Looking to Talk Tech with Counties? Exhibit at the #MACoCon Tech Expo (ALMOST SOLD OUT)

MACo is proud to present the Summer Conference Tech Expo on Wednesday of Summer Conference for intense hands-on training in new and developing technologies. Expanded exhibit hall features 60 technology-focused vendors. MACo’s 2021 Summer Conference At this conference, MACo and county leaders will explore the local role in pandemic response and recovery – strategic planning, evolving service delivery, emergency communications, advancing technologies, and fiscal obstacles – all of which constitute the fabric of local leadership.…

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Looking to Connect with Counties? Register as an Exhibitor at Summer #MACoCon

MACo's Summer Conference Exhibitor Registration is Now Open! EXHIBITOR BROCHURE  | ONLINE EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION The 2021 MACo Summer Conference offers the potential to bring exhibitors big results. County governments are searching for vendors offering virtually every business function and service found in Maryland. From logistics to printing, finance to office administration, training to trash removal - county governments are looking for YOU! Or your competitors. If you want to do business with Maryland’s counties, you should…

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The #MACoCon Tech Expo is Back – Don’t Miss It!

MACo is proud to present the Tech Expo on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the Roland Powell Convention Center as part of the Summer Conference for intense hands-on immersion in new and developing technologies. The exhibit hall features 60 technology-focused vendors. MACo’s 2021 Summer Conference will explore the local role in pandemic response and recovery – strategic planning, evolving service delivery, emergency communications, advancing technologies, and fiscal obstacles – all of which constitute the fabric…

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Plan for the Retirement You Want

Visit the Retirement Readiness Virtual Booth for NACo Members Last month during the NACo Legislative Conference, Nationwide provided a virtual booth featuring retirement readiness tools, resources, and education to help you feel more confident about investing in your financial future.  This virtual booth has been extended to give you an opportunity to explore these resources and make sure you have all the support you need to stay on top of your retirement planning. This virtual…

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Two Online Grant Training Opportunities This March

Join the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Grant Writing USA and other regional partners for two online training opportunities.  Step #1: Write a Successful Proposal and Find the Funding March 9-10, 2021 9:30 - 4:30 ET Attend this two-day grant writing workshop and you'll learn how to find grants and write winning grant proposals.   Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county, and state agencies, as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges, and universities, are encouraged to…

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Pivoting During the Pandemic – Leadership in Online Learning

This guest post is provided by the Schaefer Center for Public Policy, University of Baltimore. The word “pivot” has become a part of the daily lexicon for both organizations and individuals during the pandemic. Many employees switched to working at home part-time or full-time, doctors implemented telemedicine, and schools at all levels converted to online learning. The Schaefer Center for Public Policy, University of Baltimore, pivoted as well. Traditionally, the Maryland Certified Public Manager® (CPM)…

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Find New Cyber and Private LTE Solutions with Motorola

Motorola Solutions, a Gold MACo Corporate Partner, announces new solutions around Cybersecurity and Private Long Term Evolution (LTE). Cybersecurity:  Motorola has been monitoring public safety solutions such as mission-critical radio and 9-1-1 infrastructure for 30 years.  And for 20 years they have been proving cybersecurity monitoring and patch mitigation to know threats.  In 2020 they brought on 2 leaders in cybersecurity, Lunarline and Delta Risk.  Motorola now has about 200 dedicated cybersecurity professionals with the…

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Counties Call on Congress to Pass Coronavirus Relief Package with Essential Aid for Local Governments

From the National Association of Counties (NACo): The National Association of Counties (NACo) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, calling on Congress to immediately pass the support featured in the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan, a proposal that includes $350 billion in critical aid to state, local and territorial governments.   NACo also joined the U.S. Conference of Mayors and…

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Two Classes Covering the Complete Lifecycle of Grants this January

Join the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Grant Writing USA and others for Two classes covering the complete lifecycle of grants. January 12-13, 2021 Grant Writing Training Delivered live via Zoom 9:30 - 4:30 ET Attend this two-day grant writing workshop and you'll learn how to find grants and write winning grant proposals.  Beginning and experienced personnel are welcome to attend. We are excited to offer Maryland Association of Counties members and their staff a special tuition rate of…

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Don’t Forget to Register for Academy for Excellence Winter Series Courses: “Public Information Act” and “Conducting Effective Meetings”

MACo’s Winter Series is almost complete. Be sure to register for our highly popular Academy for Excellence in Local Governance Core Courses, “Public Information Act” (Dec 16) and “Conducting Effective Meetings” (Dec 17). WINTER SERIES ACADEMY CORE COURSES If taken live (ie, not through the recorded version), these courses count toward Core Credit for registered Fellows of the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance certificate program. Public Information Act (December 16, 10:00 - 11:30 pm) -…

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