❄️ Happy Holidays from the GFRC! As we say farewell to 2025 and ring in the new year, we'd like to celebrate the people and partnerships that make our work meaningful. We wouldn't be here without your support-- and for that, we thank you! We wish you a wonderful 2026! ❄️

Applications for the Illinois Certified Public Manager® program are open now and CLOSE SOON! Trust us– you don’t want to miss out on a program that gives #publicsector and #nonprofit employees the opportunity to hone their #leadership skills, improve #communication, and solve workplace challenges.

Interested in making a difference in the workplace? Here are some reasons why the Illinois Certified Public Manager® program is a perfect fit for you! Don't forget-- applications close at the end of this month. Apply now to secure your spot! gfrc.uic.edu/training/ill...

Curious about the Illinois Certified Public Manager® #curriculum? Click through to read more about the seven core competencies this program offers, and don't forget to apply now before our application deadline of 12/31!

The Government Finance Research Center (GFRC) is a research unit dedicated to innovative and unbiased public finance research and education that provides technical assistance on how to make government work better and improve the fiscal health of our communities.

We're coming up on the last few days of the CPM application period-- don't miss your chance! Head to our website to learn more about our professional development program for local government and nonprofit employees! #PublicSector #nonprofit #government #policy

Curious about the Illinois Certified Public Manager® #curriculum? Click through to read more about the seven core competencies this program offers, and don't forget to apply now before our application deadline of 12/31!

Did you know? We're currently upgrading our social media presence! Connecting with us online is the best way to hear about GFRC related news, reports, and updates— scan any of the QR codes below to find us on X, Bluesky (you're here!), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!

TIME IS RUNNING OUT to sign up for the Illinois Certified Public Manager® program! If you're a professional working in #nonprofits #publicsector #local #government, then this program is for you! Strengthen your workplace skills with the GFRC, and sign up on our website by 12/31 to secure your spot!

Interested in making a difference in the workplace? Here are some reasons why the Illinois Certified Public Manager® program is a perfect fit for you! Don't forget-- applications close at the end of this month. Apply now to secure your spot! gfrc.uic.edu/training/ill...

Have you heard? We recently published a new paper! Written in conjunction with a @uiccuppa.bsky.social UPPA student, Thao Pham, this paper is part of a larger GFRC report, "Planning for Tomorrow: Challenges States Face in Forecasting Long-Term Expenditures". @pewtrusts.org (cont.)

Applications for the Illinois Certified Public Manager® program are open now and CLOSE SOON! Trust us– you don’t want to miss out on a program that gives #publicsector and #nonprofit employees the opportunity to hone their #leadership skills, improve #communication, and solve workplace challenges.

The Illinois Certified Public Manager® program gives #publicsector and #nonprofit employees the opportunity to collaborate with others in a fun growth environment. Applications are open NOW for our next cohort– click the link below to learn more! gfrc.uic.edu/training/ill...

From all of us at the GFRC, we want to wish you a Happy Thanskgiving!

Last week, our inaugural Certified Public Manager® cohort met to learn about #leadership, #culture, and #communication in the workplace. Signups to join our next cohort close on December 31st! To get in on the action, visit the link below. See you there! gfrc.uic.edu/training/ill...

So far, we've had cohort members from backgrounds in #publicworks, local #government, #policy, and management. Applications are open NOW for our next cohort– visit the link below to learn more! gfrc.uic.edu/training/ill...

The Illinois Certified Public Manager Program is now accepting applications for the next cohort starting in January 2026! Apply Today to reserve your spot!!!

Check out this new report from our friends at @civicfederation.bsky.social on #Fragmented #WaterGovernance in #Illinois! Laura Medwid and Deborah Carroll from @uicgfrc.bsky.social were happy to lend their expertise to the amazing Mahnoor Ashraf who authored the report. civicfed.org/dividedwater...

DEADLINE TODAY!!! APPLY NOW!!!

LAST CALL FOR ILLINOIS CPM!!!!! We still have a few seats remaining for the inaugural cohort starting August 22nd. Application deadline extended to August 19th! APPLY NOW!!! appserv7.admin.uillinois.edu/FormBuilderS...

LAST CALL FOR ILLINOIS CPM!!!!! We still have a few seats remaining for the inaugural cohort starting August 22nd. Application deadline extended to August 19th! APPLY NOW!!! appserv7.admin.uillinois.edu/FormBuilderS...

🚨 Last chance to join the 2025 cohort! The deadline to apply for the Illinois Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program is August 8. Take the next step in your public service career 👉 gfrc.uic.edu/training/ill... #PublicService #LeadershipDevelopment #CPM

Are you a public sector professional looking to grow your leadership skills and advance your career? Join our upcoming info session on Tuesday August 5 at 12 pm to learn about the Illinois Certified Public Manager Program. RSVP here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/db12f9...

Set to launch! IL's only Certified Public Manager program this August at the @uicgfrc.bsky.social! Read what the CPM designation can do for you go.uic.edu/CPMLaunch and register for an info session on July 28 or Aug. 5! go.uic.edu/CPMReg @uicppma.bsky.social

Are you a public sector professional looking to grow your leadership skills and advance your career? Join our upcoming info session on Monday July 28 at 12 pm to learn about the Illinois Certified Public Manager Program. RSVP here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0193ab...

Are you a public sector professional looking to grow your leadership skills and advance your career? Join one of our upcoming info sessions to learn about the Illinois Certified Public Manager Program. Details and RSVP here: gfrc.uic.edu/training/ill...

We still have spots available for the CPM cohort starting in August....apply today!!!

Frequent budget swings and shifting priorities are undermining U.S. energy innovation. A case study of one federal office shows how political whiplash can stall progress on clean tech — or scrap it entirely. By @christelle-khalaf.bsky.social‬, University of Illinois Chicago:

GFRC research highlights how funding instability at the U.S. Department of Energy’s EERE office can derail clean energy progress. Via @us.theconversation.com: theconversation.com/federal-ener...

🚨 New Report: The Good, The Bad, and the Super Slow 🕒 We analyzed how long it takes municipal bond issuers to complete audits & who's consistently running late. See trends & outliers: gfrc.uic.edu

Another week...another chance to apply for the Illinois CPM program starting in August!!! Earn your CPM in 12 months working less than 1 hour per day and only $15 per study hour. Please help spread the word about this NEW program for our state!!!

The Illinois Certified Public Manager program is here!!! Applications for the 2025 cohort starting in August are open, so apply now to reserve your spot!

GFRC April Newsletter Highlights: 📜 Launching the Illinois Certified Public Manager® Program 📊 New report on EERE research funding trends 💧 Collaborations on water infrastructure & affordability 📬 Read more: t.e2ma.net/message/35nz... 📥 Join our mailing list: gfrc.uic.edu/about-gfrc/j...

🚨 New from A Conversation With… We chatted with Noah Winn-Ritzenberg, Sr. Director of Public Finance @volckeralliance.bsky.social, to unpack the compounding risks facing state & local finances. Read more: gfrc.uic.edu/a-conversati...

Our newest blog examines the Bush Admin’s Hydrogen Fuel Initiative & its impact on EERE R&D priorities👉 gfrc.uic.edu/the-governme... For more from our examination of EERE awards over the last two decades, don’t miss our webinar on 3/7 at 11 CST. Register👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c9075f...

📢 GFRC will share findings from a project on R&D funding by the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy over the last two decades. 🔍 Register below to Join! 📅 Fri, Mar 07 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST #EnergyResearch #EERE #FundingTrends

Data centers are booming in the Great Lakes region, but their massive energy & water demands raise questions. Are the benefits worth the strain? Smart policy & tech will be key. Read the latest in the GFRC’s monthly blog series by @christelle-khalaf.bsky.social 👉 gfrc.uic.edu/the-governme...

How have public pensions improved their funding? 💰 We talked with Keith Brainard of the National Association of State Retirement Administrators about employer contributions, investment strategies, & why amortization periods matter. Read the full conversation here 👉 gfrc.uic.edu/a-conversati...

New Report Release: Water Rate Setting in Northwestern, Central, and Southern Illinois. lnkd.in/gSr6M2h2 The GFRC has released a report on Water Rate Setting in Northwestern, Central, and Southern Illinois (NCSI). The report discusses findings across several key themes, including... 1/5

The Government Finance Research Center at the University of Illinois Chicago has joined BlueSky!!! Follow us for public finance news, research, training and other fun activities! @debacarroll.bsky.social @christelle-khalaf.bsky.social #AcademicSky #PAsky #PoliSciSky #EconSky #WaterSky gfrc.uic.edu