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IEZA & ITIA Spring Conference 2025

  • May 07, 2025
  • 1:00 PM
  • May 09, 2025
  • 12:00 PM
  • Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree and Horace Mann Headquarters in Springfield, IL
  • 50 registrants

Registration

  • Members of IEZA are eligible for the member registration rate. Please use the registration code found in your email. If you need assistance, contact Ashley at Ashley@illinois-tif.com.
  • ITIA Members must log in to select this rate. Please contact Ashley at Ashley@illinois-tif.com if you need help logging in to your account.
  • Bronze Sponsorship is available to sponsors who provide $650 or more to support the conference costs.

    Includes 1 conference registrations, among other benefits. For a full list of benefits, please contact Ashley at Ashley@illinois-tif.com.
  • Gold Sponsorship is available to sponsors who provide $2,000 or more to support the
    conference costs.

    Includes 3 conference registrations, among other benefits. For a full list of benefits, please contact Ashley at Ashley@illinois-tif.com.
  • Available to a sponsor who provides $4,000 or
    more to support the Networking Reception. Among other benefits, this sponsorship includes the opportunity to address the conference attendees with Opening Remarks at the
    Networking Reception.

    Includes 4 conference registrations. For a full list of benefits, please contact Ashley at Ashley@illinois-tif.com.
  • Available to sponsors who provide $2,700 or
    more to support support the conference costs.

    Includes 4 conference registrations, among other benefits. For a full list of benefits, please contact Ashley at Ashley@illinois-tif.com.
  • Silver Sponsorship is available to sponsors who provide $1,300 or more to support the conference costs.

    Includes 2 conference registrations, among other benefits. For a full list, please contact Ashley at Ashley@illinois-tif.com.
Register

Join economic development professionals, municipal leaders, and practitioners from across Illinois for the Spring IEZA & ITIA Conference in Springfield, IL! This annual event is an essential gathering for those involved in Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Enterprise Zones, and Business District development. Attendees will gain valuable insights from experts, share best practices, and stay up to date on key legislative and policy updates impacting economic development in Illinois.

Who Should Attend?

  • Economic Development Professionals
  • Municipal Officials & Staff
  • Developers & Business Leaders
  • Attorneys & Consultants Specializing in TIF & Enterprise Zones
  • Finance & Planning Professionals

Key Session Topics:

Draft Agenda - check back for updates!

✅ Eligible Costs – What qualifies and how to maximize funding opportunities
✅ Negotiating with Taxing Bodies - Hear about a successful project 
✅ Residential Development – Best practices for community growth
✅ Downtown Redevelopment Strategies – Revitalizing your city's core
✅ Business Districts – Visit a project site that relied on business district designation 
✅ TIF & Enterprise Zone Administration Topics – Practical guidance for program management
✅ Updates from DCEO – The latest from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

Important Hotel Booking Notice

Springfield will be very busy during the conference due to the Illinois legislature being in session. Rooms will fill up quickly, so attendees are strongly encouraged to book accommodations ASAP. A block of rooms is available at the Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree, but reservations must be made by April 16 to secure the conference rate. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain valuable insights into Illinois economic development tools and strategies. Register today! 

Are you interesting in learning more about sponsorship? 

Click here for an description of sponsorship levels!


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