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DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the IGFOA's Fourth Annual Debt Institute\, a
  full day of learning designed for finance directors and professional staf
 f.  The morning session will include a Keynote Address by Moody’s ratings 
 service about the bond ratings climate\, including challenges specific to 
 unit of local government in Illinois.  Other morning topics include roles 
 of the participants in a bond financing\, preparing for ratings calls\, an
 d a case study on refunding opportunities.  The afternoon session will inc
 lude an address on the current legislative challenges in Springfield from 
 a senior member of the Illinois General Assembly (invited)\, best communic
 ation practices between levels of leadership in a bond financing\, the imp
 ortance of Official Statements and continuing disclosure\, a bond market u
 pdate\, and a session on common missteps in a bond financing.  As in the p
 ast\, a team of seasoned professionals will be available to answer your qu
 estions and provide you with new insights regarding best practices and the
  ever-changing and increasingly complex environment for debt issuance.Inte
 nded Audience:  Finance Directors\, Managers\, Administrators\, Accountant
 s\, Assistant Managers\, Assistant Finance Directors\, and professional st
 aff and officials interested in local government debt management. \nLearni
 ng Objectives - Participants completing this seminar should be able to: \n
 \nBetter understand the bond ratings process and challenges unique to Illi
 nois issuers.\nUnderstand the roles and responsibilities of the participan
 ts in a bond transaction\, including municipal advisors\, underwriters\, b
 ond counsel and disclosure counsel.\nUnderstand the benefits and risks of 
 a bond refunding and how to decide whether to move forward.\nAppreciate th
 e importance of accurate Official Statement disclosure and annual continui
 ng disclosure in the municipal marketplace. \nBetter understand the curren
 t state of the bond market.\nUnderstand common missteps in a bond transact
 ion. \n\nAGENDA AND SPEAKERS\nDelivery method: Group-LiveProgram Level: Ov
 erviewPrerequisites: No prerequisites requiredAdvanced Preparation: No adv
 anced preparation requiredField of Study: FinanceEarn about 6.5 CPE Credit
 sContinental Breakfast\, breaks and lunch included
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LOCATION:NIU Naperville\, 1120 E. Diehl Road\, Naperville\, IL
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SUMMARY:Debt Institute
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