Miles & Stockbridge Adopts Next-Generation Corporate Giving Platform

Mid-Atlantic law firm Miles & Stockbridge will implement a new corporate giving platform that uses next-generation technology to help their employees find meaningful volunteer opportunities in their communities. From the Miles & Stockbridge website: The law firm is the first in the mid-Atlantic to introduce Salesforce.org Philanthropy Cloud, a comprehensive corporate impact platform that gives employees access to a broad network of opportunities to donate, volunteer and advocate for any cause. Miles & Stockbridge plans…

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Kaiser Permanente Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

Thirty-one Kaiser Permanente hospitals recently received "high performing" ratings for one or more of their measures in U.S. News & World Report's 2019-20 Best Hospitals study. From Kaiser Permanente's website: The 30th annual study analyzes 25 specialties, procedures, and common conditions to assess hospital performance. Evaluations are based on more than 4,500 medical centers and designate the top 90th percentile of hospitals nationwide. According to the report: 31 Kaiser Permanente hospitals are “high performing” for…

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BGE Showcases EVsmart initiative

The heat index hit record highs last week, but that didn't deter attendees from BGE's recent EVsmart program kickoff event. Electronic vehicles from makers like Tesla, BMW, and Ford were featured at the event - meant to promote the positive impacts of EVs on the environment, and their wallets. From BGE's website: The State of Maryland set a goal to have 300,000 zero-emissions vehicles on the road by 2025 to help meet its air quality…

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AT&T Takes Next Step Toward Introducing 5G Over Sub-6GHz Spectrum

Last week, AT&T successfully completed their first data transfer over Sub-6GHz spectrum, bringing us one step closer to 5G connectivity nationwide. From AT&T's website: After making our first data transfer over Sub-6GHz spectrum in the field this week, AT&T is a step closer to introducing 5G over sub-6 spectrum, with plans to offer nationwide 5G in the first half of 2020. This milestone connection was made in Plano, Texas using a Qualcomm Technologies smartphone form…

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AARP to Fund Nearly $1.6 Million in Community Projects Nationwide

AARP recently announced the largest group of AARP Community Challenge grantees to date - with plans to distribute $1.6 million among 159 grant winners across all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rice and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “AARP’s teams on the ground across the country hear from mayors, local leaders and residents about the value of getting quick wins to create long-term change. We developed the Community Challenge grant program to answer that call and…

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Big Data, Big Solutions: Transform Your Data Into Insights with Google Cloud

Google Cloud will host a session demonstrating how local governments can benefit from their tools and applications to improve public safety and the spread of critical information at MACo’s Summer Conference as part of MACo’s Solutions Showcase. MACo’s 2019 Summer Conference, “Winds of Change,” will take place on August 14-17 at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. Nearly 3,000 individuals from across Maryland will gather to discuss advancements and changes being seen…

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The State of Health in Maryland

United Healthcare will host a session on the health analytics of Maryland residents, adapting your members' healthcare decisions, and ways to increase wellness throughout the State at MACo’s Summer Conference as part of MACo’s Solutions Showcase. MACo’s 2019 Summer Conference, “Winds of Change,” will take place on August 14-17 at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. Nearly 3,000 individuals from across Maryland will gather to discuss advancements and changes being seen at…

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Moving “Beyond Fast” with Comcast Business

Comcast will host a session on high performance network connectivity and how it can enhance the work of local governments at MACo’s Summer Conference as part of MACo’s Solutions Showcase. MACo’s 2019 Summer Conference, “Winds of Change,” will take place on August 14-17 at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. Nearly 3,000 individuals from across Maryland will gather to discuss advancements and changes being seen at all levels of government, from cybersecurity…

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Strategies to Reduce Your Retiree Health Liabilities

Aetna will host a session on long-term health care liabilities facing local governments at MACo’s Summer Conference as part of MACo’s Solutions Showcase. MACo’s 2019 Summer Conference, “Winds of Change,” will take place on August 14-17 at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. Nearly 3,000 individuals from across Maryland will gather to discuss advancements and changes being seen at all levels of government, from cybersecurity to Phase III WIP to school funding.…

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Why 5G is Crucial for the Smart Government of Tomorrow

Verizon will host a session on 5G Technology and its impact on local governments at MACo’s Summer Conference as part of MACo’s Solutions Showcase. MACo’s 2019 Summer Conference, “Winds of Change,” will take place on August 14-17 at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. Nearly 3,000 individuals from across Maryland will gather to discuss advancements and changes being seen at all levels of government, from cybersecurity to Phase III WIP to school…

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