APWA City Branch IIJA Event with CMAP's Erin Aleman
WHAT
The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) creates a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in roads, bridges, rails, and water infrastructure. Northeastern Illinois soon will start seeing millions of dollars that can go toward building a more resilient future. Join us for a presentation with Erin Aleman, Executive Director of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), who will share more about IIJA, what it means for the region, and how communities can compete for IIJA’s many funding opportunities.
WHEN
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M
WHERE
The Gage
24 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60661
REGISTRATION
Live: $60 Registration includes Lunch, PDH, Networking and Cash Bar
Online: $5 Registration includes Link to Broadcast of Presentation
Speaker Bio
Erin Aleman is Executive Director of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). Appointed in June 2019, Aleman oversees an agency that employs more than 100 staff members who develop and implement recommendations in ON TO 2050, the long-range plan for northeastern Illinois. Aleman has more than 15 years of experience with developing transportation and land-use policies. She began her career at CMAP before moving to the Illinois Department of Transportation, first as a Bureau Chief and then Director of Office of Planning and Programming. In addition to being the first woman to serve as CMAP’s Executive Director, Aleman is also first professional planner to lead the agency. Crain’s Chicago Business recognized Aleman’s accomplishments by naming her to its 2019 “40 Under 40” list.
AGENDA
11:30 Reception
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Presentation
1:00 Q and A
1:30 Announcements/Adjourn
Link to Broadcast of Presentation
APWA is working with CMAP to provide IIJA information to communities and Public Works staff who are underserved and potentially underfunded which is a priority of IIJA. As you wish to convene a group at one location to watch Ms. Aleman’s remarks APWA wants to help you. Please contact John Mick II, PE, APWA City Branch Education Chair, (312) 505-1149 to discuss this extra outreach.
Holiday Door Prizes
Attendees, in person at The Gage, are invited to bring extra cash for various Door Prizes which will be won at the event. Every dollar raised will be used for APWA Scholarships for students and professionals in our industry.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are soliciting Sponsors to help fund our Scholarship Program. Sponsorships are available immediately:
$100 - Luncheon Sponsor (Includes 1 Seat and Sponsor Recognition)
$200 – Premium Table Sponsor (Includes 2 Seats and Sponsor Recognition)
$300 – Millennium Table Sponsor (Includes 3 Seats and Sponsor Recognition)
