MACo's Summer Conference will feature a live recording of MACo's Conduit Street Podcast, featuring the 2020 Census. The US Census plays an essential role in American democracy. Most fundamentally, it ensures that communities get the right representation in government. Less obviously, it plays a critical role in distributing hundreds of billions of federal dollars for a wide range of public services — including education, health, transportation, housing, community services, and job training. In this session,…

MACo's Summer Conference will feature a Cybersecurity Forum with SCISO John Evans to discuss the future of cybersecurity in Maryland. Sponsored and hosted by BAI & Carahsoft, MACo's Cybersecurity Forum is anopportunity for attendees to meet the new State Chief Information Security Officer, John Evans. Attend this session to hear an update on the Administration’s cybersecurity initiatives. Give feedback on challenges and issues in your county and participate in a forum discussion on what’s next…

MACo's Summer Conference will offer 2 interactive training sessions on hands-only CPR and administering Naloxone. Receive in-person, hands-on training and certification in recognizing and responding toopioid overdose with Naloxone. This prescription medication can safely and effectively reverse an opioid overdose. Participants will receive a certificate and a kit containing educational materials and the medication. Participants will also receive training in hands-only CPR. Bystander CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chances of survival.…

MACo's Summer Conference Keynote Speaker, Simon Bailey, will discuss how to reset your mindset and be a leader, especially during changing times. Change moves at the speed of light. To keep pace, leaders must raise the bar on their performance and reset their mindset. The leadership skills of yesterday will not carry into today’s continually evolving landscape. As the political and business climates change in the midst of gender parity, #MeToo, pay equity, diversity, and…

MACo's Summer Conference, "Winds of Change," is coming up on August 14-17, 2019. Here are 4 Rs you need to help you get prepared... 1. Renew your view of Maryland – County Exhibits are UPSTAIRS in Bayfront Hall Be sure to visit our county exhibitors in the Bayfront Hall on the second floor of the Convention Center. Continental breakfast for attendees (sponsored by WSSC) and the Taste of Maryland Reception (sponsored by MidAtlantic Farm Credit)…

County Fellows of the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance are required to complete 8 Core Courses and 6 Elective Credits – MACo announces 11 Electives to be held at 2019 Summer Conference. Core Courses to be offered: Conducting Effective Meetings, Public Information Act Academy Fellows with questions about their transcripts should contact registrar Aisha Washington at awashin1@umd.edu or (301) 314-2641. New Look 9-1-1 – Everything Will Change…Except the Numbers Description: Maryland’s legislators heard the call…

MACo's 2019 Summer Conference is shaping up to be a big year! Our hotel blocks are already selling out or expiring - book yours today! See our list of preferred partners below! WINDS OF CHANGE MACo Summer Conference Roland Powell Convention Center Worcester County – Ocean City, Maryland August 14-17, 2019 BROCHURE | REGISTER | SPONSOR | HOTELS | MORE   More than 2,500 people will attend this conference to discuss harnessing change in government…

MACo's Summer Conference, "Winds of Change," is scheduled for August 14-17, 2019 in Ocean City, MD. 3,000 participants will gather to discuss changes in government services - technology, budgets, education, emergency communication, AND MORE! BROCHURE | REGISTER ONLINE | HOTELS | SPONSOR | MORE INFO Register by July 12 for our lowest rates! See the PDF form for rates or register online. “Winds of Change” will focus on the changes being seen at every level…