Educating and informing our members is at the heart of our mission. That’s why Aim hosts webinars on relevant municipal topics such as current legislative issues and cybersecurity. Each of these webinars is designed to keep you up to date on the subject matter and give you takeaways that you can apply in your municipality.

Upcoming Webinars

Local Agency Transportation Workforce Challenges and Opportunities

Thursday, March 13, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Eastern
$25 Aim Member / $55 Municipal Non-Member

Workforce challenges are facing Indiana’s local road agencies, including recruitment difficulties, skill gaps, and retention issues. This webinar will dive into the factors driving these challenges and their impact on infrastructure maintenance and development. The session will also provide practical strategies and policy solutions to help local leaders and policymakers strengthen the talent pipeline and build a sustainable workforce for the future.

Cyber Fraud: How to Defend Against the Inevitable Attack

Thursday, March 27, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Eastern
$25 Aim Member / $55 Municipal Non-Member

Cyber fraud continues to be a growing threat to the public sector, with increasingly sophisticated attacks. This webinar will cover the top cyber fraud scenarios, including transactions with reputable vendors, contractors, and the like. Real world stories, best practices, and other strategies will be discussed to ensure you and your municipality are not a headline.

The Advantages of Synthetic Turf

Tuesday, April 8, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern
$25 Aim Member / $55 Municipal Non-Member

Discover the advantages and benefits of synthetic turf for a variety of municipal spaces on this webinar. From playgrounds and sports complexes to golf facilities, dog parks, pickleball/bocce courts, and entertainment spaces, learn how synthetic turf offers a durable, low-maintenance, and cost-effective solution for municipalities. We’ll explore the key differences between synthetic and natural turf, including performance, longevity, and environmental considerations. Whether you’re looking to upgrade existing facilities or plan new recreational spaces, this workshop will provide valuable insights to help you make informed decisions for your community.

Urban Forestry

Tuesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Eastern
$25 Aim Member / $55 Municipal Non-Member

Many communities are looking for ways to attract businesses, enhance economic growth, and cultivate better neighborhoods. One way to help those efforts is to integrate the concepts of urban forestry and the benefits of trees. This webinar will help community leaders by defining the “the urban forest”, highlighting its benefits, and outlining the opportunities and responsibilities involved in maintaining it. The presentation will also introduce local, regional, and national programs and organizations that assist communities in managing and expanding their urban forest. Topics will include technical and financial resources, an overview of the Tree City USA program, and foundational management strategies tailored for Indiana communities.

2025 Aim Legislative Recap Webinar

Thursday, May 8, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Free for Aim Members / $55 Municipal Non-Member

The 2025 Legislative Session is shaping up to be one of the most significant in decades. The long, budget-writing session is set to conclude in the final week of April. As the session wraps up, you’re likely aware of the major, high-profile bills affecting municipal government. However, many important matters don’t make the headlines. Join this free webinar for Aim members, scheduled for an extended time, to gain insight into the new laws taking shape and how they will impact communities of all sizes in the weeks and months ahead.

Registration & Cancellation

Registration is available until 5 p.m. the day before the webinar; registrations after this time cannot be guaranteed. All webinars begin at the scheduled Eastern Standard time. You will receive email confirmations and reminders from Erin Jamison-Koenig or Zoom Webinar. Your confirmation email provides you with webinar access information.

You cannot cancel if you have signed up to attend a webinar. You’ll be invoiced and sent the recording and materials regardless of whether you attend the live webinar.

Looking for a previous webinar? 

The recording and materials from every Aim webinar is available.

MMI Credit for Webinars & Workshops

Participation in Aim webinars and workshops is eligible for Municipal Management Institute credit. The Municipal Management Institute (MMI) provides educational opportunities to Aim members, enabling them to sharpen their leadership skills, learn new techniques for tackling common local issues and improve services to citizens, while working towards their Certified Municipal Official status.

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