Read more about the article Mayor Scott Committed to ‘Total Reimagining’ of Downtown Baltimore
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Mayor Scott Committed to ‘Total Reimagining’ of Downtown Baltimore

Mayor Brandon Scott cast his vision for reinventing Baltimore's downtown - it includes working with private and public partners to create a more vibrant and modern city in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As reported by the Baltimore Business Journal, Mayor Scott stressed the critical timing of invigorating downtown Baltimore, following the economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Scott spoke to T. Rowe Price and Bank of America, stressing to them the…

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April 2, 2021
Read more about the article Baltimore City Adopts First Complete Streets Manual
Corporate Partners / County News / Economic Development / News You Can Use / Transportation and Public Works
Baltimore City Adopts First Complete Streets Manual

Baltimore City officials announced the City has adopted its first Complete Streets Manual, in order to ensure the city's infrastructure is planned, designed, and constructed to prioritize the safety, comfort, and convenience of residents and visitors. Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and Department of Transportation (BCDOT) Director Steve Sharkey announced the adoption of the Complete Streets Manual yesterday. In 2018, the City adopted its Complete Streets Ordinance to change Baltimore City’s transportation infrastructure by elevating…

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March 16, 2021
Coronavirus / Corporate Partners / Health and Human Services
Vaccination Divide May Compound Other Health Disparities

Vaccination data shows a racial disparity, including in Maryland, where black residents are receiving the vaccination more slowly than white populations - threatening to compound health disparities. A report from Kaiser Health, affiliated with MACo Corporate Partner Kaiser Permanente, highlights frustrating data arising from early efforts to offer the new vaccines for COVID-19, principally among health care professionals. From the Kaiser Health report: The vast majority of the initial round of vaccines has gone to…

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January 19, 2021
Read more about the article County Food Banks Get a Boost from Beverage Association
More than 3,820 jobs are tied to the beverage industry in the state
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County Food Banks Get a Boost from Beverage Association

The MD-DE-DC Beverage Association will donate money that would have gone to their 2021 legislative reception to county food banks in all 23 counties and Baltimore City. With the virtual 2021 General Assembly Session off and running, legislators and advocates connected to Annapolis are fielding a new normal and diving into an all-virtual system of policy-making. In-person advocacy is not an option due to the pandemic, so many organizations had to cancel or rethink their…

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January 14, 2021
Read more about the article Data Transparency and Accountability Experts Sign On as Resource for Maryland Counties
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Data Transparency and Accountability Experts Sign On as Resource for Maryland Counties

The Maryland Association of Counties is proud to welcome OpenGov to our Corporate Partner Program! MACo's Corporate Partners are industry experts and leaders in their fields. They serve as resources to enhance the work of county government, providing insight and cost-saving solutions. OpenGov is the leader in modern cloud ERP software for our nation’s cities, counties, and state agencies. “Public sector leaders all want to embrace transparency and public input. OpenGov has a history of…

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November 19, 2020
Corporate Partners / Employee Benefits and Relations
Visit Nationwide’s Virtual Benefit Fair

Nationwide, a MACo Platinum Corporate Partner, has developed an impressive virtual benefit fair booth with useful interactive functionality. The Nationwide Retirement Plan Virtual Benefit Fair Booth will be open through Dec 10th, 2020. Attend the 3D interactive event to help take advantage of the benefits of enrolling and planning for the financial future you want. This year’s virtual experience makes it easy to: Meet virtually with a Retirement Specialists Learn from two educational workshops: Retirement…

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November 9, 2020
Read more about the article Learn to Build Resilience for Tomorrow with MACo’s Winter Series
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Learn to Build Resilience for Tomorrow with MACo’s Winter Series

Don’t miss MACo’s Winter Series session on the importance of building resilience for yourself and your community. MACo’s Winter Series includes content directly aimed at solving common governance and administrative challenges. Resilience has become an important theme this year as the country works to recover from the pandemic. Cigna, a MACo Platinum Corporate Partner, will host a live session on the their recent study of resilience among Americans, and how local leaders can help build…

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November 5, 2020
Read more about the article Anne Arundel Announces Venison Food Relief Program
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Anne Arundel Announces Venison Food Relief Program

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has announced a new program to provide venison meat to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank for distribution to families in need. Beginning November 1 and ending December 30, the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) will run the Venison Food Relief Program to provide licensed deer hunters $50 for each legally harvested deer. The program will be paid for with funds allocated to the county from the federal…

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October 29, 2020
Read more about the article MACo Kicks Off Winter Series with Economic Recovery in the Time of COVID, 11/6
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MACo Kicks Off Winter Series with Economic Recovery in the Time of COVID, 11/6

MACo is kicking off the Winter Series with one of the biggest issues facing all counties in the wake of COVID-19 – the outlook for our economy. You don't want to miss this live event! MACo’s Winter Series includes content directly aimed at solving common governance and administrative challenges. As the pandemic lingers, all levels of government and the private sector have questions about economic recovery. MD-DE-DC Beverage Association, a MACo Bronze Corporate Partner, will…

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October 22, 2020
Read more about the article Aetna to Host Exclusive Live Session on Expanding Health Care Access Through Telehealth, 10/29
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Aetna to Host Exclusive Live Session on Expanding Health Care Access Through Telehealth, 10/29

MACo members and blog readers are invited to attend an exclusive live session, hosted by MACo's Bronze Corporate Partner Aetna, on expanding health care access through telehealth. From Aetna: Please save the date for our live session on October 29, 2020 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET.  This one-hour webinar will feature experts from Aetna, CVS Health, and the telehealth industry as they engage in dialogue with Maryland Counties around this relevant health topic.  Session…

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October 22, 2020
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