PMI-Central Illinois Chapter

Director of Publicity/Sponsorship! We're looking for volunteers for the Publicity Office! You don't need to be a "marketing genius"; just be eager to learn how to lead various efforts within the Publicity/Sponsorship office to give visibility to the chapter and support the continuing development of project professionals in Central/Southern Illinois. Just reach out to [email protected] for more info OR visit the PMI volunteer platform (https://buff.ly/3oOVn0L) to create/update your profile and apply today!

Looking to add to your reading list? Visit the new blog site! Our latest blogs are up! - 6-Ways You May Be Limiting Your 2025 Job Search Effectiveness (How To Fix It)? - AI and Project Management: Unlocking Strategic Value with Orion XI - Embracing AI: Unlocking Human Potential for a Better Future - Beyond Execution: Ensuring Long-Term Value in ERP Projects - Strategic Impact: Redefining Value, Aligning for Success

Pro Dev Day 2025 registration is now open! Join project professionals from diverse chapters and industries on June 18th for a one-day virtual conference focused on the skills and strategies needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. This year's theme is "Evolving Projects: Future-Ready Skills for Project Managers" and topics include leveraging AI, enhancing leadership and communication, fostering innovation, mastering strategic thinking, and adopting agile practices. So sign up TODAY (https://buff.ly/3CGHY2j) for another year of learning and networking with peers while earning up to 17 Professional Development Units (PDUs). This year's PDD is just $100 for members and $120 for non members.

Want to use your PM skills for a great cause? Outreach is important to PMI and PMI-CIC; and with that in mind, Scott Cosgrove, VP of Outreach, is currently looking to gather a small team of volunteers to project manage the 2025 Beat the Funk Out of MS event to be held in October. Please reach out to [email protected] to join this worthy initiative. About the Event: Beat the Funk Out of MS is an annual fundraising event organized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Central Illinois Community Council. Going into its third year, the event is a vibrant 70's funk celebration designed to raise awareness and funds to support those living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Guests will enjoy an evening of live music featuring Dexter O'Neal and the Funk Yard, high-energy entertainment by Caleb Kelch DJ, and opportunities to participate in a funk costume and dance contest. There’s also a silent auction, heavy appetizers, a cash bar, and the chance to engage with MS Community Support initiatives. Attendees are encouraged to don their funkiest outfits for the People’s Choice FUNK Costume Contest, creating a night of lively celebration while supporting a vital cause.

Want to champion your project like a pro? Sign up for PMI-CIC's March 20th evening meeting "The Project Value Equation: Justifying Budgets Across All Industries"! Go register here: https://buff.ly/3Q5tEU2

Got your ticket yet? Come hang out with your fellow PMI-CIC members and root for the Peoria Rivermen Hockey Team on March 28th. Go Sign up now (https://buff.ly/4jLcf0o)!

For our Q1 "PMI-CIC on the Air", Florence Rene, VP of Professional Development, sat down with Jonathan Spiteri, a strategic transformation leader, portfolio director, and Agile coach, based in #Malta. Go over to our YouTube Channel for the full episode "Making AI Work: Aligning People, Processes & Technology" (https://buff.ly/438lH8h) and you will walk away with insights on AI transformations, keys to success, and more. Be sure to drop your comments below & stay connected with PMI Central Illinois for more valuable discussions and events. #PMICIC #AIinProjectManagement #Leadership #ProjectManagement #ArtificialIntelligence #PMI #PMICICSocialMedia #PMIMalta

Engaging with legal doesn't have to be painful. Sign up for PMI-CIC's 3/11 Lunch & Learn to hear Erin Toburen, an Attorney, share tips for successful collaboration between the project team and legal. Go register now (https://buff.ly/3BNY89E)!

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Open for SPONSORSHIPS! We have several ways to sponsor and partner with our chapter. Here are the four (4) sponsorship packages currently available on our website (https://buff.ly/3X4rw2C): - Diamond - Gold - Silver - Bronze Why PMI-CIC? Over 25 year-old chapter in good standing with the Project Management Institute (PMI) - Run by volunteers & 6 Board members - Gain exposure to ~600 members - Gain exposure to over 2,500 Central/Southern Illinois professionals who subscribe to chapter communication - Gain visibility as a leader and supporter of project professionals within your organization and in the larger business community - Past speaker profile: Industry experts, Seasoned professionals, and Professional speakers affiliated with John C. Maxwell, National Speakers Association, and Tony Robbins - Various social media platforms with a growing presence - Monthly e-newsletter and a blog Have questions? Want to receive a custom proposal tailored to your business strategy? Please get in touch with [email protected]. Thank You to our Valued 2025 Sponsor(s): Kroeschell (https://buff.ly/3EEC1DD #weloveoursponsors #projectmanagement #pmicicsocialmedia