Professional management is good for business.

• Of the 87 U.S. cities that received Moody's highest rating (Aaa) as of December 2009, 61 percent operate under the council-manager form of government.
• Of the 30 communities that won the coveted All-America City Award between 2007 and 2009, 73 percent (22) have a professional manager. Twenty of the 26 All-America City Award finalists for 2010 employ a professional manager.

"The public supports turning waste into energy. Professional city managers play a vital role in getting these projects up and running."

Everett A. Bass,
Vice President-Community Relations & Public Sector Services,
Waste Management, Inc.

Professional local government managers

• bring administrative excellence to local government by providing a balance of inspiring vision and tough pragmatism.
• are critical partners for elected officials, the catalyst for turning policy ideas into action.
• are committed above all to responsive and effective government.

"When we're done making policy, our city manager is focused on turning that into reality."

Mayor Michael Belsky,
Highland Park, IL

Partner with us and lead the way

We are proud to partner with you to lead the way to building better communities. Your support for the Life, Well Run campaign is a visible commitment to the long-term growth and stability of the communities where you work, live, and thrive.

The benefits of sponsorship

As a sponsor, you will:

• Foster local government. As a sponsor, you have an opportunity to influence a broad range of key local thought leaders and decision makers, including business leaders, elected officials, and the media -- those who can help influence how your hometown is governed.
• Make a visible commitment to enhancing the quality of life in your community. You will send a message that you value the contribution that professional local government management makes to the quality of life in your community.
• Receive a visible public relations and marketing advantage -- the result of your commitment to facilitating the effective and efficient delivery of services to the residents of your city, town, or county.

Customize your campaign package

To increase visibility for you or your firm where it counts the most -- in your own backyard -- we will develop a customized package of online, print, and radio opportunities for your designated market area that focuses on specific outlets in your community or region.

To learn more, contact

Michele Frisby
Director, Public Information
202.962.3658
mfrisby@icma.org