Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC)

Time’s running out! ? Don’t miss MMASC’s Spring Forward Signature Event on Thursday, April 3 in Diamond Bar. Learn, grow & connect with industry professionals. Spots are filling fast—register now! https://ow.ly/OSXs50VoA4A #MMASC #LocalGov #Networking #SpringForwardForum

?? Session Spotlight: Spring Forward Fast-Track Leadership: Rising to the Top Early In this engaging panel session, you'll hear from a group of dynamic leaders who have successfully accelerated their careers within local government. These trailblazers will share their unique journeys, the challenges they faced, and the strategies they used to achieve leadership success early in life. The discussion will cover the key decisions and actions that propelled their rapid advancement, offering practical insights on overcoming obstacles, taking ownership of impactful projects, and cultivating a leadership mindset that drives growth and influence. Whether you're just beginning your career or looking to take your leadership journey to the next level, this session will equip you with valuable tools, advice, and inspiration to fast-track your rise to success. Don't miss out on this session and others, register for Spring Forward Forum today: https://ow.ly/y7IM50VgZp2 #MMASC #LeadershipDevelopment #FastTrackLeadership #LocalGovernment #SpringForwardForum

?? Call for Speakers! MMASC is seeking engaging speakers for our 2025 Annual Conference! With 400+ local government professionals in attendance, this is your chance to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of municipal leaders. We’re seeking dynamic presentations on topics that drive innovation, leadership, and impact in local government. If you have a unique story or expert insights, we want to hear from you! Speaker Proposal Deadline: Monday, July 21, 2025 Concurrent/Breakout Speaker Proposals: https://ow.ly/G8lo50VhMk8 Keynote Speaker Proposals: https://ow.ly/5e2g50VhMk6 #MMASC2025 #LocalGov #Leadership #PublicService #Networking

?? Session Spotlight: Spring Forward City of Pasadena Case Study: Emergency Response & Recovery When Catastrophe Strikes Earlier this year, Pasadena was struck by the Eaton Fire resulting from extraordinarily severe windstorms that caused widespread damage. This case study will share a wide range of issues that unfolded in the City’s unprecedented disaster response, which involved multiple City departments and agencies. City staff will offer insights and lessons learned as the community shifts to recovery. Register for Spring Forward Forum today: https://ow.ly/y7IM50VgZp2 #MMASC #EmergencyManagement #CommunityRecovery #PublicSafety #LessonsLearned #SpringForwardForum

This past Saturday, the MMASC Board came together for a successful Board Kick-Off! Our team had a fantastic time welcoming and training new board members while diving into exciting discussions on how to elevate career development programming and networking events in 2025. A huge thank you to our Director of Programming, Nicole Tibbet, for organizing such a productive and engaging day! We also extend our gratitude to our corporate partner, the University of La Verne, for hosting us and for their steadfast support in advancing our mission to empower local government professionals. We’re looking forward to another incredible year supporting local government professionals across Southern California! Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. #MMASC #LocalGov #Leadership #Networking #CareerDevelopment

?? Session Spotlight: Spring Forward Strong city branding is key to attracting tourism, business, and community engagement! Join us for "Marketing and Branding Your City – Brea" at #MMASCSpringForward to explore: ?? Cohesive marketing ?? Effective community communication ?? Leveraging in-house talent From social media to podcasts, learn how strategic marketing can transform your city’s identity. Don’t miss it! https://lnkd.in/gf-8Hu3W #MMASCSpringForward #MMASC #CityBranding #PublicEngagement #StrategicMarketing

Join us at Spring Forward: Leadership for a New Season, our first signature event of the year! This one-day conference features dynamic sessions on local government challenges—from case studies and new manager essentials to innovative city marketing strategies. Enjoy fast-track leadership training and a networking mixer connects you with industry peers. Elevate your professional journey in one vibrant day! Register now to take advantage of our Early Bird Rates! https://ow.ly/VAhI50V5Hh7

Join us at Spring Forward: Leadership for a New Season, our first signature event of the year! This one-day conference features dynamic sessions on local government challenges—from case studies and new manager essentials to innovative city marketing strategies. Enjoy fast-track leadership training and a networking mixer connects you with industry peers. Elevate your professional journey in one vibrant day! Register now to take advantage of our Early Bird Rates! https://ow.ly/VAhI50V5Hh7

Are you ready to level up your leadership and soft skills in 2025? MMASC is excited to announce that Aram Chaparyan, Torrance City Manager, will be one of the guest speakers in the NextGen Soft Skills Certificate Program! As part of this MMASC-certified program, you'll gain Credly digital badges, a Gallup StrengthsFinder Assessment & workshop, one-year MMASC membership, and live sessions with top local government leaders. ?? Register now to lock in the early bird special before it’s too late! https://lnkd.in/gCJTuTfE

Central Coast Region members - join in and connect at this great event in San Luis Obispo next week! Ticket prices are $5 for MMASC Members and $10 for Nonmembers More info available at: www.mmasc.org/Calendar