Date and Time
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM CDT
Tuesday, April 29
9-3:30
Location
Heritage Event Center
3621 County Road 8
Taunton, MN
Fees/Admission
$25
www.umvrdc.org. Registration closes April 18
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Contact Information
Kevin Ketelsen
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Description
Employers, HR professionals, educators, community leaders, and economic development professionals are invited to attend the Southwest Minnesota Regional Workforce Summit on April 29 at the Heritage Event Center in rural Taunton. This all-day event is designed to provide valuable tools and resources to help organizations attract and retain employees in today's competitive workforce environment.
The summit will feature nationally recognized workforce expert Gerry Hoeffner, who will share best practices on how employers across the country are successfully building a stable workforce. Hoeffner will also lead a session on how businesses can embrace change to enhance their recruitment and retention strategies.
Additional sessions will cover:
- Employment law updates
- Managing multiple generations in the workplace
- The role of artificial intelligence in workforce development
- A panel discussion featuring local employers on creating a positive workplace culture
The Southwest MN Workforce Summit is presented by the following partners:
The Southwest MN Workforce Summit is being brought to you by the following partners: Southwest RDC, UMVRDC, Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF), LYFT Career Pathways, Southwest MN Private Industry Council (SWMNPIC), Marshall Chamber of Commerce, Pipestone Chamber of Commerce, Redwood Falls Chamber of Commerce, Worthington Chamber of Commerce, Murray County EDA, Swift County RDA, Benson EDA, Montevideo EDA, Ortonville EDA/Big Stone Area Growth, and Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort