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• The IAWA Conference: Listening, Learning, and Serving Illinois Communities Monday, September 21, 2026 in Articles

  IMET’s first IAWA Conference was a valuable opportunity to listen, learn, and connect with Illinois wastewater professionals while gaining a better understanding of the communities they serve.

  The IAWA Conference: Listening, Learning and Serving Illinois Communities

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• Updated IMET Reference Material - September 2026 Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Articles

  IMET has updated its online Reference Materials, reviewed key Illinois public funds legislation, and refreshed links to GFOA best practices to ensure participants have access to current, useful resources as of September 2026.

  Updated IMET Reference Material - September 2026

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• Market Overview - August 2026 Thursday, August 13, 2026 in Articles

  The August 2026 Market Overview provides the latest updates on economic growth, inflation, employment, and Federal Reserve rate expectations.

  Market Overview - August 2026

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• Reporting on the Performance of Public Investment Portfolios Monday, July 20, 2026 in Articles

  Based on GFOA best practices, this article explains how public agencies can evaluate investment portfolio performance and use a scorecard to track safety, liquidity, return, and overall policy objectives.

  Reporting on the Performance of Public Investment Portfolios

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• Celebrating 10 Years of Leadership: Sofia Anastopoulos Marks a Decade with IMET Wednesday, July 15, 2026 in Articles

  IMET celebrates Executive Director Sofia Anastopoulos and the steady leadership, professionalism, and dedication she has provided throughout her 10 years of service to IMET.

  Celebrating 10 Years of Leadership: Sofia Anastopoulos Marks a Decade with IMET

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• IMET Participant Spotlight: Village of Woodridge Tuesday, July 7, 2026 in Articles

  Learn how the Village of Woodridge and Finance Director John Harrington use IMET to support reserves, liquidity, and investment diversification.

  IMET PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT HIGHLIGHTS: Village of Woodridge

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• Put Your Property Tax Receipts to Work with the IMET Convenience Fund Monday, July 6, 2026 in Articles

  Learn how you can put your property tax receipts to work for you in the IMET Convenience Fund

  Put Your Property Tax Receipts to Work with the IMET Convenience Fund

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• Summertime Market Outlook 2026 Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in Articles

  In the summer market update, we discuss the Federal Reserve’s June decision to hold rates steady and what may come next.

  Summertime Market Outlook 2026

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• GFOA Best Practice Highlights the Importance of Measuring Safety, Liquidity, and Return in Public Fund Investment Portfolios Monday, April 27, 2026 in Articles

  In this article, IMET highlights GFOA’s updated best practice on measuring government investment portfolio performance. 

  GFOA Best Practice Highlights the Importance of Measuring Safety, Liquidity, and Return in Public Fund Investment Portfolios

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• IMET Participant Spotlight: Moultrie County Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Articles

  In this edition of the IMET Participant Spotlight, we feature Moultrie County and Treasurer and Collector Stephanie Helmuth, who has helped strengthen the County’s financial position through thoughtful cash management, portfolio diversification, and the support of IMET.

  IMET PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT HIGHLIGHTS: Moultrie County

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