MMA this Month "Monthly news and updates from the Maine Municipal Association." September 29, 2011 Vol. 10, No. 9 |
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You can view issues in HTML, text, or on the web at http://www.memun.org/public/Publications/MMAToday/indexpg.htm . If you decide that you don't want to receive this newsletter at any time, unsubscribe instructions will always be at the end of each issue. Contents: Bulk Records Subcommittee Hearing Notice of Public Hearing: 9:00 a.m. - Friday, October 14, 2011 in Room 438, State House, Augusta. The Bulk Records Subcommittee of the Right to Know Advisory Committee is seeking input from State and municipal government agencies and other interested parties regarding the application of the freedom of access laws to requests for bulk data. Please read this linked document for specific information regarding questions to be addressed. Over $1.1 MILLION Awarded by MMA's Risk Management Services in 2011 MMA RMS would like to recognize all those members who received dividend checks in 2011! We are pleased to announce that:
MMA's Risk Management Services will be holding their 7th Regional Recognition Dinner in Union on October 19th for the Knox and Waldo county regions. Watch for your invitation in the mail! Next Year's LD 1 Average Personal Income Growth is 1.43%. The Maine Farms for the Future Program offers a competitive grant opportunity to assist farmers with researching one or more "ideas for change" to improve the profitability and viability of their farm. The Phase 1 - Business Planning Grant provides up to $6,000 for farmers to develop a written business plan that includes detailed cash flow analyses and profit & loss statements. Successful applicants receive 17 months of technical assistance - from the Maine Department of Agriculture and the University of Maine Small Business Development Centers - to research & analyze their "idea for change." The grant funds also enable farmers to hire professional consultants, researchers and other key advisors of their own choosing. The deadline to apply for a Round 11 - Phase 1 grant, is Wednesday, October 5th, 2011. Grant awards will be announced in early November. To obtain the PHASE 1 - APPLICATION PACKET
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Upcoming Workshops 2011 Workshop Schedule
MFCA's Annual Meeting & Fall Conference - South Portland - 10/26/11 - 10/28/11  MMA's new E-Learning Center In cooperation with MyPlaceToLearn and New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, we are now able to offer several extensive libraries of cost-effective online training courses for your professional development and ongoing education. To access online training, go to the MMA website at www.memun.org. Click on Training & Workshops, and then click on the E-Learning Center logo to open the E-Learning Center. Need to Register for a Password to the Members Area? Municipal Yard Sale & Classifieds Please check the Job Bank/Classifieds for new listings. Posting is a "Do It Yourself" project. If you encounter problems, contact the ResourceCenter@memun.org. This and That (Housekeeping Items)
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