MTCMA’s 45th Annual Statewide Manager Interchange

Sponsored by: Maine Town, City and County Management Association
Date: 3/21/2025
Location: Hollywood Hotel & Conference Center, 500 Main St., Bangor, ME 04401
Time: Registration/Breakfast: 8:00-9:00 am / Workshop: 9:00am-3:30 pm
Presenter(s): Various, see agenda
Cost: MTCMA Members: $99 | New Members/1st Time Attendees: $50 | Interns/Aspiring Managers/Managers in Transition: $50 | Non-Members: $198

Training for: Manager, MTCMA

Agenda

8:00 – 8:45am    Registration, Breakfast & Networking (Visit with Sponsors)
8:45 – 9:00am    Welcome & Introduction of All Attendees

9:00 - 10:00am    Keynote Session: Best Practices are the Enemy of Innovation
Presenter: Patrick Ibarra, Owner, The Mejorando Group(MTCMA Certification: 1 credit Leadership category)

10:00 - 10:55am     Ethics 
Presenters: Jack Clukey, MTCMA 1st Vice President & Certification Chair & Phil Crowell, City Manager, City of Auburn & MTCMA Ethics Chair
(MTCMA Certification: 1 credit Ethics category)

10:55 - 11:05 am   Break & Networking (Visit with Sponsors)

11:05 - Noon   Fundamental Policies 
Presenters: Cameron Ferrante & Kristin Collins, Partners, Preti Flaherty
(MTCMA Certification: 1 credit Human Resources or Legal categories)

Noon – 1:00 pm    Lunch & Networking (Visit with Sponsors)

1:00 – 2:00 pm   Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace 
Presenters: Erica Lacroix, Town Manager, Town of Farmington; Audra Caler, Town Manager, Town of Camden and Brian McDonald, Director IT & Administration, Maine Municipal Association 
(MTCMA Certification: 1 credit Human Resources, Leadership or Legal categories)

2:00 – 3:00 pm   Legislative Updates
Presenter: Kate Dufour, Director Advocacy & Communications, Maine Municipal Association
(MTCMA Certification: 1 credit Legal category)

3:00 p.m. – End    Closing Remarks/Giveaway Drawings
 

Overnight Accommodations:
MTCMA is pleased to offer two options for your overnight accommodation needs:
 

Hollywood Hotel & Conference Center - 500 Main St., Bangor, ME 04401

• Riverview Queen or King rate $129.99
• Reservation can be made using the group code “MTCMA” www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com
• If you experience any issues trying to make your reservation online, please contact the facility directly to make your reservation at 877-779-7771
• If you are tax exempt, please make sure to provide that information to the facility upon making your reservation.
• CUT-OFF DATE: February 18, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott - 22 Bass Park Blvd, Bangor, ME 04401 (across from Hollywood Hotel)

• King Studio rate $159.00
• Reservation can be made using the group code “MTCG” Booking LINK
• If you experience any issues trying to make your reservation online, please contact the facility directly to make your reservation at 855-440-4244 or 207-433-0800
• If you are tax exempt, please make sure to provide that information to the facility upon making your reservation.
• CUT-OFF DATE: February 20, 2025

 

Event Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be submitted using this Cancellation form to cancel your registration for an event. Cancellations received before 3/14/25 will be assessed a $15 administrative fee for processing. Cancellations received on/after 3/14/25 will be charged 50% of the course fee. Any registrant who does not attend and does not cancel their registration (i.e., no-show) and any cancellation received the day of the event will be charged the full registration fee.

If you have questions, please contact the Educational Services Office at (800) 452-8786 or (207) 623-8428 or [email protected].

Official confirmations are emailed to all registered attendees one week prior to the event date.

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