MACo Events Archives

Mission: Possible! Workers’ Compensation Claims & Medical Cost Control Solutions

Don’t miss MACo’s Solutions Showcase Bonus Session on preventing workplace accidents and improving workers' compensation claims outcomes on October 28, 2020. From Chesapeake Employers Insurance Company: Mission: Possible! Workers’ Compensation Claims & Medical Cost Control Solutions Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to prevent workplace accidents, improve workers’ compensation claims outcomes, and control costs for your county. The high stakes of the mission require you to gather intelligence from Maryland’s largest provider…

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October 21, 2020

County News / Feature / MACo Events / News You Can Use / Winter Conference

MACo’s Winter E-Learning Series Wows with Solutions and Resources

MACo’s Winter Series will highlight innovative and efficient solutions for local governments. Following the success of MACo's Summer Series, the Winter Web Series will build on best practices and resources to help counties handle the business of county government. From the economy to health care to wastewater - experts will present valuable information and innovative solutions to everyday county issues. Looking for a few fast facts? Registration is FREE for county officials and employees, thanks…

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October 16, 2020

MACo Events

25 Year Toast to MACo’s Leslie Velasco

Join us in congratulations as MACo's ever-present Leslie Velasco celebrates 25 years with the Association this week. If you've exhibited at the MACo conferences, been part of the MACo budget process, or spent time at the MACo offices... then you already know how essential and important Leslie Velasco has been through her 25 years with the Association. Leslie, MACo's Administration and Finance Director, is effectively the "showrunner" of the Annapolis offices. She manages payroll and…

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September 16, 2020

Corporate Partners / County News / Employee Benefits and Relations / MACo Events / Summer Series / Taxes and Revenues

Tax Strategies for Your Retirement Income

Don’t miss MACo’s Summer Series Solutions Showcase on creating a sustainable retirement income through a better understanding of tax strategies. MACo’s Summer Series includes content directly aimed at solving common governance and administrative challenges. Ensuring employees are prepared for retirement is just one of those administrative challenges. Nationwide Retirement Solutions (NRS), a MACo Platinum Corporate Partner, will host a live session to explain how taxes can impact retirement income, and share strategies for saving. Register…

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August 26, 2020

Coronavirus / County News / MACo Events / Summer Series

WeWorkForHealth Supports Maryland’s Bio-pharmaceutical Industry in Fight Against COVID-19

We Work For Health MD, a sponsor of MACo's Summer Series, is working with Maryland's bio-pharmaceutical industry to find a solution to the coronavirus pandemic. We Work For Health (WWFH) is a grassroots coalition of patients, health care providers, educators, business leaders, faith-based organizations and community stakeholders who share a common goal of educating our fellow Marylanders about the biopharmaceutical industry’s positive contributions to the economy and society. From We Work for Health MD: Over…

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August 24, 2020

County News / Education / Health and Human Services / MACo Events / Summer Series

University of Maryland Launches Masters Program in Health and Social Innovation

The Graduate School at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, a sponsor of MACo's Summer Series, recently launched a new master's program in Health and Social Innovation. The program is designed to challenge students to explore and utilize principles of innovation, entrepreneurship, and design thinking to solve complex health and social challenges. https://youtu.be/VyqkgnkIB9o Program Director Jim Kucher had this to say about the program: "In Fiscal year 2015, Maryland’s counties spent almost half a billion dollars…

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August 19, 2020

Corporate Partners / County News / Health and Human Services / MACo Events / Summer Series

The Value of ConnectCare3

LGIT Health, a MACo Bronze Corporate Partner, is highlighting the benefit of ConnectCare3 services during MACo's Summer Series. ConnectCare3 is a personal and confidential service assisting employees with any illness or medical condition, included in the LGIT Health Cooperative. From LGIT Health: One of the most valuable benefits of a LGITHealth membership is ConnectCare3. Former Township Manager, Barry, started working with a ConnectCare3 Nurse Navigator, Jean, back in 2014 for his diagnosis of spinal stenosis.…

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August 18, 2020

Corporate Partners / County News / Health and Human Services / MACo Events / Summer Series

Navigating a New Era of Healthcare

Don’t miss MACo’s Summer Series Solutions Showcase on the navigating healthcare changes amidst COVID-19. MACo’s Summer Series includes content directly aimed at solving common governance and administrative challenges. Maintaining our physical and mental health is equally important, especially during the pandemic. LGIT Health, a MACo Bronze Corporate Partner, will highlight ConnectCare3 – a service included in their health cooperative – with a prerecorded session that details what to expect as we resume routine health services…

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August 17, 2020

Corporate Partners / County Budgets / County News / MACo Events / State Budget and Fiscal Issues / Summer Series

Strategies for Budget Stabilization and Recovery

Don’t miss MACo’s Summer Series Solutions Showcase on budget stabilization and recovery strategies! MACo’s Summer Series includes content directly aimed at solving common governance and administrative challenges. Budget stabilization and recovery are among the many challenges counties are facing in the pandemic. NORESCO, a MACo Silver Corporate Partner, will host a prerecorded session on the impact of COVID-19 on county budgets, and ways to work toward recovery. Register for MACo’s Summer Series to attend the…

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August 14, 2020

Corporate Partners / County News / MACo Events / News You Can Use / Summer Series

The Future of Transportation is Approaching at 311 MPH

Don’t miss MACo’s Summer Series Solutions Showcase on advancing transportation technology! MACo’s Summer Series includes content directly aimed at solving common governance and administrative challenges. Investment in infrastructure projects that could boost local economies is just one area of focus. Register for MACo’s Summer Series to attend a live session hosted by Northeast Maglev, a MACo Bronze Corporate Partner. Title: The Future of Transportation is Approaching at 311 MPH Description: Now more than ever, investment in infrastructure…

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August 4, 2020