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

The Importance of Creative Development Financing in Indiana

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

Development is continuing to get tougher for municipalities. This webinar with industry experts will cover creative development tools to help mitigate financial risk, high construction costs, and interest rates. Learn about what’s working for municipalities around the Midwest and how that could be utilized in your community. Tools such as creative zoning, private activity bonds, property assessed capital expenditures, etc. will be discussed, along with more traditional financings through Tax Increment Financing, public private partnerships, and Build-Operate-Transfer models.

Enhancing Municipal Payments: Tools, Trends, and Best Practices

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

This webinar will explore national post-COVID payment trends and solutions for municipalities of all sizes. Learn how to streamline payables and receivables, reduce fraud risk, and optimize financial processes through tools like commercial cards and vendor automation. Speakers will share real-world examples and practical steps to help your municipality adapt to today’s evolving financial landscape. Key takeaways include actionable strategies and peer insights to enhance efficiency and resilience.

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.

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.

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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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