I-NAPA Boba Breaks are monthly informal virtual meetings held on every second Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m. PST | 11:00 a.m. CST | 12:00 p.m. EST to provide a professional networking opportunity for Asian and Pacific Islander public administrators, students, and vendors serving the public sector to connect and network. Please join us for this unique opportunity to connect!

Join MMASC November 12-14, 2025 in Indian Wells!

Register by October 10

Location: Jackson’s Bistro (601 S. Harbour Island Blvd, Suite 100).

Date/Time: Monday, October 27 from 5:30-7:00 p.m

Make your reservation for the 2025 Annual California Reception on Monday, October 27 from 5:30-7:00 p.m., to join the Cal Cities City Managers' Department, Cal-ICMA, CCMF, MMANC and MMASC in celebrating the local government profession!

Food/Drink: Buffet with Meat and Veggie options. Includes one free drink ticket.

• Gluten Free Options available (Fajita Buffet)

Where: El Torito

Address: 600 Cannery Row, Monterey

Date: Wednesday, October 15th

Time: 7pm-10pm

Come enjoy dinner with us and network with the Cal-ICMA team and our Corporate Sponsors.

*For businesses, only those who are current Cal-ICMA corporate sponsors are able to attend. If you are interested in becoming a corporate partner, please visit https://www.calicma.org/sponsor

I-NAPA Boba Breaks are monthly informal virtual meetings held on every second Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m. PST | 11:00 a.m. CST | 12:00 p.m. EST to provide a professional networking opportunity for Asian and Pacific Islander public administrators, students, and vendors serving the public sector to connect and network. Please join us for this unique opportunity to connect!

LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO, October 8 – 10, 2025, Long Beach, CA

Pre-Conference training Workshop “Governing Amid Rising Incivility”

Date:  Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Time: 8 am to Noon

Registration Fee:  $200 (Member City Official); $375 (Non-Member City Official)

Description:

City councils, staff, and communities are finding too much of their attention diverted to disruptions, discord, and even intimidation. These disruptions can come from the outside or from members of the governing body itself. Getting important goals accomplished requires alignment on the council, good teamwork with staff, and civility in the public square. This workshop will focus on how elected officials, with the support of their executive staff, can govern with the rise of incivility. Even if things are going well and you aren’t experiencing threats or disruptions, your city still needs to prepare to lead if circumstances change. The interactive training workshop will be practical, engaging, and a problem-solving learning opportunity for mayors, city councils, city managers, and city attorneys.

We encourage teams of council members, along with their city managers and city attorneys, to participate in this workshop to create synergy when they return to their home city. Participants will hear from elected leaders, former city managers, a city attorney, and skilled facilitators who work with city councils throughout the state and country.

Trainers:

·         Jan Perkins, Former City Manager/Vice President/Raftelis

·         Rod Gould, Former City Manager, Senior Advisor/Raftelis, Chair/HdL Companies

·         Steve Jones, Former Mayor of Garden Grove

·         Michele Beal Bagneris, City Attorney, Pasadena

·         Nancy Hetrick, Local Government Facilitator, Vice President/Raftelis

To Register:

When you sign up for the Annual League of California Cities Conference, select the pre-conference workshop.

For information:

Jan Perkins: jperkins@raftelis.com (949) 202-8870

MMASC’s premier signature one-day event, Women’s Leadership Summit, offers a full day of inspiration, learning, and connection focused on empowering women and allies in local government. Through a blend of keynote presentations, interactive workshops, engaging panel discussions, and networking opportunities, attendees will explore real-world leadership challenges and walk away with tools to navigate their own professional paths.

For more information and to register, visit www.mmasc.org/WLS.

Join the Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC) for the 2nd Annual Equity Summit, taking place on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Sacramento State University. This one-day summit will bring together public sector professionals, community leaders, students, and equity advocates from across the region for a day of learning, connection, and action.

This year’s theme, “Cultivating Hope and Action for a Brighter Future,” reflects MMANC’s continued commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in public service. The Equity Summit will feature keynote speakers, interactive workshops, technical assistance roundtables, and networking sessions focused on building inclusive leadership and driving equitable policy change.

For more information, visit www.mmanc.org/events/equity-summit.

I-NAPA Boba Breaks are monthly informal virtual meetings held on every second Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m. PST | 11:00 a.m. CST | 12:00 p.m. EST to provide a professional networking opportunity for Asian and Pacific Islander public administrators, students, and vendors serving the public sector to connect and network. Please join us for this unique opportunity to connect!

I-NAPA Boba Breaks are monthly informal virtual meetings held on every second Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m. PST | 11:00 a.m. CST | 12:00 p.m. EST to provide a professional networking opportunity for Asian and Pacific Islander public administrators, students, and vendors serving the public sector to connect and network. Please join us for this unique opportunity to connect!

I-NAPA Boba Breaks are monthly informal virtual meetings held on every second Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m. PST | 11:00 a.m. CST | 12:00 p.m. EST to provide a professional networking opportunity for Asian and Pacific Islander public administrators, students, and vendors serving the public sector to connect and network. Please join us for this unique opportunity to connect!

Packed with Lean training, AI insights, interactive problem-solving, and outdoor networking, join the Municipal Management Association of Southern California for a full-day event designed for local government pros!

For Program Information and to register, visit www.mmasc.org/SummerSession.

I-NAPA Boba Breaks are monthly informal virtual meetings held on every second Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m. PST | 11:00 a.m. CST | 12:00 p.m. EST to provide a professional networking opportunity for Asian and Pacific Islander public administrators, students, and vendors serving the public sector to connect and network. Please join us for this unique opportunity to connect!

Join Cal-ICMA and the Oregon City/County Management Association for a West Coast Networking Mixer at the ICMA Local Government Reimagined Conference!

Unwind and connect with fellow conference attendees after a full day of sessions at our networking event at West Saloon & Kitchen in Denver. Enjoy great conversations, small bites, and a complimentary drink ticket in a relaxed setting.

Event Details:

Location: West Saloon & Kitchen, 501 16th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Date: Wednesday, February 26
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to expand your network, share insights, and build valuable connections. Reserve your spot today.

Cal-ICMA has a tradition of conducting a Call-a-Thon as part of the annual Cal Cities City Managers Department Conference. 

The Cal-ICMA Talent Initiative, in partnership with the Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC), Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC), and Local Government Hispanic Network (LGHN) - California Chapters, will be hosting the annual Call-a-Thon as part of the annual Cal Cities City Managers Department Conference. This year, the Call-a-Thon will be held on Thursday, February 6 from 8:00 am - 9:00 am at The Westin Rancho Mirage.

The Call-a-Thon matches City and County Managers and other Senior Managers with emerging leaders who want career advice or other coaching. Coaches will gather shortly before 8 am in one of the education session rooms for a brief orientation and then will be assigned to call two emerging leaders from MMANC or MMASC. Each telephone call will last no more than 20 minutes. The first call will be scheduled from 8:05 am to 8:25 am. The second call will be conducted from 8:30 am to 8:50 am. All you need to do is bring your smart phone. No preparation is required.

During the two calls, emerging leaders can ask a career development question or two, seek advice about a problematic work situation, or ask for any other career guidance.

If are attending the 2025 City Managers Department Conference and willing to serve as a coach, please contact Frank Benest at frank@frankbenest.com.

The Call-a-Thon is an easy and fun way to create legacy. There is no preparation. All you have to do is bring your smartphone to the event.

Frank Benest, EdD

ICMA Liaison for Next Generation Initiatives

For further questions or inquiries about Cal-ICMA, reach out here.

Cal-ICMA is thrilled to host its annual Networking Dinner at the Cal Cities City Managers Conference on Wednesday, February 5!

Join us for an evening with fellow local government professionals, where you can reconnect with familiar faces and build new connections.

Tickets are $65 for ICMA Members; $105 for Non-ICMA Members. There are no refunds for this event.

A huge thank you to our 2025 Corporate Partners: CLOUDVICE, MadisonAI, Schneider Electric, Transtech, Gravity, Polimorphic, Tripepi Smith, Alpha Omni Development LLC, CSG Consultants, Eaton & Associates, FlashVote, MRG, RPPG / RPMG, With, and Zencity for their support of our profession!

*Business representatives wishing to attend must be a Cal-ICMA Corporate Partner.

As natural disasters become more frequent and intense, it’s critical that local government officials have the tools and resources to respond quickly and recover effectively. To help you navigate these challenges, ICMA, in partnership with FEMA is offering two sessions of “Just-in-Time” recovery management trainings to highlight federal resources available to local governments following a disaster.

The “Just-in-Time” training provides essential, on-demand resources to equip local officials with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of post-disaster recovery. These tailored training sessions address specific needs identified by communities as they emerge, ensuring that the learning is directly relevant and immediately applicable.

The trainings include guidance both from FEMA and other federal agency staff, as well as local government leaders who have been through disaster recovery and can share their experiences. 

ICMA is hosting two free, half-day sessions of the “Just-in-Time" Recovery management training. These sessions are open to any local government professional seeking to gain information and resources to help them prepare to navigate their community through disaster recovery, no matter the type of disaster. Attendees can register for one, or both of the sessions.

Session 2: Just-In-Time Recovery Management Training (January 28, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST)

On January 28, ICMA, in partnership with FCCMA and FEMA, is offering an essential half-day online training. This session will delve into the federal resources that can aid local governments in disaster recovery efforts. Whether you’re responding to a current crisis or preparing for future challenges, this training will equip you with the knowledge to strengthen your community’s resilience.

Training topics for this session include:

• Managing Data and Information

• Housing

• Hazard Mitigation (Stafford Act)

• Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT)

As natural disasters become more frequent and intense, it’s critical that local government officials have the tools and resources to respond quickly and recover effectively. To help you navigate these challenges, ICMA, in partnership with FEMA is offering two sessions of “Just-in-Time” recovery management trainings to highlight federal resources available to local governments following a disaster.

The “Just-in-Time” training provides essential, on-demand resources to equip local officials with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of post-disaster recovery. These tailored training sessions address specific needs identified by communities as they emerge, ensuring that the learning is directly relevant and immediately applicable.

The trainings include guidance both from FEMA and other federal agency staff, as well as local government leaders who have been through disaster recovery and can share their experiences. 

ICMA is hosting two free, half-day sessions of the “Just-in-Time" Recovery management training. These sessions are open to any local government professional seeking to gain information and resources to help them prepare to navigate their community through disaster recovery, no matter the type of disaster. Attendees can register for one, or both of the sessions.

Session 1: Just-In-Time Recovery Management Training (January 21, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST)

Join ICMA, the North Carolina City and County Management Association (NCCCMA), and FEMA for a half-day online training on January 21. This session will focus on federal resources available to local governments during disaster recovery, providing you with the tools to respond and recover swiftly in the aftermath of a disaster.

Training topics for this session include:  

• Planning and Resilience

• Housing

• Public Assistance (Stafford Act)

• Managing Data and Information

Tomorrow’s City/County Manager Forum brings together City Managers, a Councilmember, and an Executive Recruiter to discuss what it takes to move into the City or County Manager position. Individuals in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties who aspire to hold a City or County Manager position should attend.

The Forum is targeted and crafted for Assistant City/County Managers and Department Heads who aspire to become a City or County Manager. The Forum is open to individuals in Santa Clara and San Mateo County government agencies, only.

Application Deadline is November 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Space is limited.
Registration $75

Expand your opportunity to network while at the MMASC Annual Conference by attending the Cal-ICMA Networking Dinner. This event is anticipated to sell out!

Tickets include appetizers, entrée, dessert, and one complimentary beer or glass of wine.

** Note: Business representatives wishing to attend must be a Cal-ICMA Corporate Partner. Reach out to cal-icma@icma.org for more information on becoming a Corporate Partner or visit : https://www.calicma.org/partners