PCBC - Small Business X-Change - December 11, 2013

SMALL BUSINESS X-CHANGE – December 11, 2013
 
Small Business X-Change meets regularly throughout the year at the Portage County Business Council office. A roundtable series of meetings that allows business owners and their employees the opportunity to discuss pertinent topics, learn from local industry leaders and, most importantly, learn from each other. This particular X-Change is targeted for small and medium size manufacturers, but every business is welcome.
 
There is no cost to attend and a continental breakfast is included.
 
7:30-8:30 am in the Portage County Business Council Foundation Room


Title: “Violent Encounters in the Workplace or Worse: Legal and Business Considerations to Protect Your Employees and Customers in the Workplace”
 
Presented by:


Attorney, Brian G. Formella – Partner with the Anderson O’Brien Law Firm
 
And Rae Ann Thomas, Executive Director of Associated Employee Assistance Services – a Service of Ministry Health Care
 
This X-Change will be a moderated presentation covering the latest cases in workplace violence, how managers can assist in reducing legal liability risks, and a proactive look at effectively addressing concerns before they erupt.
 
About our Speakers:
 
Brian Formella graduated from Marquette University with B.A. degrees in English and Economics and from Marquette University Law School with honors.  After graduating, he was a Law Clerk to Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis J. Ceci.  His areas of practice include employment and labor law, municipal law, environmental law, real estate and general business law.  Brian has a strong legal background in employment, labor and municipal law. He works with employers to establish sound employment practices. He has also aggressively defended employers against discrimination accusations.
 
RaeAnn Thomas is the administrator for Associated Employee Assistance Services in Stevens Point.  She has significant experience in assisting employers address matters of workplace safety from the perspective of employee assistance offerings, as well as providing insight into victim-witness services through the Portage County District Attorney’s Office. 
 
What is the Small Business X-Change? A roundtable presentation which allows small business owners and their employees the opportunity to discuss pertinent topics, learn from local industry leaders and, most importantly, learn from each other.  Small Business X-Change meets regularly throughout the year from 7:30 - 8:30am at the Portage County Business Council office. 
 

 
Special THANK YOU to Anderson O’Brien
 for their sponsorship of this program.