Read more about the article Allegany Targets Local Infrastructure Projects
Transportation and Public Works
Allegany Targets Local Infrastructure Projects

The Allegany Public Works Department has secured over $7.5 million for the Flintstone and Oldtown Wastewater Treatment plants and Borden Tunnel projects.  The Borden Tunnel, located on the Great Allegheny Passage Rail Trail in Frostburg, Maryland, was built in 1911. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has awarded Allegany County $3,623,796 from the Recreational Trails Program to complete a restoration project in an effort to preserve the tunnel, while also ensuring the safe…

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November 29, 2022
Read more about the article Congratulations! Maryland County Staff Graduate from NACo Leadership Academy
County News / NACo and Federal Issues
Congratulations! Maryland County Staff Graduate from NACo Leadership Academy

Seven Maryland County staff members participated in the NACo Leadership Academy, a 12-week online program that empowers front-line county government employees with fundamental leadership skills. The NACo High Performance Leadership Academy is an innovative, completely online 12-week program created to equip frontline county government professionals with practical leadership skills to deliver results for counties and communities. With a robust curriculum developed by the Professional Development Academy in partnership with Fortune 1000 executives, public sector leaders, world-renowned academics and thought…

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November 29, 2022
Read more about the article MACo 2022 County Innovation Award Winners Champion Agriculture and Public Safety
Leadership / Winter Conference
MACo 2022 County Innovation Award Winners Champion Agriculture and Public Safety

MACo’s County Innovation Award was established to recognize superb and leading-edge county programs that improve overall quality-of-life and service delivery for a county’s residents. The Honorable Ingrid Turner, Prince George’s County Circuit Court Associate Judge, MACo Past President, and former Prince George’s County Council Member instituted this award during her term as MACo President in 2012. The award is now a collaboration of the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance and MACo, with support from the Local Government…

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November 28, 2022
Read more about the article Transform Communications with an End-to-End Public Safety Solution at #MACoCon
Corporate Partners / Winter Conference
Transform Communications with an End-to-End Public Safety Solution at #MACoCon

Learn from MACo Platinum Corporate Partner FirstNet, Built with AT&T at their Solutions Showcase about critical communications. FirstNet, Built by AT&T, is the only network built with and for first responders – when and where they need it most. They are accountable for keeping lines of communication open with dedicated mission critical solutions to modernize public safety. FirstNet Connected Vehicle: Transform Communications with an End-to-End Public Safety Solution FirstNet is the only wireless communications ecosystem created solely…

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November 28, 2022
Read more about the article Public Private Partnerships and Untapped Assets at #MACoCon
Winter Conference
Public Private Partnerships and Untapped Assets at #MACoCon

Schneider Electric will present a Solutions Showcase on Public Private Partnerships at Winter #MACoCon. Schneider Electric helps you prepare your community for the future with innovative solutions and creative funding leveraged through a comprehensive capital recovery and reinvestment program. Our experts will help you reinvest in your city or county in order to strengthen your municipality’s brand, modernize facilities and technology, generate revenue, engage citizens, and ultimately drive your community further. Join us at MACo’s Winter…

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November 23, 2022
Read more about the article 6 Ways to Prepare for Winter #MACoCon
Feature / Winter Conference
6 Ways to Prepare for Winter #MACoCon

MACo’s Winter Conference is only 6 WEEKS AWAY!  Get ready for “Hit the Ground Running,” January 4-6, 2023! (pre-conference Newly Elected Officials Orientation for new county officials on January 3) 1. REGISTER (Early rate deadline: November 30)   2. Join our hotel waitlist (The Hyatt and Holiday Inn in Cambridge are both sold out, so join our waitlist or book at the Holiday Inn in Easton, MD)   3. Browse the Registration Brochure     4. Sign up to receive…

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November 22, 2022
Read more about the article Winner Announced! MACo Celebrates Leaders in Public Service with 2022 Praisner Award
Leadership / Winter Conference
Winner Announced! MACo Celebrates Leaders in Public Service with 2022 Praisner Award

MACo’s Marilyn J. Praisner Public Service Award was established to honor the legacy of former Montgomery County Council Member, Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Past President, and beloved public servant Marilyn J. Praisner. The award recognizes those current or former elected county officials who have demonstrated outstanding service to a county, his or her constituents, and MACo. The award is a collaboration of the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance and MACo, with support from the Local Government…

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November 21, 2022
Read more about the article Bringing A Guest to #MACoCon? Join in Our Afternoon Activities
The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge, MD, is offering safe, fun, and functional ways to work or learn remotely!
Winter Conference
Bringing A Guest to #MACoCon? Join in Our Afternoon Activities

MACo’s Winter Conference on January 4-6, 2023, offers something for everyone – including guests and spouses of registrants and exhibitors! Guests and spouses can participate in our on-site afternoon activities while conference registrants are in sessions. MACo’s Winter Conference is a three-day event featuring educational sessions, cost-saving exhibits, and numerous meetings and briefings all held at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, MD. Guests and spouses of registered attendees and exhibitors are…

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November 21, 2022
Read more about the article Equity and Inclusion Through Data and Analytics at #MACoCon
Corporate Partners / Winter Conference
Equity and Inclusion Through Data and Analytics at #MACoCon

Learn from gcom at their Solutions Showcase about driving equity, inclusion, and better community outcomes through data and analytics. gcom helps create healthier, safer, and more prosperous communities by delivering innovative technology solutions to state and local governments. With a focus on modernizing legacy IT applications and systems for customers in health and human services, finance and administration, and public safety, gcom is dedicated to creating better outcomes for their clients and the communities they serve.…

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November 18, 2022
Read more about the article Answering the Call for Mental Health Response at #MACoCon
Corporate Partners / Winter Conference
Answering the Call for Mental Health Response at #MACoCon

Motorola Solutions’ team will discuss mental health response at #MACoCon. Motorola Solutions, Inc. provides public safety and public service sector integration and communications solutions to the State of Maryland, 16 of its 23 Counties plus the Cities of Baltimore, Salisbury, and Annapolis. Motorola’s portfolio of solutions includes wireless voice and 4G data systems, Computer Aided Dispatch, Records & Jail Management Systems, Mobile Data Software, Mobile Computing Hardware, Citizen Response Management (311) Systems, Wireless Broadband Networks, Video…

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November 18, 2022
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