GEN Lunch & Learn: Embracing Change: The Art of Adaptability in Life and in the Market Place
Event Details
| Registration | Register Online |
| Date | Thursday, July 17, 2025
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| Time | 11:30am |
| Location |
PMA Securities, LLC 2135 City Gate Lane, 7th Floor, Naperville, IL 60563 Map and directions |
| Delivery Method | In Person |
| Field of Study | Personal Development – Non-Technical |
| NASBA CPE | Earn 1.00 CPE Hours |
| Contact | IGFOA info@igfoa.org |
Event Cost
| Type | Before 7/11/2025 |
|---|---|
| Members | $ 15.00 |
| Government / Partner Colleagues | $ 15.00 |
| Non-members | $ 20.00 |
Event Description
Join IGFOA's GROWTH AND ENGAGEMENT NETWORK (GEN) for a professional development seminar on July 17, 2025 at PMA Securities, LLC, 2135 City Gate Lane, 7th Floor, Naperville, IL 60563
11:30 AM – 12:10 PM CHECK-IN AND NETWORKING
12:10 – 12:15 PM WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS; LUNCH BEGINS
Andrew Kim, Director, PMA Securities, LLC and Co-Chair of IGFOA GEN
12:15 – 1:15 PM Embracing Change: The Art of Adaptability in Life and in the Market Place
Speaker: Kendra Shelland – Vice President, PMA Asset Management
Description:
Change is constant, whether it involves circumstances, goals and ambitions, outlook, or market dynamics. Growth and adaptability are essential skills for continuous development in both life and business. This seminar will begin with the personal story of Kendra Shelland, and how adaptability, motivation, and creativity propelled her journey from the suburbs of Minneapolis to a trading desk in New York City, and back again, all while pursuing her ever-evolving dreams. The seminar will then transition to strategies for navigating the constantly changing economic environment and marketplace.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Increase adaptability whether internally directed or externally influenced
- Understand leading economic indicators in the market
- Identify impacts of economic and market data
CPE: 1 hour Field of Study: Personal Development – Non-Technical Level:Basic
1:15 – 1:20 PM CLOSING REMARKS
Andrew Brown, Finance Director, Village of Palatine and Chair of IGFOA GEN
Intended Audience: All government management & finance professionals
Delivery method: Group-Live
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: No prerequisites required
Advanced Preparation: No advanced preparation required
Field of Study: Personal Development - Non-Technical
CPE Credits: Earn about 1.0 CPE credits
Garage parking is available free of charge.
Registration & Cancellation Policy
Payments by check should be mailed in advance or made at time of registration by credit card.
Cancellation of an event registration is subject to the following policy:
• No refunds will be given for cancellations the day of the event and no shows.
• For IGFOA event registration cancellations five (5) business days or more prior to an event, refunds will be offset by a $50 cancellation fee.
• For IGFOA event registration cancellations within five (5) business days of the training, refunds will be offset by a cancellation fee of 50% of the registration fee.
• A substitute attendee may be designated provided that the payment has been made and the IGFOA office has been notified in advance.
• Cancellation policy for chapter events may differ from this policy at the chapters’ discretion.
• A written request for a refund must be emailed to the IGFOA prior to the event.
By submitting this registration, the applicant agrees to the registration and cancellation policy above.
IGFOA reserves the right to modify the agenda and/or speakers, cancel the training due to low enrollment, or to close registration if full. Should IGFOA cancel an event, cancellation notice will be sent to the email address provided by each registrant and prominently posted at the IGFOA website page announcing the event.
If you have questions about the cancellation and refund policy, your membership, or a complaint, please contact IGFOA at 630-942-6587. The IGFOA reserves the right to apply the non-member fee to any individual or government that has not paid dues for the current year.
Approved by the National Registry of CPE Sponsors
CPE Registry Illinois Government Finance Officers Association (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 submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.