Date and Time: Friday, May 16, 2025 from 10:00am – 3:30pm

Location: Camarena Memorial Library
850 Encinas Ave. Calexico

*Lunch and snacks will be provided!

The Institute for Local Government invites you to a hands-on training designed to help local agencies in Imperial County create more sustainable, inclusive, and collaborative outreach & engagement efforts. This session will provide practical tools, strategies, and resources to build trust, engage your community authentically, and foster strong, effective partnerships with community-based organizations. By learning how to better engage with community and other local partners, agencies can ensure that their initiatives — whether focused on housing, sustainability, capital improvements, recreation, public safety, or more — are informed by community needs and guided by meaningful dialogue.

Topics include:

• New strategies to reach and involve residents who are often left out of engagement efforts.
• Tools and meeting formats to get the public input you need.
• Tips on designing engaging, fun workshops that encourage open dialogue.
• Reframing messaging to focus on community values and the benefits of participation.
• Building lasting, meaningful relationships with community organizations and increase trust within your community.
• This training is open to all staff and elected officials from local agencies who are involved in public engagement and outreach. Join us in strengthening the foundation for community-centered public service.

Questions? Reach out to Hanna Stelmakhovych at HStelmakhovych@ca-ilg.org