MACo’s Fall Symposium: Counties Navigating Federal Crosscurrents

Every year, MACo hosts a one-day symposium for county officials and professionals to dive deeply into a hot topic. The 2025 Fall Symposium will be held on October 23 and will focus on Counties Navigating Federal Crosscurrents. MACo Fall Symposium October 23, 2025 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Crowne Plaza Annapolis  Counties Navigating Federal Crosscurrents  Counties sit at the crossroads of federal policy and local impact. When Washington makes decisions on funding, regulations, or…

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Nominate a County Champion Today!

MACo’s County Champion Award series celebrates innovative county programs and county leaders who demonstrate extraordinary public service. Nominations are due October 17, 2025. Every year, MACo – in partnership with the University of Maryland School of Public Policy and the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance – seeks to celebrate those county leaders and programs making exceptional contributions to Maryland counties. MACo will announce award winners in November and make award presentations at our Winter Conference Awards…

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Submit Your Topic Today for Winter #MACoCon

MACo’s Winter Conference, “Local Leadership, Lasting Impact: Shaping What's Next,” is scheduled for Dec 10-12, 2025, at the Hyatt in Cambridge, MD. Submit topic ideas or apply to be a speaker by Sept 18! MACo’s Winter Conference will bring together approximately 1200 leaders from across the public and private sectors to discuss the hot policy topics of the day as Maryland heads into its 2026 General Assembly Session. Local Leadership, Lasting Impact: Shaping What’s Next…

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The Evolving Pharmacy Landscape: Managing Costs and Complexity

MACo’s 2025 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by Keenan Pharmacy Services! About Keenan Pharmacy Services: Keenan Pharmacy Services provides pharmacy benefit management services to Public Schools and County governments in Maryland. Their goal is to maximize discounts and rebates to minimize total spending and manage clinical outcomes, the drivers of excess cost where PBMs profit. The…

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Summer #MACoCon Solutions Showcase Features Industry Leaders and Best Practices

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! All conference registrants and booth staff are welcome to attend these sessions. Not yet registered? Register today! The Solutions Showcase schedule is listed below… WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025 AI in the Building…

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Leveraging Technology for Legislative Success

MACo’s 2025 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by ENGAGIFII! About ENGAGIFII: Engagifii is a MACo Endorsed Partner! Speed and efficiency are critical when working with policy-makers, especially if you are dealing with time-sensitive issues. Engagifii makes sure you always have the most accurate, up-to-date bill information. Each workspace allows you to securely assign the bill to…

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Navigating Maryland’s Evolving Energy Landscape: Increasing Demand for Electricity in Maryland and PJM Market Policy

MACo’s 2025 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by Constellation! About Constellation: Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG), a Fortune 200 company headquartered in Baltimore, is the nation’s largest producer of reliable, emissions-free energy and a leading energy supplier to businesses, homes and public sector customers nationwide, including three-fourths of Fortune 100 companies. With annual output that is…

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Maryland National Guard 101

MACo’s 2025 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by Maryland Army National Guard! About Maryland Army National Guard: The MD Army National Guard is a community-based organization that protects and serves the state. Members receive great benefits for joining! SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION: Title: Maryland National Guard 101 Description: As global security challenges intensify and military focus shifts…

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Making Your Processes More Efficient with Permitting & Licensing

MACo’s 2025 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by OpenGov! About OpenGov: OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S.  More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the…

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Local Government Safety, Compliance, and Notification Best Practices

MACo’s 2025 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by Mitel! About Mitel: Powering more than 2 billion connections every day, Mitel helps businesses connect, collaborate and take care of customers. SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION: Title: Local Government Safety, Compliance, and Notification Best Practices Description: Discover how local governments are modernizing safety through integrated communication systems. This session will…

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