October Connection

CHAMBER EDC NEWS | CONNECTION

2021 WORKFORCE SUMMIT IS BACK! The 2021 Chamber EDC Workforce Summit will provide our region the opportunity to access resources and be included in a discussion of workforce issues and solutions with industry leaders.

The economic strength of Bismarck-Mandan, and North Dakota, is unquestionably connected to the education and skills of our community. A diversely skilled and educated workforce further enables our region’s ability to be economically competitive on a local, national, and global level. Employers, educators, and professionals are encouraged to attend the 2021 Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC Workforce Summit on Thursday, October 21st. Registration will be from 8:00am to 8:30am, and the event will go from 8:30am - 12:00pm at the Radisson Hotel. In addition to learning from the event keynote, the 2021 Workforce Summit will feature an expanded selection of workshops to provide attendees with insight into various workforce opportunities and best practices. *SHRM & HRCI credits offered*

OPENING KEYNOTE: “The Recruiting Blueprint” • Rikka Brandon, The Brandon Group, LLC

Rikka Brandon is a serial entrepreneur, recruiter, author, and speaker. She is the founder of Building Gurus and Recruit Retain Rock. Rikka’s the go to girl for growth minded entrepreneurs Rikka Brandon and forward-thinking business leaders, who are ready to take their business to the next level by hiring the right people. She’s spent her career helping companies find and hire the talent they need to achieve their goals. Her clients have ranged from small businesses to the Fortune 100. Over the years, she has hired over 500 people and done well over 10,000 interviews. She’s also placed over 600 people as a headhunter, earning millions of dollars in fees – with a less than 1% fail rate! WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS • Building Your Company’s Culture • Mental Health in the Workplace • HR Do’s & Don’ts for Small Businesses • Putting the Recruiting Blueprint to Work — How to Super Charge Your Job Postings THANK YOU SPONSORS! Presenting Sponsor: PRIMARY LOGO - COLOR Gold Sponsors: T U

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