Read more about the article Contemplating Our Congestion Crisis at #MACoCon
MACo Events / Transportation and Public Works / Winter Conference
Contemplating Our Congestion Crisis at #MACoCon

Marylanders are starting to think about the future and how to expand options for getting around. Congestion is a huge problem in Maryland, but what should be done to move forward? Join MACo's Winter Conference session, Contemplating Our Congestion Crisis, to hear more about possibilities of the future. Details follow: Title: Contemplating Our Congestion Crisis Description: Everyone can agree that there is an issue with traffic congestion in Maryland. With new plans and projects being…

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November 7, 2019
Read more about the article Nationwide Retirement Solutions Can Help You Increase Your Health and Wealth #MACoCon
Corporate Partners / County News / MACo Events / Winter Conference
Nationwide Retirement Solutions Can Help You Increase Your Health and Wealth #MACoCon

MACo's Platinum Corporate Partner Nationwide Retirement Solutions (NRS) is hosting a Solutions Showcase Session on Health Savings Accounts as an additional vehicle for retirement savings at MACo's Winter Conference. MACo’s Winter Conference, “Building for the Future,” will be held on December 4-6, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, MD. Government and private sector leaders will gather in Dorchester County to discuss how we can work together to build a strong foundation…

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November 5, 2019
Read more about the article RALI Maryland Aids Counties in Prescription Take-Back Efforts, Achieves “Record-Breaking” Results
County News / MACo Events / Winter Conference
RALI Maryland Aids Counties in Prescription Take-Back Efforts, Achieves “Record-Breaking” Results

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and many others joined the Rx Abuse Leadership Inivitaive of Maryland (RALI Maryland) on Tuesday, October 22, to spread the word about National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Hosted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration each April and October, Take-Back Day gives citizens a chance to bring unused and expired medications to designated locations across their state. The results of the most recent Take-Back Day have been described as "record-breaking" by…

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November 5, 2019
Read more about the article Breaking Down the Blueprint: School Funding in Focus
County Budgets / County News / Education / MACo Events / State Budget and Fiscal Issues / Winter Conference
Breaking Down the Blueprint: School Funding in Focus

Obviously, The Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education (Kirwan Commission) is a big deal right now. With recommendations from the Funding Formula Workgroup finalized and the full Commission's last scheduled meeting creeping up later this month, there is no better time to join MACo's Winter Conference Session, Breaking Down the Blueprint: School Funding in Focus during #MACoCon. Join our panelists in deep diving into exactly what this whole Commission is about and what it…

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November 4, 2019
Read more about the article How Should Counties Handle Cyberattacks?
County News / Information Technology / MACo Events / Winter Conference
How Should Counties Handle Cyberattacks?

When hackers demanded $51,000 from the city of Atlanta, Atlanta refused to pay. City officials did not want to encourage attacks like this in the future and ultimately paid a higher price than the ransom. While costs associated with the attack were high, it also brought about a realization on how unprepared the City was and what steps were needed to build a better future. Since joining the team, Atlanta's Chief Information Officer Gary Brantley…

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October 31, 2019
Read more about the article Calvert, Queen Anne’s County Receive Awards at LGIT’s Annual Meeting
Corporate Partners / County News / News You Can Use / Winter Conference
Calvert, Queen Anne’s County Receive Awards at LGIT’s Annual Meeting

MACO's Platinum Corporate Partner Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) will be honoring both Calvert and Queen Anne's County with awards at their Annual Meeting today in Annapolis. Calvert County is the 2019 recipient of the Training Award, for consistently taking advantage of LGIT-sponsored training classes and seminars. Queen Anne's County will receive this year's Claims Award for excellence in reporting, investigation and reduction of claims. The theme of LGIT's 32nd Annual Meeting is "Providing The…

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October 31, 2019
Read more about the article Follow MD’s 2020 Census on Social Media
County News / MACo Events / Winter Conference
Follow MD’s 2020 Census on Social Media

The Maryland Department of Planning and the 2020 Maryland Census are gearing up for Census efforts by promoting their communications channels. From the US Census Bureau: CENSUS 101 What is a census and why is it important? Once a decade, America comes together to count every resident in the United States, creating national awareness of the importance of the census and its valuable statistics. The decennial census was first taken in 1790, as mandated by…

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October 30, 2019
Read more about the article Discover Next-Gen 311 Solutions with TelaForce at #MACoCon
County News / MACo Events / Winter Conference
Discover Next-Gen 311 Solutions with TelaForce at #MACoCon

TelaForce returns to MACo Winter Conference to share next generation 311 solutions as part of MACo's Solutions Showcase Sessions. This session will help county governments discover ways to better serve their constituents through multi-channel customer communications. MACo’s Winter Conference, “Building for the Future,” will be held on December 4-6, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, MD. Government and private sector leaders will gather in Dorchester County to discuss how we can…

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October 30, 2019
Read more about the article Harnessing Digital Records Management with Motorola Solutions
County News / MACo Events / Winter Conference
Harnessing Digital Records Management with Motorola Solutions

MACo's Gold Corporate Partner Motorola Solutions is hosting a Solutions Showcase Session to help you streamline your digital records management at MACo's Winter Conference. MACo’s Winter Conference, “Building for the Future,” will be held on December 4-6, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, MD. Government and private sector leaders will gather in Dorchester County to discuss how we can work together to build a strong foundation for the changes to come.…

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October 30, 2019
Read more about the article Discuss Energy Efficiency, 311 Solutions, HSAs and More at Winter #MACoCon!
Corporate Partners / County News / MACo Events / Winter Conference
Discuss Energy Efficiency, 311 Solutions, HSAs and More at Winter #MACoCon!

MACo's Winter Conference, December 4-6, is expected to draw 650+ participants to the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, Maryland. The main educational sessions have been announced, but we're also offering a series of Solutions Showcase Sessions to help you effectively navigate common governance issues. MACo’s Winter Conference, “Building for the Future,” will be held on December 4-6, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, MD. Government and private sector leaders will…

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October 30, 2019
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