{"product_id":"lp_611716","title":"From Data to Decisions: A Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Webinar Series (Fall 2026)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLearn the fundamentals about how to assess tax increment financing (TIF) projects and proposals. This three-part webinar series takes an in-depth look at what decision makers need to know when considering using this important economic development tool. Using a best practices approach, this series offers lessons for developing practical skills in a strategic framework to know when and how much to utilize TIF wisely when promoting your community’s long-term economic growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBased on ICMA’s new book \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookstore.icma.org\/tax-increment-financing-a-practical-guide-for-analyzing-tif-risks-benefits-and-outcomes-p109.aspx\"\u003eTax Increment Financing: A Practical Guide for Analyzing TIF, Risks, Benefits, and Outcomes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, this series is hosted by the book’s authors:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDr. John Kovari, Professor of Political Science \u0026amp; Public Administration at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and Joseph Gromacki, the City of Madison’s TIF Coordinator (Retired).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat You Will Learn:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePractical skills used in evaluating TIF proposals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eReal estate development basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAccurately forecasting future TIF revenue \/ Creating a “TIF Run”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHow to evaluate cost projections for TIF proposals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHow to evaluate TIF finances based on metrics used in the real estate and financial industries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHow to scale TIF development assistance to determine the appropriate level of support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTIF best practices from across the country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCase study examples of TIF districts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Attend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to the book, this program is designed for local government managers (both city and county), assistant managers, department heads, attorneys, and economic development and planning officials who would like to gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of TIF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequired Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eTax Increment Financing: A Practical Guide for Analyzing TIF Risks, Benefits, and Outcomes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAvailable in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookstore.icma.org\/tax-increment-financing-a-practical-guide-for-analyzing-tif-risks-benefits-and-outcomes-p109.aspx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookstore.icma.org\/tax-increment-financing-a-practical-guide-for-analyzing-tif-risks-benefits-and-outcomes-digital-p110.aspx.\"\u003eDigital\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSessions, Schedule, and Reading List\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eALL PROGRAMS WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 1:00-2:30 PM EASTERN\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWednesday, October 28, 2026 | Session 1: TIF Basics | Chapters 1 and 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the first session of the series, you will learn the basics about what TIF is and how it works, as well as how to start evaluating TIF proposals (including how to create a formal TIF application process and determine a project’s initial financial feasibility).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWednesday, November 4, 2026 | Session 2: Evaluating TIF Projects \u0026amp; Finances | Chapters 3 and 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the second session, you will learn the fundamentals of how real estate developments are discussed and how TIF can be evaluated in this context, investigating how TIF requests can be analyzed by investigating their project costs and financing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWednesday, November 11, 2026 | Session 3: Scaling TIF Assistance and Best Practices | Chapters 5 and 6\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the third and final session, we will continue covering how to analyze the financial side of TIF deals and learn how best to scale TIF assistance so as to minimize the fiscal risks associated with using it. The last section will summarize keys points and cover some best practices of TIF from around the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: All sessions will be recorded and available on demand shortly after the conclusion of the live event. Participants will have access to the recordings for six months from the date of purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Licenses\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistration is by the license, meaning one license per participant. Group discounts are applied at checkout as follows: 2 or more registrants = 35% off for members \/ 7% off for nonmembers; 5 or more registrants = 40% off for members \/ 12% off for nonmembers; 10 or more registrants = 50% for members \/ 25% off for nonmembers. \u003cstrong\u003eTo purchase multiple licenses, enter the desired number of participants into the \"Quantity\" selector above and click \"Add to Cart\"\u003c\/strong\u003e; see the group registration instructions below for more information on registering your participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the purchaser needs to be an ICMA member to receive the member rate. Nonmembers may request invoices on behalf of members in their community to receive the member rate; please send requests via email to \u003ca href=\"learning@icma.org\"\u003elearning@icma.org\u003c\/a\u003e. Staff registration lists for group purchases must be submitted within six months of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistered participants will receive a downloadable certificate of completion upon course completion. While groups are welcome to view the series together from an auditorium or conference room using a single license, only one certificate will be issued per license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for Registering Groups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/icma.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-03\/icma-learning-lab-register-licenses.xlsx\"\u003eDownload the registration spreadsheet »\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill in all visible columns (\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eplease do not reveal the \"hidden\" columns\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e When filling in the State column, please use the two-letter, all-caps abbreviation (ex. Maryland should be MD). For the Address column, you may use your organization’s main office address rather than personal addresses of each registrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the list is completed, email list to Julian Lamphear at \u003ca href=\"mailto:jlamphear@icma.org\"\u003ejlamphear@icma.org\u003c\/a\u003e and add the words \"Tax Increment Financing Series Registration for [your organization]\" to the subject line of the email. All staff members must be submitted within six months of purchase; unused licenses will expire after this period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow four to five business days for processing. When access is granted, your staff members will receive an email with next steps. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, please contact the webinar program manager Julian Lamphear at \u003ca href=\"mailto:jlamphear@icma.org\"\u003ejlamphear@icma.org\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICMA Learning Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50091829985557,"sku":"LP_611716","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0387\/2533\/files\/611716-bbd2d79b-2edf-460f-a372-690590b4968c.png?v=1786721404","url":"https:\/\/shop.learninglab.icma.org\/products\/lp_611716","provider":"ICMA Learning Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}