ITIA & IEZA Fall Conference
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Summit Chicago

205 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

Join us in the heart of downtown Chicago for a full day of insight, innovation, and connection at the ITIA & IEZA Fall Conference. We’ll have a packed agenda of sessions from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, ending with a networking reception at Swissotel Chicago.

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! 

Draft Agenda – Updated August 14

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

There is a block of rooms at Swissotel for the conference. Please use this link to book.  Rooms are available from $309 per night, plus tax and fees.

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!

As a convenience for those who are staying for the IML conference, we have reserved a small block of rooms at Hyatt Regency, with rates starting at $334/night. Use this link for the group rate.

 

 

 

 

Conference Sponsorship Registration

Thank you for supporting our event. Your sponsorship is integral to our ability to serve our communities and provide quality programming for our members.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Networking Reception Sponsorship is available to one sponsor who provides $4,000 or more to support the Networking Reception. The Network Reception Sponsor will receive:

• One full-page, full color ad in the Conference Program
• Signage at the Networking Reception
• Signage at the Conference, as the Network Reception Sponsor
• Opportunity to address the conference attendees with Opening Remarks at the

Networking Reception

• Verbal Recognition during the conference
• Four (4) complimentary Conference Registrations

Platinum Sponsorship is available to sponsors who provide $2,700 or more to support the conference costs, including but not limited to, the production of the conference program materials, the rental and operations of the audio/visual equipment, and the serving of food and beverages throughout the conference. The Platinum Sponsors will receive:

• One full-page, full color ad in the Conference Program
• Signage at the Conference, as a Platinum Sponsor
• Verbal Recognition during the conference
• Four (4) complimentary Conference Registrations

Gold Sponsorship is available to sponsors who provide $2,000 or more to support the conference costs, including but not limited to, the production of the conference program materials, the rental and operations of the audio/visual equipment, and the serving of food and beverages throughout the conference. The Gold Sponsors will receive:

• One half-page, full color ad in the Conference Program
• Signage at the Conference, as a Gold Sponsor
• Verbal Recognition during the conference
• Three (3) complimentary Conference Registrations

Silver Sponsorship is available to sponsors who provide $1,300 or more to support the conference costs, including but not limited to, the production of the conference program materials, the rental and operations of the audio/visual equipment, and the serving of food and beverages throughout the conference. The Silver Sponsors will receive:

• One quarter-page, full color ad in the Conference Program
• Signage at the Conference, as a Silver Sponsor
• Verbal Recognition during the conference
• Two (2) Complimentary Conference Registrations

Bronze Sponsorship is available to sponsors who provide $650 or more to support the conference costs, including but not limited to, the production of the conference program materials, the rental and operations of the audio/visual equipment, and the serving of food

• and beverages throughout the conference. The Bronze Sponsors will receive:
• Logo in the Conference Program
• Signage at the Conference, as a Bronze Sponsor
• One (1) complimentary Conference Registration

 

To sponsor the event, please reach out to Abby Powell at Director@illinois-tif.com

Payments can be made by ACH, credit card, or check. High resolution jpeg images are required for the logos.

Checks can be mailed to:

Illinois Tax Increment Association

15 South Old State Capitol Plaza, Second Floor

Springfield, IL 62701

Register now for the Spring 2025 Conference hosted by the Illinois Tax Increment Association (ITIA) and Illinois Enterprise Zone Association (IEZA) on May 7, 2025-May 9, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois. IMPORTANT NOTE! the Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree room block is full, but we have other aviabale room blocks for the 2025 Spring Conference.  Northfield Inn & Suites for $129, Spring Hill Suites for $199 for Wednesday and $159 for Thursday, and or Residence Inn for $179 a night. You can reserve a room at these rates in the registration link below!   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: ·      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   If you’re an IEZA Member, you should receive a conference registration code.   Register now for the Spring 2025 Conference hosted by the Illinois Tax Increment Association (ITIA) and Illinois Enterprise Zone Association (IEZA) on May 7, 2025-May 9, 2025 in Springfield, 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: ·      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   If you’re an IEZA Member, you should receive a conference registration code.   Don’t miss out on a tremendous opportunity to network with fellow Illinois TIF and Enterprise Zone communities!   Register Now