughout the counties. Western Region Boonsboro Independence Day Celebration…

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Save Time, Cut Costs: Build Surplus Auctions with the Public Surplus Mobile App

MACo’s 2025 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by Public Surplus! About Public Surplus:  Public Surplus is an online auction platform that offers services to local government agencies. Their system was created with unique capabilities specifically for public agencies, making it much more than an auction site.  SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION: Title: Save Time, Cut Costs: Build Surplus Auctions with…

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