IGFOA 2010 HOT TOPICS CONFERENCE

Join colleagues for to examine the financial management challenges facing Illinois local governments

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Program Description: IGFOA showcases the training programs and information sharing started 50 years ago to encourage professional, responsible management of local government finance in Illinois. 

Learning Objectives: Participants will

• Discuss tactics Illinois local governments are using to balance budgets

• Examine practices to manage local government revenue and expenditures

• Identify fixed income investment strategies

• Explore benefits of intergovernmental pooling

• Obtain helpful information from colleagues on practical solutions for handling cash management issues

• Gather pertinent information on the Federal economic stimulus package

• Explore various cash management options based on individual community needs

• Discuss recent cash management challenges based on the economy and other factors

• Explore legal and organizational pitfalls of furloughs, reorganizations, voluntary reductions, layoffs, early retirements and other staff reductions

Intended Audience: Finance officers, finance staff, and other local government professionals  

Delivery method: Group-Live

Program Level: Overview

Prerequisites: No prerequisites required

Advanced Preparation: No advanced preparation required

Earn about 6 CPE credit

AGENDA

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Cancellation Policy:  A $20 cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations up to March 11, 2010. Cancellations after March 11, 2010 and no-shows are responsible for the full tuition. Substitutions may be made with advanced notice. IGFOA reserves the right to modify the agenda and/or speakers, cancel the training due to low enrollment, or to close registration if full.

If you have any questions regarding this seminar, cancellations, complaints, or refunds, please contact the IGFOA at 815-752-8941 or info@igfoa.org.

LOCATION

NIU Naperville

1120 East Diehl Road

Naperville, Illinois 60563

Directions:  http://www.igfoa.org/contact.html

Hotel Rooms:  Overnight rooms are available near NIU Naperville campus. For a listing of area hotels, please visit http://www.igfoa.org/contact.html.    

REGISTRATION

Register on-line to pay by check or credit card

* The member fee applies to IGFOA public sector members, IGFOA associate members, or IGFOA public sector member substitutes. If you have questions about your membership, contact IGFOA at 815-752-8941. The IGFOA reserves the right to invoice an individual at the non-member rate if membership dues have not been paid for the current calendar year.

This event complies with all Illinois Gift Ban Act restrictions as registration fee/payment is fair market value.  Third party registrations or payments are not accepted for any event and any registrations and or payments made for an individual outside of your government or firm will be returned.

EXHIBITORS

Table Top Exhibits

Thursday, March 25

Set-up 7:30 - 8:45 PM

Exhibit 10 AM to 5:00 PM

Dismantle 5:00 - 5:30 PM

Vendors are invited to share their products and services at table-top exhibits in the NIU Naperville atrium. Break service for the Hot Topics Conference will be offered in the atrium.  Fee includes skirted table and conference registration for one individual.  Exhibitors are welcome to participate in conference sessions. 

Each additional individual from an exhibiting firm that will be working at your table -- regardless of how many hours the individual will be working -- must register and pay the individual registration fee for the Hot Topic Conference. Name badges and session admission will only be made to paid registrants. Please note that the registration fee cannot be prorated. Like all registrants, exhibitors are responsible for their own travel and lodging arrangements.

Electricity, telephone, Internet, audiovisual equipment can be made available for an additional charge through NIU Naperville. Exhibitors are responsible for any additional charges for equipment or service needs. Exhibit table reservations are on a first in/first paid basis. Payment in full by check or credit card must be received within one week of submitting an application to reserve an Exhibit Table.

IGFOA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417.  Web site:  www.nasba.org

If you have any questions regarding this seminar, cancellations, complaints, or refunds, please contact the IGFOA at 815-752-8941 or info@igfoa.org.

Register on-line to pay by check or credit card