Winter #MACoCon Exhibits Selling Out Quickly – Book Yours Today!

Don't miss out this December! Fewer than a dozen tabletops left for MACo's Winter Conference on December 4-6, 2019! Over 600 individuals will attend the Maryland Association of Counties Winter Conference, including Maryland's county elected officials and staff, State and Federal government representatives, legislators, and commercial representatives. The Winter Conference will be held December 4-6, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge, MD. EXHIBITOR BROCHURE Why Should You Exhibit? One-on-one access to…

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LGIT Offering Post-65 Health Insurance Tailored to Your Retirees

The Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) is sponsoring a new program allowing your county to offer comprehensive Post-65 retiree healthcare benefits and services to your future retirees. Highlights of the program for future retirees:  Provides a concierge level services so future retirees can understand their healthcare options once they reach age 65 Provides access to Medicare Benefit Specialist to help retirees understand Medicare and supplemental plan options Offers retirees comprehensive plan options, not available to…

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#MACoCon Exhibit Halls – See the Final List of Exhibitors!

In case you missed, the MACo Exhibit Halls are SOLD OUT! Check out the list of vendors in advance, so you know who will be at the conference, a little bit about each organization, and where to find them! On Thursday evening, conference registrants will join the Maryland counties, economic development, and tourism booths at the Taste of Maryland Reception from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm in Bayfront Hall to sample delicious fare from different parts…

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From the Mountains to the Shore – MACo’s Taste of Maryland Reception Has It All!

Attend MACo’s Taste of Maryland Reception to sample everything Maryland has to offer! MACo's Taste of Maryland Reception at the upcoming Summer Conference is a highly anticipated feature of the Summer Conference. We are striving to showcase everything Maryland has to offer—food and beverages from the shore to the mountains and everything in between—all produced in Maryland. Hundreds of conference participants will attend this session to sample locally produced food and beverages and learn more about…

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Grants Training in Washington, DC – July 29-30, 2019

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grants workshop in DC, July 29-30, 2019.  This training is for grant seekers across all disciplines.  Attend this class and you'll learn how to find grants and write winning grant proposals. Click here for full event details. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges, and universities are encouraged to attend. We are excited…

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Looking for a Chance to Connect with Counties? Exhibit at #MACoCon!

MACo’s Summer Conference Exhibitor Registration is now open! EXHIBITOR BROCHURE  | ONLINE EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION The 2019 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. Needless to say, if you want to do business with Maryland’s counties, you…

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MACo Fiscal 2019 Budget, Tax Rates and Selected Statistics Now Available

The annual publication,  Budgets, Tax Rates, and Selected Statistics, Fiscal Year 2019, is now available on the MACo web site.  The Budget and Tax Rate Survey (BTRS) contains a wide range of information on county taxes, tax rates, and revenues. Each major area of revenue is detailed in its own section within this document. The data are assembled from survey responses from the finance and budget offices of each Maryland county and Baltimore City and…

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Grants Management Training in Washington, DC – March 18-19, 2019

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant management workshop in DC, March 18-19, 2019.  This training is for grant recipient organizations across all disciplines. Attend this class and you'll learn how to administer government grants and stay in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Click here for full event details. We are excited to offer Maryland Association of Counties members a special tuition rate of $565. Please use code "MDASSN"…

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Policy Associate Position Available at MACo

The full-time, professional position of Policy Associate is available at the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo). Principle responsibilities include covering and advocating for legislative and administrative policy issues affecting county government, policy research, and coordination with county professional organizations. Requirements for the position include: excellent written and oral communication skills, familiarity with Maryland state and local government, ability to engage membership and stakeholders on social media, and computer proficiency. Law or Masters Degree in relevant policy area…

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From the Mountains to the Shore – MACo’s Taste of Maryland Reception Has It All!

Attend MACo's Taste of Maryland Reception to sample everything Maryland has to offer! MACo is again offering the Taste of Maryland Reception at the upcoming Summer Conference.  We are striving to showcase everything Maryland has to offer—food and beverages from the shore to the mountains and everything in between—all produced in Maryland. Hundreds of conference participants will attend this session to sample locally produced food and beverages and learn more about Maryland’s tourism and agritourism industries!…

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