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Regional Half-Day Conference: Building A Stronger Workforce Together
Name: Regional Half-Day Conference: Building A Stronger Workforce TogetherDate: September 22, 2026Time: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDTRegistration: Register NowEvent Description:Join us for a practical and timely look at recruitment, retention, workforce trends, and actionable strategies employers and community partners can use. Hear current regional data, learn from employers who are trying creative approaches, and listen to the perspectives of students and workers about what helps them enter, stay, and grow in the workforce.Important Topics Include:
Regional Workforce Data & Trends
What employers need to know about the changes in workforce in our region.
Employer Panel: Recruitment and Retention Strategies That Are Working
Hear what’s working (and maybe what’s not) firsthand.
Table Discussion, Reflection, & Action
Do you know what employees need to succeed? Let’s hear from them and find out!
Student/Worker Panel: What Today’s Workforce Needs to Succeed
Talk about actionable steps and takaways from the panels in real time with your table.
Best Practices and Community Action
A facilitated discussion highlighting best practices, including programs such as Best Places to Work, employer engagement strategies, and regional collaboration opportunities.
Breakfast will be served at 7:30AM and the session starts at 8AM, Room 314 Minnesota State College Southeast (308 Pioneer Road). This seminar comes to you with a low cost of only $10 per person. Registrants can elect to be invoiced or pay the day of the event.
This conference is hosted by: Hiawatha Valley SHRM; Minnesota State College Southeast: Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce; Red Wing Area Manufacturers Association; Workforce Development, Inc.
Reserve your spot today by registering at the link.
For questions or sponsorship opportunities please call the Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce at 651-388-4719 or email frontdesk@redwingchamber.com
Event Sponsorship Levels: $100 and $250
Both get day of recognition on all the printed materials and powerpoint slides $250 level gets to do a 2-minute commercial live day of the event.
