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• 2026 ITIA & IEZA Fall Conference

  • Start
    September 15, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    September 16, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Swissotel Chicago, IL

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  2026 ITIA & IEZA Fall Conference
  Tuesday, September 15 & Wednesday, September 16
   Swissotel Chicago

  Join us for the Fall 2026 ITIA & IEZA Conference—bringing together economic development professionals from across Illinois to share practical strategies and real‑world experience. This year’s program features timely discussions on redevelopment, dealmaking, incentive tools, and public engagement, with a focus on implementation, case studies, and peer exchange.

  Connect with colleagues, learn from experienced practitioners, and gain insights you can immediately apply in your community. With a mix of expert panels, project‑driven sessions, and interactive discussions, the conference is designed to deliver both strategy and execution.

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  Continuing education credits will be available for attorneys and planners

  
  

  ️Ask the Experts Lunch (Optional on Day 2)

  Connect with experts during informal lunch roundtables on Thursday, designed for open Q&A. Bring your questions—whether foundational or community‑specific—and get practical guidance from experienced practitioners.

  Hotel Accommodations

  A limited block of rooms is available at the Swissotel Chicago.

  Please use this link to book.   (Rooms prices vary depending on type.)

  Reserve early - Chicago will be VERY BUSY the week of our conference and availability is limited.

  
  

  ⭐  Thank you to our Fall Conference Sponsors! ⭐

  Interested Sponsoring? Details Here
  

  Our conference is made possible by the support of leading firms and organizations in the economic development community. 

  Platinum: PGAV, SB Friedman

  Gold: Johnson Research Group, Moran Economic Development, Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd.

  Silver: Ancel Glink,  DA Davidson

  Bronze:  Arnold & Porter, Bruckert, Behme & Long, P.C., Storino, Ramello, & Durkin

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• TIF Annual Reports with the Comptroller's Office

  • When
    October 02, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Join us for a practical, one-hour webinar led by representatives from the Illinois Comptroller’s Office focused on Annual TIF Reporting requirements. This session is designed to provide clear, up-to-date guidance to help municipalities and practitioners complete reports accurately and on time. Whether you are new to TIF reporting or need a refresher, this webinar will walk through key requirements and offer direct insight from the Comptroller’s staff.

  
  

  What you can expect:

  • Step-by-step overview of the Annual TIF Reporting process

  • Clarification of common issues and frequent reporting errors

  • Live Q&A with representatives from the Illinois Comptroller’s Office

  This webinar is one of several free training opportunities included with membership and is an excellent chance to strengthen compliance and confidence in your reporting process.

  Registration: Free for Members, $50 for non-Members

  
  

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