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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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October 7, 2025

Winter Conference

Register Now for MACo’s Winter Conference!

Attendee Registration for MACo’s Winter Conference is now open. Reserve your spot today and join hundreds of decision-makers discussing Maryland's future. Exhibitor Registration will open soon, first to those who exhibited in 2024, then to everyone else. Interested in exhibiting? Contact our Corporate Relations Manager MACo’s Winter Conference is scheduled for December 10-12, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, MD. The theme is “Local Leadership, Lasting Impact: Shaping What’s Next.” County governments…

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October 3, 2025

Winter Conference

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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September 12, 2025

Winter Conference

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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September 5, 2025

Summer Conference

Thank You, #MACoCon Sponsors – We Couldn’t Do It Without You!

MACo’s Summer Conference, “Funding the Future: The Evolving Role of Local Government,” was a success (Aug 13-16, 2025). See the list of generous industry leaders who support the work of local government through MACo’s conference activities. Learn more about all of our Summer Conference sponsors and see how they made this year’s conference the best one yet. AARP (Governor’s Cabinet Reception) Accela (Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship) Aetna (Buffet Lunch – Thursday) American Fidelity (Attendee Lounge & Affiliate Meeting…

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August 22, 2025

County News / Summer Conference

Through the Lens: Highlights from the 2025 MACo Summer Conference

MACo's 2025 Summer Conference “Funding the Future: The Evolving Role of Local Government,” on Aug 13-16 in Ocean City, MD, was a resounding success! Exceeding all expectations, #MACoCon 2025 achieved high attendance numbers and solidified its reputation as a premier event in Maryland’s local government landscape. This year's theme, “Funding the Future: The Evolving Role of Local Government,” highlighted innovative approaches to widespread local government challenges, like road funding, energy resilience, and the effective implementation…

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August 22, 2025

County Budgets / County News / Economic Development / Feature / Finance and Procurement / Housing and Community Development / Intergovernmental Relations / Summer Conference

Live From Summer #MACoCon With Comptroller Brooke Lierman

This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, we bring you a special treat from the 2025 MACo Summer Conference, and it might involve MACo Executive Director Michael Sanderson taking a turn with the Crab Feast band! But the feature comes to us from a great 2025 #MACoCon 1-on-1 session is Comptroller Brooke Lierman. Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in…

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August 22, 2025

County News / Health and Human Services / Summer Conference

#MACoCon Recap: Leading Through Limits: Protecting Public Health

At the MACo Summer Conference, a panel of public health experts discussed a pressing challenge facing counties today: how to protect and promote community health while working within limited budgets. Dr. Elizabeth Kromm, Interim Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services at the Maryland Department of Health, opened with a focus on workforce and harm reduction. She underscored that both state and local governments have a long list of responsibilities, from fiscal planning and health delivery…

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August 21, 2025

County News / NACo and Federal Issues / Summer Conference

#MACoCon Recap: Navigating Federal Shifts in Maryland

When federal priorities shift, the ripple effects can be felt quickly. At this year’s Summer Conference, the session Navigating Federal Shifts: Opportunities and Challenges for Maryland Communities brought together state and county leaders to discuss how national-level changes in funding, regulation, and policy impact everything from infrastructure and workforce development to local economic growth. The panel, moderated by Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, featured perspectives from Attorney General Anthony Brown, Maryland Commerce Secretary Harry Coker,…

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August 21, 2025

County News / Summer Conference

Large County Coalition Brings Industry Voices to the Table at #MACoCon

At the MACo Summer Conference, the Large County Coalition (LCC) convened county leaders and industry experts for a high-level discussion on workforce, economic growth, and innovation in Maryland’s largest jurisdictions. Prince George's County Council Member Wanika Fisher, Chair of the LCC, opened the session by stressing the importance of sustained dialogue between counties and industry leaders to bolster Maryland’s economic foundation. LCC Panel Speakers Kelly Schulz, CEO, Maryland Tech Council Greg Akerman, President, Baltimore/DC-Metro Building…

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August 21, 2025