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SPEAKING

Book Jim Hunt to Speak

Keynotes • Workshops • Council retreats • Facilitated discussions

Local government is the backbone of America, and the people who lead them deserve encouragement, practical tools, and a message that sticks. Jim Hunt, former mayor and Past President of the National League of Cities, delivers high-energy keynotes and workshops for local government audiences nationwide.

Popular Topics: From Great to AMAZING • Entrepreneurial City • Council-Manager Success Under Pressure • City Branding

  • Keynotes + retreats nationwide

  • Trusted advisor to cities and solution providers

  • 150+ podcast episodes 

  • Thousands of local officials reached annually

  • Conference keynote + workshop formats available

Formats Available

  • Keynotes: 45–75 minutes

  • Workshops / Breakouts: 60–120 minutes or half-day

  • Council Retreat Facilitation: half-day or full-day

  • Facilitated Discussion Groups

  • Moderator / Panel Host

  • Each session is tailored to your audience, event theme, and current challenges

SPEAKING FEES

 

Jim’s standard speaking fee is $7,500 plus travel expenses.

Multi-session packages and retreats priced based on scope.

What Meeting Planners Appreciate

  • Responsive communication and a smooth planning process

  • Content customized to your audience and event theme

  • Clear AV needs and support materials (intro, headshot, promo copy)

  • Professional delivery that respects the agenda and the audience

A smooth, professional experience, start to finish.

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JIM HUNT, SPEAKER, AUTHOR, ADVISOR & PODCAST HOST

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