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Downstate City/County Management Association FALL DOWNSTATE MEETING Decatur, IL October 12 & 13, 2023 Agenda Thursday, October 12, 2023 4:00 p.m.    Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center (1095 Rotary Way, Decatur, IL). Tour the state-of-art law enforcement training facility and take part in law enforcement simulator training (VirTra). The facility was built & donated by… Read More about Downstate Meeting Fall 2023

Internship Panel Discussion Summary: This discussion will delve into the ever-evolving realm of internships within local governments, examining how these programs have transformed over time and the vital role coaching and a learner mindset play in their overall effectiveness. The speakers will emphasize the importance of adopting a coaching approach by leaders and explore how… Read More about October ILCMA Professional Development Event & Metro Luncheon- Hybrid Events

About the Idea Exchange The ILCMA Communications Committee sponsors a quarterly Idea Exchange.  All Idea Exchanges are virtual, are designed for participants to learn from their peers and use breakout rooms to facilitate organic discussions. What is AI/ChatGPT and Why Is Everyone Talking About It? If you believe media reports, artificial intelligence (AI) is spreading… Read More about ILCMA Idea Exchange: What is AI/ChatGPT and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

Social Event Sponsorships: $4,000 - Gold Sponsor of Tuesday Night BBQ Sponsor of drink tickets for both Tuesday and Wednesday nights Sponsor of Wednesday night social event at the highlands Sponsor of Wednesday night entertainment Signage and Company swag at all events Individual and Company announced recognition of sponsorship at the Tuesday night BBQ and… Read More about Summer Conference Social Event and Golf Sponsorships 2024

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May Professional Development:  Grant Writing Tips & Tricks for Beginners Join your colleagues to learn about best practices for writing winning grants and helping you to understand the basics of putting together proposals and budgets for a greater rate of success. Jared Walkowitz, Chief Accountability Officer with Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity will… Read More about May ILCMA Professional Development Event Hybrid Event

Downstate City/County Management Association SPRING DOWNSTATE MEETING Rantoul, IL APRIL 13 – 14, 2023 Agenda April 13 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.      Lunch at Willow Pond Golf Course, 808 Golf Course Rd., Rantoul, IL 12:30 p.m.                         Tee Times begin at Willow Pond Golf Course 6:30 p.m.                 … Read More about Downstate Meeting Spring 2023

April Professional Development:  Emerging Preparedness Put into Action DC Sniper Case - Could it Happen Again? 23 days of terror when a pair of snipers shot 13 and killed 10. Fear froze the DC metro area. This case review will cover all major aspects of that complex investigation including: tactical response, investigative protocols, media relations,… Read More about April ILCMA Professional Development Event & Metro Luncheon- Hybrid Events

8:00 AM Check-In 9:30 AM Shotgun Start Lunch included at the turn Awards Buffet 2:00 PM See the EVENT FLYER for more details If you have a foursome please list them in the "special notes" field on the next page.… Read More about Metro Golf Outing 2023