Date and Time: Friday, May 16, 2025 from 9:30am – 4:15pm

Location: Camarena Memorial Library
850 Encinas Ave. Calexico

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.

This training is open to city and county staff and elected officials from local government agencies in Imperial County who are involved in public engagement and outreach.

Join us in strengthening the foundation for community-centered public service.

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.

*Lunch and snacks will be provided!

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