Read more about the article Harford County to Host Free Citizen Emergency Preparedness Training
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Harford County to Host Free Citizen Emergency Preparedness Training

The Harford County Department of Emergency Services (DES) is hosting a series of free Citizen Emergency Preparedness Training Courses beginning next month. In order to help citizens feel more prepared in a wide-range of potential disasters and emergencies, Harford County has developed the Prepare Because You Care (PBYC) citizen training class. From Harford County's website: Prepare Because You Care (PBYC) is designed to address preparedness for a wide-range of disasters and emergency situations. PBYC classes…

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January 24, 2020
Read more about the article Volunteer Maryland Partners with Rural Maryland Council for Free Info Sessions
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Volunteer Maryland Partners with Rural Maryland Council for Free Info Sessions

Volunteer Maryland and the Rural Maryland Council (RMC) are partnering to offer information sessions throughout the State. Through these sessions attendees will be able to gain insight into how the agencies work and what services are available to rural-serving organizations. Lunch will be provided at all sessions by the RMC. Sessions will take place on the the following dates: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore…

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December 19, 2019
Read more about the article Walk in the Footsteps of an American Legend at #MACoCon
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Walk in the Footsteps of an American Legend at #MACoCon

Guests of MACo's Winter Conference attendees can experience a tour following in the footsteps of American Legend and Dorchester County native Harriet Tubman. Tour attendees must be personal guests of registered conference attendees, sponsors and exhibitors. From MACo's Winter Conference Registration Brochure: Visit the places where Harriet Tubman lived, worked, and hid before her escape to freedom. Experience the hidden places used by fleeing slaves as you trace Harriet Tubman's path along the eastern shore.…

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November 8, 2019
Read more about the article Embrace the Future with MD Planning Commissioners 36th Annual Conference
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Embrace the Future with MD Planning Commissioners 36th Annual Conference

The Maryland Planning Commissioners Association (MPCA) is hosting their 36th Annual Conference - November 6 & 7, 2019, in Aberdeen Maryland. The theme for this year's conference is 'Meeting the Trends, Embracing the Future," and will include sessions on the following topics: Open Meetings Act State Mandated Planning Commissioner Education Course Planning Commissioner Ethics and Ex Parte Communication Nuts and Bolts of Being a Planning Commissioner Leveraging Layered Incentives for Community Development 10 Characteristics of…

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October 31, 2019
Read more about the article MPCA Annual Conference Set for November
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MPCA Annual Conference Set for November

The Maryland Planning Commissioners Association has selected Aberdeen as the location of their 36th Annual Conference, November 6 & 7, 2019. This year's theme will be "Meeting the Trends, Embracing the Future." From the Maryland Department of Planning: MPCA members have expressed a strong interest to address the multitude of changes regarding housing trends in Maryland. This year, the MPCA conference will host a variety of expert panelists in the housing field, with state, local,…

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September 19, 2019
Read more about the article Ice Cream Social with MD’s CISO John Evans – 9.19.19
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Ice Cream Social with MD’s CISO John Evans – 9.19.19

The Cyber Security Association of Maryland is hosting an ice cream social with special guest John Evans, Maryland's recently appointed Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) - Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 2:00-3:00 pm at M&T Bank Stadium. From The Cyber Security Association of Maryland: "Creating a More Cyber Secure State Through Collaboration | 9.19.19 Ice Cream Social with Maryland State CISO John Evans" | M&T Bank Stadium | 2 – 3 PM Meet John Evans,…

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September 13, 2019
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MACo Member Discount – Grant Management Training Offered in DC this October

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant management workshop in Washington, DC, October 21-22, 2019, and they're offering an exclusive rate to MACo members and their staff.   From Grant Writing USA: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant management workshop in DC, October 21-22, 2019.  This training is for grant recipient organizations across all disciplines. Attend this class and you'll…

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August 23, 2019