Do you have a knead to succeed? Sign up for the 2025 ELGL Analyst Academy in Tampa where you can layer your knowledge one bite at a time. This training will focus on helping emerging- and early to mid-career local government analysts who want to develop or refresh key skills and collaborate and network with similar local government colleagues. This year’s training will culminate in  a special opportunity to network with deputy and assistant city managers as this professional development training event will be held in conjunction with the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida.  And since we’re in the Tampa, in true ELGL fashion, this training celebrates the joy in local government by giving a nod to the "Historic Tampa Cuban Sandwich", designated as the signature sandwich of the city of Tampa by the Tampa City Council in 2012! We are on a roll with our sandwich puns so invest in your professional development and you will be a slice above (wink!)

 

Details:

  • Friday October 24, 2025
  • 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with Networking Hour to follow)
  • Tampa Conference Center (Specific Location To Be Announced), Tampa, Florida

What to Expect

  • Full day curated training experience structured with a combination of presentations, small group breakouts, team building exercises, group discussions, and self care breaks, taught by active local government practitioners.
  • Pre-read materials to prepare you to participate will be emailed in advance.

Making a Meal Out of Training

With a variety of duties that support local government operations, analyst training topics include:

  • Bread and Butter: The fundamentals of analyst work
  • How Do I Stack Up: My personal playbook 
  • In A Pickle: Problem definition to focus on outcomes and impact
  • Getting to the Meat of the Matter: How to apply an equity lens to analysis
  • Lettuce Learn Together: Collaboration and teamwork
  • Spreading Knowledge: Facilitation and engagement
  • Serving Up Fresh Ideas: Innovation
  • Seasoned for Success: Getting organized through annual planning
  • Doughing the Best We Can: Self care practices
  • A Slice of Wisdom: Q&A with local gov practitioners
  • Plus … Let's Ketchup: Networking! and Cheesin’ It Up: Group photo!

Training will include a number of tools, tactics and approaches for you to take back and share with your colleagues and organization!

 

Cost and Maximum Participants

  • $100 ELGL Member/$150 Non Member rates include the full-day training, materials, and lunch. (Sign up for a membership at elgl.org/membership and save on the registration cost)
  • 25 slots are available for the 2025 ELGL Analyst Academy on a first come, first serve basis. This limited number of seats allows for a curated and collaborative setting for maximum participant experience.  
  • Registration is non-refundable, but transferable to another person in your organization.

About the ELGL Analyst Academy Training Program

Local governments employ talented people at the "analyst" level - across all departments and job functions. While this group is responsible for budget, data analysis, personnel planning, process improvement, change management, innovation, and more, it's a group that can be left behind in the legacy of local government associations. ELGL recognizes the critical role analyst positions play in local government and the ELGL Analyst Academy provides a uniquely curated space to connect and educate early to mid-career local government analyst professionals. This training is offered periodically and have been held in sites around the country.

 

Contact

If you have questions about the 2025 ELGL Analyst Academy in Tampa, FL, please contact the ELGL Board of Directors at info@elgl.org.

 

2025 ELGL Analyst Academy: Your Secret Ingredient to Success, Co-hosted with ICMA in Tampa, FL

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  • Friday Oct 24 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tampa Conference Center
    Tampa, Florida
    United States
    33602