Date and Time
Friday Oct 4, 2019
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Friday, October 4, 2019
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center
1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI
Fees/Admission
$105 (without promo code discount)
Save $45 with promo code PCBC
Tickets available at http://www.weda.org/central-wi-edos/
Contact Information
Deb Zaske
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Description
Centergy, Portage County Business Council, Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce and Marshfield Chamber of Commerce are partnering with the Wisconsin Economic Development Association to offer a morning of exceptional programming designed to inform and educate small businesses and economic development professionals on Workforce Development strategies, resources and tools.
The first sessions will focus on strategies being used by central Wisconsin employers to meet their talent requirements. After a break, the sessions will concentrate on data and marketing tools that businesses and communities can use in their marketing and outreach efforts.
After Workforce Sessions – WEDA invites you to join the DNR Small Business Environmental Council Luncheon – Limited Seating Available
Recruit, Re-Skill and Retain a Rural Workforce
A panel of local business owners, HR representatives and trainers will discuss creative ways they are recruiting, retaining and re-training their Central Wisconsin workforce
Mini Breakout Sessions – 30 minutes
1) Recruitment Tools to Attract Your Workforce - A quick summary of the latest recruitment techniques to attract younger workers to your business and your community.
2) Being the Employer of Choice - Creative benefit packages and work environments can make you an employer of choice. Learn how.
Wisconsin’s Economy Now and into the Future
Wisconsin is facing structural demographic and economic shifts that will affect communities across the state.
Talent Attraction Strategies, Tools and Resources
Learn about the state’s talent attraction strategy and how businesses can leverage WEDC’s talent marketing assets
