Thursday, December 19, 2024
Thanks to MMA’s Preferred Partnership with the University of New England (UNE), UNE’s fully online non-credit leadership development courses are being made available to MMA members at a 50% discount for courses starting in January 2025. Registration closes January 12 and courses start on January 13. MMA members can use the discount code LEADER50 when registering to receive the discounted rate.
The University of New England Online College of Professional Studies’...
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The Maine Municipal Association is pleased to again sponsor the Inclusion Maine Conference on February 11-13, 2025 in Portland, Maine. Our state needs 75,000 new workers by 2029 in order to sustain our economy and growth, and the Inclusion Maine Conference aims to give employers the tools to build belonging for all to attract and retain diverse talent in Maine. More details about the conference and Inclusion Maine can be found at https://www.inclusionmaine.org/conference
MMA members may...
Monday, December 16, 2024
Cass Newell, Town Manager of Harrison, Josh Reny, Assistant City Manager for South Portland, and Scott LaFlamme, Town Manager of Yarmouth, talk with host Kristina Egan about the variety of careers available in municipal government, the meaningful and challenging work, and the opportunities for making a difference in our communities.
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
When? Thursday, November 21, 4-7:30 pm
Please note: The full agenda is available below, and members are invited to drop in for any part of the program you’d like! Attendance for the whole 4-7:30 period is not required.
Where? Reynolds Center at the University of Maine at Machias, 116 O’Brien Ave, Machias, Maine
Who? ALL member employees and elected officials are warmly invited to attend this complimentary event
What's in store? Our "MMA For A Day" event...
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Join Megan Aube, Graduate Admissions Officer at Thomas College, for an informational webinar on Thomas College programs and tuition discount benefits available to MMA members through our Preferred Employer Partnership. Through this partnership, employees and officials at MMA member municipalities can receive a free course and 10% discount on all remaining courses in select online programs. Please view the flyer for more details and to register. View flyer Register for the webinar ...
Friday, October 18, 2024
The Maine Department of Public Safety, Maine Chiefs of Police, Maine Sheriffs Association, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maine and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) are pleased to offer three individual no-cost resilience training opportunities to police professionals in Maine between October 28 and October 31, 2024 . The VALOR Officer Resilience Training Program strengthens participants’ mental and physical wellness by teaching critical mind, energy,...
Monday, September 9, 2024
Blue U will conduct two 90-minute webinars focused on what it takes to create a secure polling place. The sessions will take place at 10:00 a.m. on September 19 and October 1. The fee for participating in the session is $100. To register for the September 19 webinar, please click here. To register for the October 1 event, please use this link.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The 2024 Stormwater Conference will be held Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6 at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland, Maine. This year’s conference is focused on “Adapting for the Coming Storms”.
This biennial conference brings together professionals from the Northeast region and fosters connections between technology companies, planners, infrastructure designers, builders, engineers, and state and municipal leaders. Learn from and collaborate with...
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Join Thomas College on August 28th, 2024, for an exclusive webinar in collaboration with the Immigration Law Office of Anastasia White! In this ninety-minute session, gain invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of Optional Practical Training (OPT), Curricular Practical Training (CPT), and the H1B Visa process. Whether you're an employer seeking to understand visa sponsorship or a business looking to enhance your workforce with international talent, this webinar is your...
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
The University of Maine Augusta will host the 2024 Property Tax School at their Augusta campus. The program will run from Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2, 2024. The Property Tax School provides training for Maine assessing professionals but is open to anyone with an interest in property tax assessment and administration. This program is provided by the Property Tax Division of Maine Revenue Services through its Training and Certification program.
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