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Experience our Mobile Tours, crafted to inspire knowledge sharing and highlight initiatives municipal leaders can replicate in their own communities. Mobile tours are hosted on Wednesday, December 2, in conjunction with the MML Excellence in Leadership Conference.
Fells Point & Harbor East Walking Tour: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The regular rate for the Excellence in Leadership Conference ends on October 30. Register at the regular rate while there's still time. By securing your registration, you would have the opportunity to:
Connect with fellow municipal staff and elected officials in Baltimore City for the first time in decades.
The Maryland Municipal League's Municipal Achievement Awards are awarded annually to cities and towns that have successfully implemented policies and programs that advance good governance and the well-being of our communities. The Awards will be presented at the 2026 Excellence in Leadership Fall Conference, which will be held December 2 – 4, 2026 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.
Municipalities will be recognized in four areas of governing excellence:
October 1 marks the beginning of the regular rate for the 2026 Excellence in Leadership Conference. Prepare yourself for LeadershipCon by marking these key dates on your calendars.
September 30 is the last day to register at the early bird rate. Don’t wait. Grab the early registration rate before the regular rate kicks in.
You wouldn't want to miss an opportunity to:
Make registration easy by joining MML staff for the first round of LeadershipCon Virtual Office Hours, to be held on September 25 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Though registration has already begun, it doesn't hurt to have a refresher on hand.
Join us on Tuesday, September 15 at noon as we provide an overview of the event registration process that will include:
The wait is over. Registration for the annual Excellence in Leadership conference is officially open.
For the first time in decades, we are bringing LeadershipCon to Baltimore City, a city full of historical impact on the nation. You wouldn't want to miss an opportunity to:
As we prepare to launch attendee registration for the Excellence in Leadership Conference on September 8, it's best to make sure you have your dates correct. Check out our Leadership Con website and mark your calendars with important dates.
Banner City/Town Contenders – Your Journey to the May 11 Deadline
MML's Banner City/Town Program bestows formal recognition each year to cities and towns that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to MML programs and activities. The program serves as a guidepost on how to make the most of your MML membership.
Get ready for another year of exciting and memorable events. From virtual webinars to our annual "If I were mayor, I would..." Essay Contest ceremony, you won't want to miss out. Save the dates for all MML events and stay in the loop with any updates, as we prepare for our special 90th anniversary celebration!
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Only seven days are left to join a record number 84 municipalities and their officials at this year's Excellence in Leadership Fall Conference. The Fall Conference is known to draw our most engaged members and this year's line up will a deliver dynamic 40+ sessions and workshops revolved around relevant issues to help Maryland's municipalities serve their more than two million residents.
New to registering your officials for an MML conference? Or need a refresher course?
Our Leadership Development team will host Virtual Office Hours focused on using our MC Pro registration system on September 20 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Sign up today for one of three regional tours being planned in conjunction with the MML Excellence in Leadership Fall Conference. Tours are free and open to MML municipal officials registered for the full conference.
Neighborhood Revitalization Tour
November 6, 1 - 2:30 PM
Join the City of Cambridge's neighborhood revitalization team for a walking tour highlighting housing opportunities and urban development. Explore various sites at different stages of the city's revitalization plan, from acquisition to occupancy, and gain insights into community transformation.
Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman Tour
November 6, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Explore Cambridge's history with the Harriet Tubman Tour, a captivating under-two-mile journey starting at the local museum. Led by Tubman Museum Director Linda Harris, founder of “We Walk With Harriet, this walking musical lecture traces Harriet Tubman’s extraordinary life from her birthplace and provides a deep connection to her legacy.
Charting Economic Development and Tourism
November 8, 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Discover Cambridge's maritime heritage on the Waterways Economic Development Tour. Explore how the Choptank River and City Marina have driven economic growth, and end with a visit to the Choptank River Lighthouse and its museum, celebrating Dorchester County's maritime history. Ideal for those interested in leveraging local natural resources and future tourism opportunities.
Don't miss the opportunity to experience your choice of one of the three tours being offered. Sign up today!
Getting a broad cross section of residents engaged on important issues in our communities is as challenging as its ever been. The Academy for Excellence in Local Governance graduate class at this year's MML Excellence in Leadership Fall Conference will provide participants with insights and skill building to help you better tackle these community engagement challenges.
Seats are going fast, so be sure to select the Community Engagement Academy graduate class when you register for the conference. And remember, graduate classes are open to Academy for Excellence in Local Governance graduates only and pre-registration is required.
