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Illinois Government Finance Officers Association presents
IGFOA Economic Update
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Featuring
Diane C. Swonk
Senior Managing Director and Chief Economist
Diane Swonk is a senior managing director and chief economist for Mesirow Financial, a diversified financial services firm based in Chicago. As one of the most sought-after economists in the world, she is frequently called upon by policymakers and business leaders from Washington to Tokyo. Diane joined Mesirow Financial in 2004 after 19 years with Bank One Corporation and its predecessors. She started her career with the First Chicago Corporation in 1985 and quickly moved up the ranks, proving herself as one of the top regional economists in the country. During her tenure with First Chicago, Diane published several nationally acclaimed studies as well as her first book, The Passionate Economist: Finding the Power and Humanity Behind the Numbers. Read more . . .
Live video conference - participate at one of the following sites:
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Illinois State University Normal - confirmed
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Univ. of Illinois Business Innovation Services, Naperville - confirmed
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Black Hawk College, Moline - confirmed
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Rend Lake College, Mount Vernon –confirmed
Register on-line here
Who should attend: Local government finance directors and professional staff, treasurers, pension trustees as well as others interested in understanding how the current economy affects local government.
Description: State-wide seminar to examine how changes in the national, regional and state economies affect local government.
Learning Objectives:
• Examine current status of and changes in regional, state, national, and international economies and impact on local governments
• Learn about the Illinois Department of Revenue and the status of State shared revenues
• Discuss how local governments in various regions are faring in the current economy
Speakers:
Dr. J. Fred Giertz, Professor of Economics and at the Institute of Government and Public Affairs,
Univ of Illinois
Diane Swonk, Chief Economist, Mesirow Financial
Brenda Towers, Illinois Department of Revenue
AGENDA
Delivery method: Group-Live
Program Level: Overview
Prerequisites: No prerequisites required
Advanced Preparation: None required
CPE Credits: Earn about 3.0 CPE towards CPA, CPFO or Trustee continuing education requirements
Registration type |
Fee |
IGFOA member* |
$55.00 |
Non-member |
$105.00 |
*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 or info@igfoa.org.
Registration and Cancellation Policy: Registrations are accepted on a first-in, first registered basis. Payment should be mailed in advance or made at the door. IGFOA reserves the right to apply non-member fee to any individual that has not paid dues for the current year.
If you are unable to attend, please contact IGFOA at 815/752-8941 or info@igfoa.org. A $20 cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations up to September 23, 2010. Cancellations after September 23, 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.
Register on-line here
If you have questions regarding this seminar, cancellations, complaints, or refunds, contact the IGFOA at 815-752-8941 or info@igfoa.org.
Locations:
Illinois State University
Nelson Smith building
Normal, IL
parking permits will be available at check-in
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University of Illinois Business Innovation Services
1100 E Warrenville Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
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Black Hawk College
Building 2, Room 115
6600 34th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265-5899
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Rend Lake College Market Place
Distance Learning Facility
327 Potomac Blvd # A
Mt Vernon, IL 62864-9633
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