Read more about the article FREE NACo Webinars on Document Management, Grant Administration, Recreation, and Employee Financial Resiliency
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FREE NACo Webinars on Document Management, Grant Administration, Recreation, and Employee Financial Resiliency

Every month the National Association of Counties (NACo) hosts free webinars to provide county leaders and professionals wit knowledge on best practices and hot topics in various areas. Join NACo for the following webinars in July and August: Solving Government Forms and Document Management Challenges July 12th - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm         REGISTRATION Overview - Modernizing government systems and services is a top priority that QuickBase seeks to address in the…

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July 11, 2023
Read more about the article Transformational Tourism – Turning Today’s Opportunities Into Tomorrow’s Necessities
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Transformational Tourism – Turning Today’s Opportunities Into Tomorrow’s Necessities

Tourism – a major economic driver in Maryland – looks very different now than it did a generation ago. Like many county service areas, tourism has experienced significant challenges and found new opportunities post-COVID. Counties across Maryland are embracing the new "work from anywhere" corporate mindset, and hot new travel trends like eco- and agro-tourism have opened up a world of possibilities. The legalization of adult-use cannabis may also become its own factor in Maryland's…

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July 10, 2023
Read more about the article Harford Empowers Nonprofits to Encourage Tourism in the County
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Harford Empowers Nonprofits to Encourage Tourism in the County

Harford County awarded 15 nonprofits $645,000 to encourage overnight tourism to the county. Harford County has awarded nearly $645,000 in FY 2024 tourism grants to 15 local nonprofits aimed at creating "more extended or weekend-long events that increase the number of overnight visitors" to the county. The tourism grants, which have been around for a while, were reorganized into two new funds: the Partnership Fund and the Harford Strides Fund. The reorganization was part of…

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June 27, 2023
Read more about the article A Brief History of a Watershed’s Journey: 64,000 Square Miles of Adventure on the Chesapeake Bay
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A Brief History of a Watershed’s Journey: 64,000 Square Miles of Adventure on the Chesapeake Bay

Each June during the Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week, counties across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania take nine days to celebrate the cultures, history, and natural beauty of the nation’s largest estuary. The week was originally created by the Chesapeake Bay Commission in 2016 and is now celebrated across the watershed; residents are encouraged to celebrate the week with events, activities, and educational programs to acknowledge the significance of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The 2023 theme, “Chesapeake…

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June 7, 2023
Read more about the article Fun Fact: Anne Arundel is Home to Town with Most 18th-Century Brick Buildings in Nation
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Fun Fact: Anne Arundel is Home to Town with Most 18th-Century Brick Buildings in Nation

The City of Annapolis houses more 18th-century brick buildings than any other town of comparable size nationwide. Anne Arundel County and its seat of government, Annapolis, are significant to Maryland and American history and culture for unquantifiable reasons, including their rich architecture and distinguished landmarks. In fact, Annapolis' significance and the City's carefully preserved sites have been called the "Museum Without Walls." A lesser-known aspect of the region's rich history and culture is that Annapolis boasts more…

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April 20, 2023
Read more about the article New Harford County Tourism Funding Model Seeks to Encourage Overnight Stays
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New Harford County Tourism Funding Model Seeks to Encourage Overnight Stays

Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly announced a new tourism funding model last week.  The County will begin offering funds to entities that promote visits lasting longer than a day, rather than providing tourism grant money to individual tourism-related organizations, as it has in the past, without regard for the impact those grants have on hotel stays. “Increasing overnight stays in Harford County is a key component to leveraging tourism to support Harford’s economy and small…

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April 11, 2023
Read more about the article Coming Soon to Your County: Preservation Maryland Pop-Up Field Offices
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Coming Soon to Your County: Preservation Maryland Pop-Up Field Offices

Preservation Maryland is holding a series of pop-up field offices in all 24 counties. As Maryland's largest, oldest, and most effective preservation organization, Preservation Maryland works to protect the state’s irreplaceable heritage while creating a more equitable & sustainable future. MACo has supported Preservation Maryland's efforts to address a number of pressing issues, including sustainable housing, trades-based workforce development, and historic preservation. Preservation Maryland is hosting Pop-Up Field Offices throughout the state – one in each county – to…

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March 8, 2023
Read more about the article Maryland Commerce Awards $1.6 Million for Tourism Projects
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Maryland Commerce Awards $1.6 Million for Tourism Projects

Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism has awarded $1.6 million to support projects in Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, St. Mary's, and Wicomico Counties. The funding, through the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) $750 million American Rescue Plan: Travel, Tourism & Outdoor Recreation program, provided a total of $510 million in state tourism grants across the country to advance the economic recovery and resiliency of communities where…

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March 6, 2023
Read more about the article Fun Fact: Allegany Boasts Best Coffee Shop in the Blue Ridge
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Fun Fact: Allegany Boasts Best Coffee Shop in the Blue Ridge

Five Allegany County businesses, attractions, and events took home Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine's recently announced ‘Best of Awards’ in its February 2023 issue. This is Blue Ridge Outdoors’ thirteenth annual ‘Best of Awards,’ which consisted of an online nomination then polling process in October of 2022. This year, Blue Ridge Outdoors received 200,000 votes in 50 categories, from best local outdoor experiences, guides and outfitters to best local dining spots and events. Allegany County, Maryland,…

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February 1, 2023
Read more about the article Southern MD Designated National Heritage Area
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Southern MD Designated National Heritage Area

The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act was passed by Congress, bringing about an important designation to boost awareness of Southern Maryland. According to a Destination Southern Maryland press release, The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act was included in the recently passed year-end government spending bill and will be signed into law by President Biden. This designation recognizes the unique significance of Southern Maryland to the nation’s history. Becoming the Southern Maryland National Heritage…

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January 16, 2023
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