Parks, recreation centers and sports complexes are usually a hub of activity in a community, but due to the COVID-19 ‘shelter in place’ and social distancing recommendations, these facilities have been temporarily closed. Many believe sports and recreation will be key to leading the recovery effort in communities across the country. Join this session to learn more about key considerations and factors for re-opening and utilizing th...

How can local governments address social inequities during a period of significant fiscal stress and uncertainty? The local government budget is a reflection of the needs and priorities of all stakeholders and involves difficult decisions about programs and services that may have to be cut or reinvented. Many believe that addressing social inequities through the budget process is key to leading a strong, strategic and successful economic and p...

A three-part webinar series that takes a forward-looking, strategic approach to budgeting. Learn the budgeting fundamentals that every local government professional should know. Back by popular demand, this three-part webinar series takes a forward-looking, strategic approach to budgeting while showing you how to improve the process and promote economic vitality in your community. Based on ICMA’s A Budgeting Guide for Local Government, F...

Resilience is a critical skill for any successful leader and integral for building a healthy work environment. It IS possible to build resilience. This fast-paced session focuses on tactical, action-oriented strategies to help individuals and teams enhance their resilience, providing beneficial skills for dealing with the immediate challenges of the work environment as well as equipping attendees with meaningful skill sets for the future.

In 1996, a cross-section of stakeholders came together in Pittsburgh for the very first federally co-sponsored National Brownfields Training Conference. Cosponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the National Brownfields Training Conference will take place December 10-13, 2019, in Los Angeles, CA at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Offered every two years, th...