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 Clock is Ticking: How to Avoid Unobligated ARPA Funds as the December 31, 2024 Deadline Looms

Thursday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Eastern
$25 Aim Members / $55 Municipal Non-Member

The American Rescue Plan Act, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program (SLFRF) has a final deadline for local units of government to “obligate” SLFRF program funds on December 31, 2024. We’re heading into the final weeks available to meet this deadline if you have remaining unobligated funds. This webinar will review eligible expenditures, and the most efficient methods to “obligate” funds under the U.S. Treasury’s 2023 Obligation Interim Final Rule to assist units in avoiding the disaster scenario of returning these critical funds to the U.S. Treasury.

CLE credit is pending for this webinar.

Speaker:
Dustin Meeks, Associate, Barnes & Thornburg LLP

The Force Multiplier: Elective Pay & Energy Savings for Local Governments

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

Through the Inflation Reduction Act’s elective pay provisions, entities without tax liability such as tribes, nonprofits, and local governments are able to tap into massive new discounts for clean energy installations. Whether buying solar panels for city hall, installing a geothermal heat pump for a school building, or electrifying your vehicle fleets, local governments can reap new rewards for new technologies through the tax filing process. But the requirements to ensure that cities and towns are eligible and prepared for these benefits are new and can be somewhat tricky to navigate. To help demystify these new regulations, this webinar will include the following experts: the U.S. Department of Treasury will cover the basics of Elective Pay and the new opportunity it and related funding mechanisms provide for local governments; the Center for Public Enterprise will run a sample capital stack to demonstrate layering financing for new installations and provide real-world examples to ensure fiscal discipline; and the Indiana Energy Independence Fund, Indiana’s new nonprofit green bank, will highlight unique financing opportunities available in Indiana.

Speakers:
David Eichenthal, United States Treasury Department
Chirag Lala, Center for Public Enterprise
Alex Crowley, Indiana Energy Independence Fund

Identifying the Many Broadband Programs for Hoosier Communities

Thursday, November 21, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Eastern
$25 Aim Members / $55 Municipal Non-Member

It’s important to stay informed about the latest developments in broadband equity, access, and deployment across the state. This webinar will feature updates on the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, and will guide you through key communications strategies and Digital Equity program opportunities In addition, attendees will learn about available grants and a demonstration of Indiana Digital Skills resources.

Speakers:
Megan Minor, Director of Policy and Outcomes, Delineate
Madisen Mrotek, Research and Data Analyst, Delineate
Amanda O’Daniel, Broadband Program Director, Indiana Broadband Office

Water Loss Audits

Thursday, December 12, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Eastern
$25 Aim Members / $55 Municipal Non-Member

Water loss audits are vital to effective resource management and conducting them annually is essential. This webinar will cover the step-by-step procedures for performing a water audit, discuss who should be involved, and outline the key data needed. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the insights gained from a comprehensive audit and how it can benefit a municipality’s water management strategies.

Speaker:
Chad Reynolds, Circuit Rider, Alliance of Indiana Rural Water

2025 Legislative Session Preview

Thursday, December 19, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Eastern
Free for Aim Members / $55 Municipal Non-Member

The 2025 Legislative Session is fast approaching. Before things get underway at the Statehouse, it’s important to understand what lawmakers are already discussing and which topics are likely to gain more attention. In this free webinar, participants will hear Aim’s insights on the upcoming budget-writing session, along with our strategy for advancing legislation that enhances the efficiency of cities and towns while fostering quality communities. The Aim Government Affairs Team will also explain how you can play an active role in the legislative process and support Aim’s advocacy efforts for your community in Indianapolis.

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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