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• 2026 IEZA & ITIA Spring Conference

  • Start
    April 22, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    April 23, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Peoria Pere Marquette, 501 Main Street, Peoria IL 61602

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  Join economic development professionals, municipal leaders, and practitioners from across Illinois for the 2026 Spring IEZA & ITIA Conference at the Pere Marquette in Peoria, IL! 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
  • Attorneys & Consultants Specializing in TIF & Enterprise Zones
  • Finance & Planning Professionals

  *DRAFT AGENDA COMING SOON*

  Continuing education credits will be available for attorneys and planners

  There is a block of rooms at  Pere Marquette for the conference. Please use this link to book.  Rooms are available from $145 per night, plus tax and fees.

  
  

  Schedule Overview:

  Tuesday, April 21

  Opening reception for early arrivals -- more details coming soon!

  Wednesday, April 22

  9am - Membership Meeting

  9:30 - 5:00 - Sessions

  5 - 7 - Networking Reception at Kelleher's Irish Pub

  Thursday, April 23

  9am - 4pm - Sessions

  4pm - 5pm - Board Meeting

  Are you interesting in learning more about sponsorship? 

  Click here for an description of sponsorship levels!

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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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  2025 ITIA & IEZA Fall Conference
  Tuesday, September 15 & Wednesday, September 16
   Swissotel Chicago

  Join us in the heart of downtown Chicago for a 2 days of insight, innovation, and connection at the ITIA & IEZA Fall Conference. 

  This is your chance to explore bold ideas, tackle shared challenges, and connect with professionals shaping the future of economic development in Illinois and beyond. Register now—you won’t want to miss it! 

  (Continuing education credits will be available for attorneys and planners)

  Are you interested in sponsoring? Check out the full list of sponsorship options here and please call or email Abby if you have any questions!

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• TIF Annual Reports with the Comptroller's Office

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

  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 ITIA 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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