On behalf of all South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association communities and the residents we serve, we want to express our sincere appreciation for the herculean efforts of Chief Budgeteer Senator Elgie Sims, Jr., long-standing LGDF champion Representative Anthony DeLuca, our Southland legislators, and the members of the Illinois General Assembly who supported the LGDF increase in the new state budget passed earlier this week. By Increasing the LGDF rate from 6.16% to 6.47%, the General Assembly has taken an important step towards restoring LGDF funds to local governments for investment in some of our states most distressed communities. This is especially important to communities throughout our region.
Thank you to the Illinois General Assembly for hearing our collective voice and passing an important incremental LGDF increase. This, along with the other important Southland measures that advanced in Springfield this session will have impactful results. Thank you!
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SSMMA Hosting Newly Elected Officials Workshop |
SSMMA will host an in-person Newly Elected Officials Workshop for newly elected or long-serving officials who need a refresher on municipal government. At this time, only members and elected officials are invited to attend.
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about municipal procedures, budgeting and finance, Open Meetings Act, Freedom of information Act, SSMMA meetings, and more. Contact Melissa Doud for more information.
The workshop will be held on Saturday, June 24 at Hazel Crest Municipal Center 3601 W. 183rd Street Hazel Crest, IL 60429 from 7:30am-12:30pm. Register here.
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Last Call to Register for SSMMA's Annual Gala! |
Registration for SSMMA's Annual Gala ends TODAY! Join us on Friday, June 16 at 6:00pm for our Second Annual Gala, "Celebrate the Southland!"
• Sponsorship opportunities include signage, promotion, and free tickets. Contact Melissa Doud for more information, or REGISTER TODAY!
Current Premier Sponsors: Comcast, ComEd & Prairie State College
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Upcoming Meetings and Events
Visit our website for SSMMA's meeting schedule, Zoom log-in information, and meeting materials.
Transportation Meeting - June 6 at 2:00pm
SSMMA Business Meeting - July 20 at 6:00pm (On Call)
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SAVE THE DATE:
Newly Elected Officials Workshop
Saturday, June 24
8am - 12:30pm
Sponsored by Comcast
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Business & Residential Resources |
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• Gov. Pritzker Announces $175 Million Available in B2B Grants for Restaurants, Hotels and Creative Arts Businesses. Learn more.
• Illinois Small Business Grants are now open for 2023-2024. Learn more.
• Illinois Department of Natural Resources offers a list of grants. Learn more.
• Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers a list of FY24 grant opportunities for eligible organizations. Learn more.
• Check out the latest list of Federal and DCEO grant opportunities here.
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News from Community Partners |
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Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program |
• IEPA is currently accepting applications to the Section 319(h) Grant Program which can fund the construction of green infrastructure projects. Funding ranges from $50,000 to $1,200,000
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Community Shred Day, Electronics Recycling, and Prescription Drug Take Back
• Join Rep. Will Davis's Office for their Annual Community Shred Day, Electronics Recycling and Prescription Drug Take Back! Free and open to the public.
• Saturday, June 10 from 9:00am to 12:00pm at 1912 W. 174th Street in East Hazel Crest.
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Financing for Growth and Expansion
• The Regional Development Company and Small Business Development Centers will host a workshop on The Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan Program. The 504 Loan Program is a long-term financing tool for economic development within a community.
The SBA 504 Program provides growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land, buildings and large equipment.
• The workshop will be held on Wednesday, June 14 at 8:00am at Dining on the Green Banquet Hall 349 Main Street DownTown Park Forest, IL 60466.
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Join Government Officials for a Panel Discussion on Improving Life in the Southland |
• Join Congresswoman Robin Kelly, State Representative Will Davis, Debbie Meyers-Martin, the South Suburban Airport (SSA), and Rick Bryant for a panel discussion on topics focused on improving the Southland.
• This event will be held on June 5 from 7:00-8:00pm at South Suburban College. Learn more.
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Job Postings & Requests for Proposals |
• Municipalities and organizations can send job openings and proposals here to be publicly posted.
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SPC News
SPC Telecommunications Contract with Peerless/Infobip Has Expired
- The Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Telecommunications Contract (#188) with Peerless Network, Inc. (formerly Call One, now known as infobip) expired on May 31 and will not be renewed. Therefore, the SPC no longer endorses this vendor and cannot offer support to members who remain with Peerless/infobip. Staff will not be able to assist or escalate issues with billing, outages, IT, POTS lines, or other service issues. In addition, the SPC can no longer leverage economies of scale on any future rate increases they may implement.
Granite Now the Sole SPC Telecommunications Provider
- With the expiration of the contract mentioned above, the SPC fully endorses Telecommunications Contract (#205) with Granite Government Solutions. Granite, with its Illinois location in Elk Grove Village, joined the SPC as a vendor in December, 2021 and is now the sole telecommunications provider for the Cooperative. Granite is a $1.8 billion dollar corporation that provides voice, data and other related communications products and services to multi-location businesses and governmental agencies throughout the United States and Canada.
- Granite furnishes services to eighty-five of the Fortune 100 companies in the United States, with nearly two million voice and data lines under management. Federal government contracts include the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Highway Administration and the National Weather Service.We encourage members to review current telecommunications contracts and contact Granite for a side-by-side comparison. Contact NWMC Purchasing Director Ellen Dayan, edayan@nwmc-cog.org or 847-296-9203, to make arrangements for more information or Frank M Ventrella, 630-649-0823 or FVentrella@granitenet.com.
July 18 Surplus Vehicle & Equipment Auction
- The next Surplus Vehicle & Equipment Auction is scheduled for noon on Tuesday, July 18 at America’s Auto Auction (America’s AA) in Crestwood. We are going strong in the tenth year of the NWMC partnership with America’s AA and encourage members to participate in this live and online program where hundreds of individuals come together and actively bid to own used municipal equipment. It’s the best avenue for municipalities to earn the highest dollar on used equipment.
- America’s AA offers a wide variety of convenient services to prep your vehicles and garner the highest possible price. Please note that vehicles and equipment can be listed for disposal at the NWMC auction right up to the morning of the auction day. Sell them now to get a fresh start and please keep in mind that a portion of the proceeds helps support the operations of the organization. If you can’t make the July auction, the fall live auction will be held on October 17. In addition, America’s Auto Auction hosts online sales on par with other government surplus Internet auctions. For questions or additional information, please contact staff or Berry Ellis, 312-371-5993 or berry.ellis@americasautoauction.com.
Register Today for the July 26 SPC Vendor Showcase
- As a reminder, the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) will host the SPC Vendor Showcase on Wednesday, July 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Oakton College, 1600 E. Golf Road in Des Plaines. The Showcase will be held in Rooms 1608 and 1610 with parking available in Lot C. This is a free event for attendees, and thanks to SPC partner Sourcewell, anyone can attend their presentation and earn one contact hour toward Continuing Education Units (CEUs) with The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP).
- The SPC Vendor Showcase schedule is as follows:
10:00 a.m. – noon: SPC Vendor Showcase Vehicle demonstrations in Parking Lot C
Noon – 1:00 p.m.: Sourcewell Presentation and Box Lunch Collaboration: Bypass and Master Internal Disaster to Build Your Dream Team Presented by Sourcewell Client Solutions Advisor Natalie Morgan
- The SPC Vendor Showcase presents a unique opportunity for local government officials from the SPC’s participating councils of government and others to meet one-on-one with SPC vendors at one time.
- Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC), DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference (DMMC), South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA), and Will County Governmental League (WCGL) members and staff will be onsite to learn about the products, services, and solutions offered by the SPC to help you better serve your communities. Vendors will have individual display areas where you can discuss all of your joint purchasing needs.
- Please register for the event by visiting the SPC Vendor Showcase Attendee Registration page.
- Please contact NWMC Purchasing Director Ellen Dayan at 847-296-9203 or edayan@nwmc-cog.org with any questions.
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