MACo’s Summer Conference is coming up August 18-21, 2021, and is completely IN-PERSON at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. Registration and hotel block deadlines are approaching - don't miss your chance to get the lowest rates! If you haven't booked your hotel for MACo's Summer Conference, please do so soon. Many of our discounted rates expire in the next couple of days, and many of our blocks will reach capacity before…

MACo’s Summer Conference is coming up August 18-21, 2021, and is completely IN-PERSON at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. Join us for insightful and beneficial sessions focusing on local government challenges and priorities. MACo's Summer Conference - "Resilient. Responsive...Ready." - will cover many topics pertaining to response and recovery around the pandemic. We'll also be talking about more evergreen subjects, such as transparency and open data, as described in the session below:…

MACo's Summer Conference Exhibit Hall is full of vendors wanting to make your work easier, more cost-effective, and more efficient. Here are some great reasons to make sure you visit the exhibit hall and see how these companies, state departments, and nonprofits can help you! A big "thank you" to US Wind for their sponsorship of MACo's exhibit hall! 1. Make lasting partnerships Over 220 exhibiting companies will be waiting to talk to you about…

MACo’s Summer Conference is coming up August 18-21, 2021, and is completely IN-PERSON at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. Join us for insightful and beneficial sessions focusing on local government challenges and priorities. As businesses, schools, and government agencies took their efforts online out of necessity during the pandemic, the gaps and fissures in crisis communications were highlighted. The following session at MACo's 2021 Summer Conference will discuss how local governments…

MACo’s Summer Conference is coming up August 18-21, 2021, and is completely IN-PERSON at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. Join us for insightful and beneficial sessions focusing on local government challenges and priorities. MACo's Human Services Affiliate presents the following session as part of MACo's 2021 Summer Conference: Reaching Troubled Kids, 2 Generations at a Time Description: Maryland has developed a series of structures designed to serve children – the latest…

MACo's Summer Conference is coming up August 18-21, 2021 and is completely IN-PERSON at the Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. Join us for insightful and beneficial sessions focusing on local government issues and priorities. U.S. Senator Cardin will join us  again for his - now traditional, and highly anticipated - forum to have an open dialogue with MACo Summer Conference attendees about federal and local issues. Don't miss this federal update and conversation! Town…

MACo's Summer Conference is coming up August 18-21, 2021 and is completely IN-PERSON at the Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. Join us for insightful and beneficial sessions focusing on local government issues and priorities. Among the many issues brought to light by the COVID-19 pandemic was the need for improvement in our global food system. Supply chains were interrupted, grocery stores were closed, and many panicked and began hoarding supplies. Vulnerable populations in already…

MACo's Summer Conference Solutions Showcase will feature innovative and effective ways to address county governance challenges. Join us to hear from industry experts and thought leaders on how your county and organization might be able to streamline, save money, and achieve your goals! The Solutions Showcase schedule is listed below... WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021 Mutual Aid: How FirstNet is Transforming Maryland Public Safety Presented by FirstNet/AT&T FirstNet is the only nationwide, high-speed broadband communications platform…

County Fellows of the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance are required to complete 8 Core Courses and 6 Elective Credits – MACo announces 2 Core Courses to be held at the 2021 Summer Conference and 6 Elective Courses. The Academy for Excellence in Local Governance is a volunteer certificate program for elected and appointed county and municipal officials. The program provides a strong background of necessary skills and knowledge for local government leaders. It…