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From all of us at the LGMA, we wish you a happy and memorable holiday season! We are filled with gratitude for our incredible members and partners for their achievements throughout this year. Please note, our office will be closed on December 23 and will reopen on January 6.
We would like to give a special thank you to our 2024 Professional Development Partners, Lidstone & Company, Stewart McDannold Stuart, and Young Anderson, and our 2024 Travel Grant Partner, Lidstone & Company. We are grateful for your continued support this year.
The LGMA 2025 CAO Forum is open for registration!
“The LGMA CAO Forum provides a supportive and safe space for CAOs to build a strong and engaging community where new and experienced CAOs can thrive.”
- Previous CAO Forum Attendee
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We’re counting down some of the many achievements by the sector and the association in 2024! Don’t miss our full year-in-review highlights on our blog page, including the LGMA pet gallery! https://t.co/jGM8MYCJTC
The 2025 LGMA Learning Calendar is now available, featuring programs that target key skills for local government professionals. And don’t forget our complimentary lunchtime connect events—a perfect opportunity to network with peers. https://t.co/xU4Kilah70
The LGMA is building a database of individuals interested in contractor roles with local governments for the General Local Elections in October 2026. If you're interested in joining the database as a contractor and/or mentor, please complete the form. https://t.co/gn9VaZiPA9
The LGMA 2025 CAO Forum is here! An event dedicated to #LocalGovernment CAOs, covering governance, labour negotiations, Indigenous engagement, and more.
Early bird rates are available until Dec 31. Register today! https://t.co/97onXOyu0A
Last week, LGMA staff, board members, chapter directors, and guests came together for a transformative strategic planning session. We are immensely grateful to everyone who contributed their time, insights, and expertise to this process.
LGMA’s latest edition of Exchange Magazine is now available!
“I was pleasantly surprised by how well the tool lends itself to collaboration... And the community doesn’t have to absorb any additional cost.”
- David Lind
Don’t miss the full issue: https://t.co/nCl2mPExK0
Grow your skills as a newly appointed or aspiring Corporate Officer! At the end of this course, you will know the key roles and responsibilities of the CO and the sections of the legislation that apply to the role. Register now to reserve a spot. https://t.co/nenYZWWuGb
As another successful year of LGMA training and development comes to a close, we’re looking back on some of the many achievements by the members and the association in 2024! Find our year in review highlights on our blog page. https://t.co/mFQB6CMbXA
Thank you to the many presenters and volunteers who helped make the 2024 Foundations of Local Government Learning Series a success! Congratulations to the 73 participants who completed their final module last week, and thank you to our presenters.
A newly revised version of the LGMA Corporate Officer Handbook is coming out in early 2025! This resource will assist corporate officers in fulfilling their responsibilities. Keep an eye on our newsletter for the announcement. https://t.co/fpuB1vcJhG
It’s not too early to start planning next year's professional development journey! The 2025 LGMA Learning Calendar is now available, packed with opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. https://t.co/075cDI2oZ0
The LGMA is building a database of individuals interested in contractor roles with local governments for the General Local Elections in October 2026. If you're interested in joining the database as a contractor and/or mentor, please complete the form. https://t.co/uPG5lirBKY
Registration is now open for the LGMA 2025 CAO Forum! LGMA members can take advantage of early bird pricing by registering before December 31, 2024. https://t.co/DCEhaINYXt
LGMA’s latest edition of Exchange Magazine is now available!
“I encourage people to look for partnerships. Maybe there’s an opportunity to work with the private sector.”
- Cynthia Coates
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Save the date! LGMA Annual Conference 2025 will take place from June 10 – 12 in Kelowna, BC. Look for speaker announcements and early bird rates in the new year! https://t.co/7shgcl52D4
Start planning next year's professional development journey today! The 2025 LGMA Learning Calendar is now available, packed with opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. https://t.co/RygrMlRhnJ