Items tagged: Conference

Illinois Community Risk Reduction Recognized at National Conference

Illinois Community Risk Reduction (CRR) was recognized at the Vision 20/20 Symposium 8, the national bi-annual conference for CRR last week as one of only 5 states acknowledged for exceptional work as a state coalition providing CRR support and resources to communities. Deputy Fire Marshal Jeremy Mitchell was honored, along with the entire Illinois leadership, […]


CGTV Staff Presents at NATOA Conference

Multimedia Producer Brian Paris was an expert panelist during a session on September 22, 2021, at the annual NATOA conference (National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors), which was held virtually this year. The seminar was titled “Ask an Expert: Tearing Down Barriers to OTT.” OTT stands for “over-the-top” and refers to streaming video content […]


City Staffers Attend Women’s Legacy Conference

Three City employees – City Manager Dorothy Ann David, Deputy City Manager Joan Walls, and Financial Services Manager Courtney Kouzmanoff – attended the 8th annual Women’s Legacy Conference in Naperville on May 17.  The theme of this year’s conference was “Breaking Through Barriers.” The conference was hosted by the Legacy Project, an organization dedicated to […]


City Staff Attends Tyler Connect Conference

Three City employees – Seth Brewer (Finance), Cynthia Chandler (Information Technologies) and Daphne Greaves(Information Technologies) – attended the annual Tyler Connect Conference which was held in Dallas, Texas from April 7-10. Tyler, the software company behind the City’s financial and human resources software, uses Tyler Connect to provide opportunities for training and networking between Tyler […]


Staff Attends CAI-IL HOA/Condo Conference

Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) staff attended the Community Association Institute – Illinois Chapter 2017 HOSA/Condo Conference. The conference provided an opportunity to learn about best practices related to HOA/Condo association management, Continuing Education credits for property management professionals, and resource information and training for volunteer board members. The conference also included a vendor fair with […]


Finance Department Hosts Two Day Conference

On February 9 & 10, the City of Champaign hosted a two-day conference of the Downstate Chapter of the Illinois Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA), at the new Home2 Suites hotel. Molly Talkington, the City’s Financial Services Manager/Budget Officer and the Vice-President of Downstate IGFOA, contributed to conference planning and introduced all presenters. Finance Director […]


Regional Neighborhood Network Conference Steering Committee

The Neighborhood Services Department hosted the Regional Neighborhood Network Conference (RNNC) Steering Committee meeting January 21-22, 2016.  The meeting was organized by NSD for member cities participating in the governance of RNNC.  Ten cities were represented at the meeting.  The Steering Committee discussed general administrative issues related to RNNC governance issues and provided feedback to […]


Mayor Feinen to Attend Harvard Conference for Newly Elected Mayors

Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen will join mayors from cities across the country for Harvard Institute of Politics’ (IOP) upcoming Seminar on Transition and Leadership for Newly Elected Mayors in early December.  Every two years, the IOP hosts the country’s preeminent ‎educational and preparatory program for new U.S. mayors. Newly elected mayors from prominent cities […]


Regional Neighborhood Network Conference Coming to Champaign in 2016

The Neighborhood Services Department Coordination division attended the Regional Neighborhood Network Conference (RNNC) held in Bowling Green Kentucky June 10-12. The RNNC is a network of 22 cities in 5 mid-west states (IL, OH, KY, TN, IN). Annually the group holds its conference in one of the network cities, where 300- 400 neighborhood organizers, leaders, […]


HR Risk Manager Attends Medicare Secondary Payer Educational Conference

On Monday, September 29 and Tuesday, September 30 Risk Manager Larry Krause attended the 2014 Medicare Secondary Payer Educational Conference in Rosemont, Illinois.  Speakers were attorneys that are well versed on the subject and included Daniel Anders and Russell Whittle from ExamWorks Clinical Solutions, Zachary Pyers and David Valant from Reminger and Robert Finley from […]