MACo Events Archives

Dueling Pianos Return to #MACoCon Thanks to WGL!

MACo would like to take a moment to thank our Platinum Corporate Partner WGL Energy for hosting the dueling pianos event yet again this year! WGL Energy's Dueling Pianos Reception will take place Wednesday evening from 9:30 pm until Midnight, at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, MD. WGL Energy is a leader in efficient and environmentally-friendly energy technology solutions to residential, government, commercial and industrial customers. We deliver a full spectrum of energy solutions, including…

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November 19, 2019

Corporate Partners / County News / MACo Events / Winter Conference

WWT Has the Tools Counties Need to Improve Digital Engagement at #MACoCon

World Wide Technologies, Inc. (WWT), MACo's Platinum Corporate Partner, wants to give counties the tools they need to improve their digital constituent engagement. Attend their Solutions Showcase Session at MACo's Winter Conference to see how they can help. Take a Number: Creating an engaging experience for your constituents The focus on user experience in the digital space has lead to increased expectations on how citizens engage with everyday services. Compared to the private sector, the…

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November 19, 2019

Corporate Partners / County Budgets / County News / MACo Events / Winter Conference

Pepco and Delmarva Power Can Help You Build More Efficient Communities at #MACoCon

MACo's Bronze Corporate Partners Pepco and Delmarva Power want to help you build more energy efficient communities with their Solutions Showcase Session at MACo's Winter Conference! Efficient Buildings Create Efficient Communities Maximizing your budget and improving your building’s performance are crucial to a successful community. Pepco and Delmarva Power’s newest program, Energy Efficiency Communities, can help your organization stretch its dollar and increase its bottom line by reducing electrical consumption and energy bills. The Communities Program…

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November 19, 2019

Corporate Partners / MACo Events / Winter Conference

Maryland Environmental Service Wants to Help You Save Money!

MACo's Bronze Corporate Partner Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is hosting a Solutions Showcase Session to help counties learn how they can save money with shared services during MACo's Winter Conference. Save Money with Shared Services Tightening budgets have put a strain on county governments. With nearly 50 years of experience providing a wide range of environmental services, the experts at MES can help you leverage efficiencies and preserve your bottom line. Explore ways to meet…

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November 19, 2019

County News / MACo Events / School Construction and Capital Budgets / Winter Conference

Send in Questions for MACoCon School Construction Panel

The opening roundtable of #MACoCon will be answering your questions on school construction and what the future holds for Maryland schools. Let MACo know if you have a topic you want directly addressed at the meeting (see instructions near the end of this post.) Change Order: Is a Shift in School Construction Funding on the Way? Description The 2020 General Assembly Session promises to be a year of change for school construction. Major legislation, first…

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November 19, 2019

County News / Health and Human Services / MACo Events / Winter Conference

It Takes a Village: Building Resilience and Treating Trauma

Traumatic events, especially those experienced early in life, can have long-lasting detrimental effects well into adulthood. At the 2019 MACo Winter Conference session, "It Takes a Village: Building Resilience and Treating Trauma," learn more about the particular impacts of trauma in childhood and how counties are working with partners to treat trauma and create environments where children can continue to thrive. Title: It Takes a Village: Building Resilience and Treating Trauma Description: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)…

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November 19, 2019

County News / MACo Events / School Construction and Capital Budgets / Winter Conference

School Boards, Counties Raise Concerns with School Construction Proposals

MACo and the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) submitted letters to the School Facilities Assessment and Funding Workgroup for consideration before the Workgroup adopts its final recommendations on November 19, 2019. Both MACo and MABE identified several major policy concerns with the draft report’s recommendations and believe that the Workgroup should defer any final funding and policy recommendations until the statewide school facilities assessment has been completed. MACo's letter focused on a few…

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November 14, 2019

County News / Education / Health and Human Services / Housing and Community Development / MACo Events / Planning and Zoning / Winter Conference

Statistics In Schools Program Launched Ahead of 2020 Census

The United States Census Bureau's Statistics in Schools program aims to raise awareness around the role of schools in acquiring accurate community census counts. The program includes 67 activities that focus on math, statics and data analysis for children. The program also focuses on English Language Learner adults and children. From the Census Bureau: Overview Statistics in Schools provides more than 100 activities that you can use in any year—and whenever you have a new…

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November 13, 2019

County News / MACo Events / Winter Conference

Baltimore Metropolitan Council Releases Updated Regional Cycling Map

The Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) recently released an updated version of their Regional Bicycle Facilities Map. Originally launched in February of this year, the updated map enhances planning for commuters in the Baltimore region. The latest version also adds data for Queen Anne's County. From Baltimore Metropolitan Council's website: The Regional Bicycle Facilities Map contains all existing bicycle trails and lanes in the Baltimore region. The focus of the data is on commuting, rather than…

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November 12, 2019

Corporate Partners / County News / MACo Events / Winter Conference

New Potomac Edison Substation Will Enhance Service Reliability in Northern Frederick County

MACo Bronze Corporate Partner Potomac Edison, a subsidary of FirstEnergy Corp., is nearing completion of a new substation and additional distribution circuits that will enhance service reliability to customers in northern Frederick County, MD. From First Energy Corp's website: Located in the Foxville area, the substation will split an existing 114-mile circuit serving about 1,300 customers into two circuits that will serve about 650 customers each in the Myersville, Wolfsville and Foxville areas. The two…

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November 12, 2019