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• IMET Participant Spotlight: Massac County Monday, August 25, 2025 in Articles

  In our first ever addition of the IMET Participant Spotlight, we explore Massac County, where Treasurer Sarah Bremer and her hardworking team share insights on serving their community in southern Illinois. The IMET Participant Spotlight is our way of highlighting the communities and finance professionals we proudly serve across Illinois.

  IMET Participant Spotlight: Massac County

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• Get involved with IMET! Serve on the IMET Board of Trustees! Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in Articles

  The IMET Board of Trustees is soliciting interest from eligible IMET participants who would like to serve as a trustee of the IMET Board. One board position is now open as of August 11th, 2025. For more information click on the link below:  

  Get involved with IMET! Serve on the IMET Board of Trustees!

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• Summer Projections Heading Into Fall Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Articles

  This article discusses the Federal Reserve’s current rate stance and how the IMET Core Fund offers Illinois public agencies a safe, liquid, and flexible investment option amid uncertainty heading into fall.

  Summer Projections Heading Into Fall

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• Looking for a longer-term investment option? "Set it and forget it"...It's that simple. Monday, June 16, 2025 in Articles

  This article highlights how the IMET Core Fund remains a strong, reliable longer-term investment solution for Illinois public agencies, well-positioned to benefit from potential rate cuts in today’s shifting market.

  Looking for a longer-term investment option? "Set it and forget it"...It's that simple.

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• Spring 2025 Overview and Future Outlook Friday, May 30, 2025 in Articles

  This article provides an overview of economic conditions in Spring 2025, including the impact of tariffs, interest rate expectations, inflation trends, and the outlook moving forward.

  Spring 2025 Overview and Future Outlook

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• Tariffs, the Federal Reserve, and What It Means for Local Governments Friday, April 4, 2025 in Articles

  The article discusses recent U.S. tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, and how these trade measures may impact local governments by affecting investment returns, project budgeting, and procurement strategies due to rising costs.

  Tariffs, the Federal Reserve, and What It Means for Local Governments

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• The Fed's Tune Has Changed...Somewhat Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Articles

  This article explores the Federal Reserve's evolving expectations for 2025.

  The Fed's Tune Has Changed...Somewhat

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• Outlook for 2025: Balance and Caution Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in Articles

  IMET gives an outlook for 2025 in this article here:

  Outlook for 2025: Balance and Caution

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• IMET Board Officers for 2025 Friday, January 17, 2025 in Articles

  As we embark on a new year, join us as we welcome new leadership. Several of our Trustees are stepping into exciting roles on the IMET Board. To view the IMET BoT, click here.

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• Why You Should Invest in a Local Government Investment Pool Monday, January 13, 2025 in Articles

  This article discusses why local governments should invest in a Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP). It covers the important benefits that LGIP's offer to local governments as well as the differences among the LGIP's.

  Why You Should Invest in a Local Government Investment Pool

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