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Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association, Inc.
Education Workshops
From diversified sessions at our Winter Convention to focused spring certifications and summer drainage workshops, ILICA offers education tailored to your needs. Have a topic in mind? Let us know!
May 12, 2026
Region IV Lunch & Learn: Planning Your Exit
Thinking about selling your business someday? Not sure where to start?
Join us May 12 at 12 PM CT for our next, LICA exclusive, Region IV Lunch & Learn: Planning Your Exit with Northwestern Mutual’s Tony Perreli and Tommy Pappas.
They’ll break down how to know if you’re ready, what the process really looks like, what other families wish they knew sooner, and more.
Jun 17, 2026
ILICA Benefit Blueprint: ConX - Workforce Sharing Program
Shawn Byrne of ConX USA will show how to loan out employees during slow periods, bring in qualified workers when you’re short staffed, and stabilize labor costs with your complimentary subscription. Plus give real examples of how contractors are using it today.
Jun 24, 2026
Illinois LICA Drainage Water Workshop Series: Freeport, IL
Spend a day with leading experts exploring conservation drainage, NLRS updates, wetlands considerations, nutrient loss research, and practical project insights, all designed to strengthen water quality, profitability, and conservation efforts across Illinois.
Jul 9, 2026
Illinois LICA Drainage Water Workshop Series: Decatur, IL
Spend a day with leading experts exploring conservation drainage, NLRS updates, wetlands considerations, nutrient loss research, and practical project insights—all designed to strengthen water quality, profitability, and conservation efforts across Illinois.
Details coming soon
Aug 5, 2026
Illinois LICA Drainage Water Workshop Series: Noble, IL
Spend a day with leading experts exploring conservation drainage, NLRS updates, wetlands considerations, nutrient loss research, and practical project insights—all designed to strengthen water quality, profitability, and conservation efforts across Illinois.
Details coming soon
Sep 24, 2026
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA. NOTE: Trainees MUST HAVE video capability & registration only accepted online.
Details coming soon
Oct 29, 2026
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA. NOTE: Trainees MUST HAVE video capability & registration only accepted online.
Details coming soon
Nov 24, 2026
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA. NOTE: Trainees MUST HAVE video capability & registration only accepted online.
Details coming soon
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Apr 30, 2026
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA.
Mar 19, 2026
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA.
Feb 20, 2026
IDOT Trucking Regulations Workshop: Noble, IL
A hands-on, information‑packed workshop designed to help contractors stay compliant, safe, and confident on the road. Illinois State Police CVEO officers will cover CDL requirements, physical qualifications, load securement, weight regulations and more!
IL Trucking Regulations Resources
Feb 19, 2026
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA.
Feb 13, 2026
IDOT Trucking Regulations Workshop: Rock Island, IL
A hands-on, information‑packed workshop designed to help contractors stay compliant, safe, and confident on the road. Illinois State Police CVEO officers will cover CDL requirements, physical qualifications, load securement, weight regulations and more!
IL Trucking Regulations Resources
Feb 6, 2026
IDOT Trucking Regulations Workshop: Springfield, IL
A hands-on, information‑packed workshop designed to help contractors stay compliant, safe, and confident on the road. Illinois State Police CVEO officers will cover CDL requirements, physical qualifications, load securement, weight regulations and more!
IL Trucking Regulations Resources
Jan 8, 2026
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA.
Dec 2, 2025
Benefit Blueprint: CDL ELDT Training Provider Resources
Learn how to offer CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) in-house, without outsourcing or overspending with National LICA's Caroline Krug. This exclusive Illinois LICA member benefit provides step-by-step guidance, saves you thousands, lets you train using your own staff and equipment, and walks you through everything you need to get started.
Nov 25, 2025
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA.
Nov 19, 2025
Region 4 Lunch & Learn Webinar: Basics of Bonding
Whether you’re new to bonding or want a refresher, this FREE, 1-hour live webinar featuring Bill Paterno of World Insurance will break down bonding essentials complete with a live Q&A session.
Sep 25, 2025
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA.
Aug 20, 2025
Benefit Blueprint: BigIron Auctions
Participants got an exclusive look at how BigIron Auctions is powering the quarterly LICA Focus Auction and discovered how members benefit from special pricing, all-inclusive equipment marketing, and a full-service auction experience!
Aug 12, 2025
QuickBooks & Accounting: Understanding the Options
Kaylee Collinson of Courson & Associates breaks down the differences between QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online, provides an overview of accounting fundamentals, and explores essential payroll management practices.
Jun 18, 2025
Digging into Value: Making Smart Fleet Choices in Today’s Equipment Market
DPA Auction’s VP of Sales, Luke Stamp will dive into equipment values and what they look like for the future, buying & selling strategies, and fleet depreciation.
Jun 11, 2025
Benefit Blueprint: World Insurance
World Insurance. Industry experts Michael Coughlin & Joseph Amato will break down insurance plans, commercial coverage, payroll, HR, and retirement benefits—giving you the tools to make informed decisions.
Jun 10, 2025
Insurance Policies: Where Do You Stand?
Bruce Mosier of Prins Insurance who will cover key industry updates, premium reduction strategies, and risk management insights to help you optimize your coverage and protect your business.