Join ICMA and a panel of data-driven equity experts as they dive into how you can optimize one of the most powerful tools for influencing change, the budget. By being guided by data and program-level insights, you can repurpose and reprogram your organization to achieve foundational results that result in thriving, equity-focused community outcomes. Stop by on April 12, for a 90-minute webinar that will help you rethink your budgeting strategy.

Focused on building your personal and professional resilience, the 2022 ICMA Regional Conferences are dedicated to enhancing your ability to bounce-back and thrive by offering new strategies, best practices, and creative solutions to some of the greatest challenges faced by your region. The local government management profession will gather in five regions across the U.S. and will give you every opportunity to build connections and strengthen...

Focused on building your personal and professional resilience, the 2022 ICMA Regional Conferences are dedicated to enhancing your ability to bounce-back and thrive by offering new strategies, best practices, and creative solutions to some of the greatest challenges faced by your region. The local government management profession will gather in five regions across the U.S. and will give you every opportunity to build connections and strengthen...

Put your American Rescue Plan Act funds to work for your community. With the specific purpose of aiding in the recovery from impacts of COVID-19 in mind, ARPA funds provide a unique opportunity to address a myriad of existing community issues that the pandemic has exacerbated. One such issue being the systemic inequities that create challenges for populations that are disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Join us on February 16th for a...

Learn how to change your workplace reputation You have been a solid performer who completes reliable work and you are viewed as a productive team member. Or perhaps you are a new employee and do not have much on the job experience, but you know that you have the skill set to do more. You have not yet been given the opportunity to display your ability to lead others and manage important projects, but you know in your heart that you can do it....

For many, the words “equity and inclusion” first brings to mind groups who have been discriminated against and sadly there are MANY. Most don't think of “Veterans” as one of these groups. Unfortunately, Veterans have been discriminated against so often that there are now Federal Laws that protect them. Fortunately, discrimination has not stopped any of our panelists from being successful and they are excited to tell yo...

Some experts say that we are in the beginning stages of new Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made it happen more quickly. What does the workplace of the future look like? Will technology/artificial intelligence replace some humans in the workplace? At what pace will local governments and businesses need to re-train workers to adapt to advancing technology? Will pandemics and emerging technologies change forever the offi...

Strategies for managing the future workplace Some experts say that we are in the beginning stages of new Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made it happen more quickly. What does the workplace of the future look like? Will technology/artificial intelligence replace some humans in the workplace? At what pace will local governments and businesses need to re-train workers to adapt to advancing technology? Will pandemics and...

No one can deny that the year of 2020 was one of uncertainty and anxiety. However, every experienced manager knows that challenges can arise at any time. Good leaders work to build effective two way communication and develop relationships in their communities during good times so that they are better prepared to handle a crisis. What We Will Cover: The importance of establishing quality relationships with your community and its institutions BE...

This free workshop will help you gain the knowledge you need to adapt and update your community’s economic recovery plan. If you do not have a FEMA SID, complete this form before registering for this course: (cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register) How can you build capacity for economic recovery? It starts with a sound planning process to engage key stakeholders to assess your community’s strengths and vulnerabilities. Developing and updati...