Read more about the article WWT Has the Tools Counties Need to Improve Digital Engagement at #MACoCon
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WWT Has the Tools Counties Need to Improve Digital Engagement at #MACoCon

World Wide Technologies, Inc. (WWT), MACo's Platinum Corporate Partner, wants to give counties the tools they need to improve their digital constituent engagement. Attend their Solutions Showcase Session at MACo's Winter Conference to see how they can help. Take a Number: Creating an engaging experience for your constituents The focus on user experience in the digital space has lead to increased expectations on how citizens engage with everyday services. Compared to the private sector, the…

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November 19, 2019
Corporate Partners / County Budgets / County News / MACo Events / Winter Conference
Pepco and Delmarva Power Can Help You Build More Efficient Communities at #MACoCon

MACo's Bronze Corporate Partners Pepco and Delmarva Power want to help you build more energy efficient communities with their Solutions Showcase Session at MACo's Winter Conference!  Efficient Buildings Create Efficient Communities Maximizing your budget and improving your building’s performance are crucial to a successful community. Pepco and Delmarva Power’s newest program, Energy Efficiency Communities, can help your organization stretch its dollar and increase its bottom line by reducing electrical consumption and energy bills. The Communities Program…

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November 19, 2019
Read more about the article Maryland Environmental Service Wants to Help You Save Money!
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Maryland Environmental Service Wants to Help You Save Money!

MACo's Bronze Corporate Partner Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is hosting a Solutions Showcase Session to help counties learn how they can save money with shared services during MACo's Winter Conference. Save Money with Shared Services Tightening budgets have put a strain on county governments. With nearly 50 years of experience providing a wide range of environmental services, the experts at MES can help you leverage efficiencies and preserve your bottom line. Explore ways to meet…

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November 19, 2019
Read more about the article Statistics In Schools Program Launched Ahead of 2020 Census
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Statistics In Schools Program Launched Ahead of 2020 Census

The United States Census Bureau's Statistics in Schools program aims to raise awareness around the role of schools in acquiring accurate community census counts. The program includes 67 activities that focus on math, statics and data analysis for children. The program also focuses on English Language Learner adults and children. From the Census Bureau: Overview Statistics in Schools provides more than 100 activities that you can use in any year—and whenever you have a new…

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November 13, 2019
Read more about the article Contemplating Our Congestion Crisis at #MACoCon
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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 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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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