How to Participate
Currently serving over 200 municipalities and government agencies, IMET provides participants with two investment options: a liquidity option and an intermediate-term option with a fluctuating net asset value and an average maturity of 1 to 3 years.
3 Steps to Invest with IMET
Opening your account is simple!
- Pass an ordinance, resolution or adopt an investment policy authorizing participation in IMET.
- Complete a New Account Kit.
- Return the Kit along with your redemption instructions and fund your account with your initial investment. There are no restrictions to the number of accounts you can have.
Recent News
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IMET OCTOBER 2026 Monthly Newsletter
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IMET SEPTEMBER 2026 Monthly Newsletter
Read moreIMET’s first IAWA Conference was a valuable opportunity to listen, learn, and connect with Illinois wastewater professionals while gaining a better understanding of the communities they serve.
The IAWA Conference: Listening, Learning and Serving Illinois Communities
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