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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 ow.ly/tEab50Ur2YQ

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! ow.ly/Qli150Ur2WQ

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. ow.ly/N5aA50Ur2Tj

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. ow.ly/THpf50UnJev

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! ow.ly/Ej4550UnJ8m

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: ow.ly/7FV950UnIuA

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. ow.ly/o1jk50UoII9

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. ow.ly/kGOB50UnIl2

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. lgma.ca/manuals1#CorporateOf…

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. ow.ly/xauW50UmQlu

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. ow.ly/5q1k50UjkxA

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. ow.ly/lMso50UjkuL

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 ow.ly/ixko50Ujknq

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! ow.ly/o5UE50Ujki3

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. ow.ly/tkTm50Ujk8Q