MACo’s 2025 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by LiUNA!

About LiUNA!:  LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – is a powerhouse of workers who are proud to build the United States and Canada. A half-million strong, we are united through collective bargaining agreements which help us earn family-supporting pay, good benefits and the opportunity for advancement and better lives.

SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION:

Title: LIFT: Investing in the Growth of Maryland’s Minority and Women-Owned Contractors

Description: One year after launching the Laborers Investment Fund & Team Program (LIFT), the Laborers’ International Union of North American (LiUNA!) returns to share the impact of this groundbreaking initiative. LIFT was created to strengthen and scale disadvantaged contractors through targeted investment, technical support, and strategic partnerships. In its first year, the program helped fuel business growth, expand union participation, and empower communities across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic. Join LiUNA! leaders to hear real success stories, key lessons learned, and how LIFT continues to drive inclusive economic development in Maryland’s construction industry.

Date: 8/13/2025

Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Be sure to register for MACo’s Summer Conference to attend this session and many more!

MACo’s Summer Conference, “Funding the Future: The Evolving Role of Local Government,” will be held at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD, on August 13-16, 2025.

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