The Forum 2016 - Investing in People

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About the Forum

The Forum is a premier half day event where business, education and community leaders gather for interactive conversations and sharing of best practices and solutions around our joint responsibility to develop, attract and retain a thriving workforce.

Who should attend?

Business Leaders
Education
Local Government Officials
Industry and Trade Association Representatives
Labor Representatives
Economic Developers
Human Resource Professionals

What is the focus of this year's Forum?

The Forum 2016 will engage and prepare attendees with essential tools and strategies imperative for development and retention of a vibrant workforce.

The Forum Agenda

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM Registration, Breakfast & Networking

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Welcome, Opening Session, Spotlight on Success
- Welcome - Shannon Full, President/CEO, Fox Cities Chamber
- Opening Session -
  - "Critical Needs Facing the Fox Cities", Jeff Sachse, Director and Senior Economist, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
  - "Why Partnerships Matter", Jeff Sachse, Director and Senior Economist, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) & Patty Milka, VP Talent and Education, Talent Collaborative, Fox Cities Chamber
- Spotlight on Success - Dave Botz, Superintendent, Little Chute School District
  - Menasha High School & Miron Construction
  - Little Chute Career Pathways Academy & Amerequip
  - Hilbert High School & Classic Gears

8:40 AM - 9:30 AM Breakout Session #1 - (Please select one.)
1. "Your Future Workforce - Bridging the Gap Between Business & Education"
  - Emily Feagles, Program Manager, Talent Collaborative, Fox Cities Chamber
  - Rita O'Brien, Dean of Career-Based Learning, Appleton Area School District
  - Eric Mueller, School Counselor, Appleton East High School
2. "Establishing Partnerships to Develop Skills"
  - Tania Kilpatrick, CTE Director, CESA 6
  - Michele Martin, Volunteer Outreach Administrator, Bemis Company
  - Sara Mahn, Human Resources, Faith Technologies, Inc.
3. "Your Culture - Back to the Basics"
  - Andy Preissner, SPHR, Senior Human Resources Manager, Ariens Company

9:40 AM - 10:40 AM Organizational Culture Facilitated Panel
- "Culture, the Differentiator for Success of your Organization"
  - Karen Coonen, Senior Manager, Customer Care Operations, Thrivent Financial
  - Jeff Lang, President/CEO, Omni Resources
  - Greg Linnemanstons, President, Weidert Group
  - Amie Strange, Human Resource Manager/Wellness Champion, Galloway Company

10:50 AM - 11:40 AM Breakout Session #2 - (Please select one.)
1. "Your Future Workforce - Bridging the Gap Between Business & Education"
  - Emily Feagles, Program Manager, Talent Collaborative, Fox Cities Chamber
  - Rita O'Brien, Dean of Career-Based Learning, Appleton Area School District
  - Eric Mueller, School Counselor, Appleton East High School
2. "Establishing Partnerships to Develop Skills"
  - Tania Kilpatrick, CTE Director, CESA 6
  - Michele Martin, Volunteer Outreach Administrator, Bemis Company
  - Sara Mahn, Human Resources, Faith Technologies, Inc.
3. "Your Culture - Back to the Basics"
  - Andy Preissner, SPHR, Senior Human Resources Manager, Ariens Company

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Wrap Up & Closing
- "How does all of this connect back to the state initiative, 'Future Wisconsin'?" - Jim Morgan, Sr. Vice President of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC)

Presented by the Talent Collaborative, a division of the Fox Cities Chamber. Please contact Patty Milka, VP of Talent & Education, with any questions. pmilka@foxcitieschamber.com or 920.734.7101

Date and Time

Tuesday Apr 12, 2016
7:00 AM - 12:15 PM CDT

Tuesday, April, 12, 2016
7:00am - 12:15pm

Location

Radisson Paper Valley Hotel
333 W College Ave
Appleton, WI

Fees/Admission

$25.00 - Member
$200.00 - Member table (10 tickets)

$35.00 - General
$300.00 - General table (10 tickets)

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