2025 Convention
Join us for our 144th Annual Convention
In-person at the Par-A-Dice in East Peoria
21 Blackjack Blvd
East Peoria, IL 61611
August 18 - 20 (Monday Start Date)
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IAMIC Needs YOUR Help At Convention!
We have several volunteer slots open for the Convention. Please click below to view the open slots and sign up. *Call the office to let us know you'd like to help*
We want YOU to get involved! During our Tuesday evening activities, we will do a basket raffle, and all proceeds will go towards our charity, The Ronald McDonald House! We ask that you put together a basket for the raffle - this is your chance to show your creative side! Here are a few ideas: Spa-Day Basket, Movie Night Basket, Pet Lovers Basket, Book Lovers Basket - endless possibilities! Please let us know by August 11th if you'll be bringing a basket so we can promote them!
Par-A-Dice Hotel
21 Blackjack Blvd
East Peoria, IL 61611
$107.00 + fees guaranteed room rate is through July 25, 2025, but this does not guarantee availability.
Click Here to book online and enter code IAMH25C. You can call the hotel at 309-699-7711 and mention the IAMIC Convention to get the discounted rate.
You can adjust the dates to your needs and still get our discounted rate!
Dress code (There will be no formal banquet)
- Business casual dress attire for our educational events.
- Casual attire for our Monday evening at the Tin Lizard or business casual dress.
- Business casual or themed attire for our Western Night and dinner.
Rates:
Full Registrations - Includes Welcome Packet along with admittance to the Welcome Reception hosted by Grinnell, Monday Networking Dinner, Tuesday Networking Dinner, and all entertainment. In addition, you will have access to the Trade Show, General Sessions, Education Sessions, and Annual Business Meeting.
Early Bird: $350.00 Member ($400 after 7/25) $ 450.00 Non-Member ($500 after 7/25)
One Day Only: $ 200.00 Member ($250 after 7/25) $300 Non-Member ($350 after 7/25)
Extra tickets for guests can be purchased for the following events:(Note: they will not have packets, prize tickets, or name badges)
Networking Dinner at the Tin Lizard - $100.00
Tuesday Lunch - $50.00
Rodeo Night - $100.00
Convention Agenda TENTATIVE -- Subject to change
Weekends are for family. We'll see you Monday!
Monday, August 18
10:00 Skeet Shoot - Oak Ridge Sportsman's Club ($50.00 Registration or $15.00 Lunch Only) Includes lunch, shells & targets
10:30 Competition
9:00 Golf - Weaver Ridge ($95.00 per golfer) Includes lunch, 2 drink tickets, and golf cart
10:00 Tee Time
12:00 - 04:00 Trade Show Set-Up
01:00 - 05:00 Registration
05:00 - 07:00 Welcome Reception - Sponsored by Grinnell RE
06:00 - 10:00 Networking Dinner at the Tin Lizard - Live Music & Dinner - Located across the parking lot, the Tin Lizard offers outdoor seating and a cozy atmosphere to catch up or make new connections
Tuesday, August 19
07:00 - 09:00 Registration
07:00 - 05:00 Trade Show
07:00 - 07:45 Memorial Service - The Ronald McDonald House Presentation.
08:00 - 09:30 Opening Session - Tim Richardson, CSP - The Power of The Pause
In the demanding realm of today’s work environment, leaders and their teams often grapple with relentless change, fluctuating workloads, and evolving rules and regulations. This ever-shifting landscape can foster stress, burnout, employee turnover, and disengagement. The sanctity of pausing emerges as essential—not just as a tool to rejuvenate productivity, but also as a driver of innovation and positive mental well-being.
09:30 - 10:00 Break
10:00 - 11:40 Business Meeting
11:40 - 12:40 Lunch
12:40 - 01:00 Desserts/Tradeshow
01:00 - 02:00 Insurance Issues - Arising from 9/11 Attacks - Steve Badger
02:00 - 02:30 Break
02:30 - 04:10 What The Hail - An Update from the Trenches - Steve Badger
04:15 - 04:30 Drawings in the Tradeshow
06:30 - 10:00 Western Night - Yeehaw! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food, networking, and the thrill of The Wild West! Come for the great dinner, stay for the excitement
Wednesday, August 20
07:30 The Difference Makers Group Photo
The Fun Run is getting a revamp... Help us welcome The Difference Makers!!
The Difference Makers is the same concept as the Fun Run; coming together as a community to highlight one charity to help make a positive impact, just without the running. We will meet at 7:30 am on Wednesday to take a group photo in our shirts.
Concurrent Sessions
09:00 - 12:00 Ethics - Terry Sutton - Stephens Engineering
09:00 - 10:15 What If This Happens To You? - IAMIC Board of Directors
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 11:30 Mergers & Claims - The After Effect
To preserve the professional business environment, no one under the age of 14 will be allowed to attend IAMIC functions, unless invited to a special event.
By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording, and their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for our promotional purpose on websites, social media, and any other printed correspondence. You waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.
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