Learn to Use a Racial Equity Lens in Policy-Making at This FREE MACo Symposium
County News / Economic Development / Health and Human Services / MACo Events
Learn to Use a Racial Equity Lens in Policy-Making at This FREE MACo Symposium

Join MACo, Associated Black Charities, the MD Center on Economic Policy, and Maryland Hunger Solutions for an eye-opening symposium on policy making through a racial equity lens. Learn how to make more equitable policies for the good of all Marylanders. FALL SYMPOSIUM Policy Applications of a Racial Equity Lens: Creating More Equitable Policies for an Economically Vibrant Maryland VIEW THE AGENDA DATE/TIME/LOCATION: November 15, 2019 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Newton White Mansion, Mitchellville, MD…

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November 8, 2019
4 Reminders You Need to See Before #MACoCon
Hundreds of local government stakeholders will gather to learn about county priorities, issues, and solutions at MACo's Winter Conference
County News / Winter Conference
4 Reminders You Need to See Before #MACoCon

MACo's Winter Conference is coming up on December 4-6, 2019. Here are a few reminders you don't want to miss... 1. REGISTER! If you haven't registered yet, do it soon! You don't want to miss this. Our current low rates are available through November 11. 2. Reserve your discounted hotel room We have blocks at the Hyatt and the Holiday Inn Express. The Hyatt is likely to sell out soon, so please book today! 3.…

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November 5, 2019
5 Reasons Not to Miss #MACoCon Wednesday
County News / Winter Conference
5 Reasons Not to Miss #MACoCon Wednesday

MACo’s Winter Conference is only 5 weeks away, December 4-6, 2019. Join more than 600 local government officials and decision-makers, legislators, state and federal officials, and commercial representatives for the PREMIERE policy-planning event heading into the 2019 Maryland General Assembly Session. By popular demand, we’ve added EVEN MORE CONTENT to Wednesday of MACo’s Winter Conference – you don’t want to miss this! REGISTER TODAY! (lowest registration rates end Friday, November 8!) 1. ROUNDTABLES Start the…

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October 30, 2019
Change Order: Is a Shift in School Construction Funding on the Way?
County News / School Construction and Capital Budgets / Winter Conference
Change Order: Is a Shift in School Construction Funding on the Way?

MACo's Winter Conference on December 4-6, 2019 will discuss many topics that will affect the future of Maryland. A roundtable discussion on school construction funding will be one of the first sessions of the conference. As Maryland's school buildings age, officials are faced with difficult decisions about what to do next. Modern education requires modern updates and tools to teach today's schoolchildren. But that's not cheap and budgets are stretched as it is. This roundtable…

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October 30, 2019
Build a Strong Foundation at #MACoCon With Budgeting, Risk Management, and Employment Courses
County News / Winter Conference
Build a Strong Foundation at #MACoCon With Budgeting, Risk Management, and Employment Courses

MACo's Winter Conference on December 4-6, 2019, will feature nearly 30 educational sessions focusing on preparing for Maryland's future. 3 Core classes from the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance will highlight foundational concepts that all elected officials need to know about budgeting, risk management, and employment. MACo’s Winter Conference will feature 3 Academy Core Courses: Basics of Risk Management, County Financial Management, and Employment Issues. The Academy for Excellence in Local Governance is a…

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October 30, 2019
Hear Updates on the Open Meetings and Public Information Acts at MACo’s FREE Members-Only Training
MACo Events / Public Information and Ethics
Hear Updates on the Open Meetings and Public Information Acts at MACo’s FREE Members-Only Training

Recent decisions and debates around digital and one-to-one communications between elected officials have prompted all public officials to take a deeper look at how business is conducted. MACo is offering a members-only update session with representatives from the compliance boards to help members understand the current interpretations of these important laws. MACo members are invited to attend our Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act Update Session on November 20, 2019, from 9:00 am -…

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October 25, 2019
6 Ways to Prepare for Winter #MACoCon
County News / Winter Conference
6 Ways to Prepare for Winter #MACoCon

MACo's Winter Conference is only 6 WEEKS AWAY! Get ready for "Building for the Future," December 4-6, 2019... REGISTER (Early rate deadline: November 8) Book your hotel room (Discounted rate deadline: November 11 ...but rooms will likely sell out before that date!) Browse the Registration Brochure Sign up to receive conference news and updates! Share your excitement on social media with #MACoCon Sign up for our conference book club! Learn more about MACo’s Winter Conference:…

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October 23, 2019
Register Today for MACo’s Fall Symposium: “Policy Applications of a Racial Equity Lens”
County News / MACo Events
Register Today for MACo’s Fall Symposium: “Policy Applications of a Racial Equity Lens”

 Join MACo, Associated Black Charities, the MD Center on Economic Policy, and Maryland Hunger Solutions for an eye-opening symposium on policy making through a racial equity lens. Learn how to make more equitable policies for the good of all Marylanders. FALL SYMPOSIUM Policy Applications of a Racial Equity Lens: Creating More Equitable Policies for an Economically Vibrant Maryland VIEW THE DRAFT AGENDA DATE/TIME/LOCATION: November 15, 2019 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Newton White Mansion, Mitchellville,…

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October 17, 2019
Winter #MACoCon Details Are Here – View the Registration Brochure
County News / Winter Conference
Winter #MACoCon Details Are Here – View the Registration Brochure

MACo's Winter Conference, "Building for the Future," will be held on December 4-6, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, MD. Government and private sector leaders will gather in Dorchester County to discuss how we can work together to build a strong foundation for the changes to come. View the Registration Brochure to see the full schedule, along with session titles and descriptions. Join 600+ participants to focus on county governance challenges and…

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October 17, 2019
Navigate Annapolis and Advocate Effectively With This FREE MACo Training
County News
Navigate Annapolis and Advocate Effectively With This FREE MACo Training

MACo’s 2019 Annapolis Immersion Training will be held on Wednesday, December 18 at the MACo office (169 Conduit Street, Annapolis, MD) from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Every year, MACo offers an Annapolis Immersion training program to help county officials and professionals navigate the Maryland General Assembly Session. This training is perfect as a primer for new officials and new legislative staff, or as a refresher for returning officials and staff. The training features segments…

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October 3, 2019
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