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Employee Attraction and Retention Summit

Join area business leaders at the Employee Attraction and Retention Summit. This engaging event brings industry thought leaders together to share best practices in today's evolving marketplace.

Friday, September 23, 2022
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wojcik Conference Center at Harper College

This event is free, but registration is required. Kindly register for this event by Monday, September 19, 2022.

Summit Benefits:

Complementary continental breakfast
Hear the latest in government action to support businesses
Learn how to make your business a most-desired DEI workplace
Q&A with our experts panel
Attend a mini expo with area organizations

Welcome Address:
Dr. Avis Proctor
President
Harper College

Event Host:
Dr. Michelé Smith
Vice President Workforce Solutions
Harper College

Legislative Update:
Brad Tietz
Vice President of Government Relations
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

Keynote:
Paola A. Velasquez
Director of DEI in Manufacturing Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center (IMEC)

Panel Moderator:
Lisa Gilbert
President Schaumburg Business Association

Panelists:
Kathleen Canfield
Senior Director, Job Placement Resource Center
Harper College

Greg Geissenberger
Owner
Express Employment Professionals

Rand Haas
MCIP Program Manager
Business and Career Services, Inc.

Heather Larson
President/CEO
Meet Chicago Northwest

Maria Moran
Business Development Manager
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA)

Jonathan VanderBrug
Deputy Director – Civic Engagement
Arts Alliance Illinois

Upon registration, each guest may submit a question for panelist response. The moderator will address as many questions as possible within the program schedule.

For Sponsorship and Exhibitor options contact Martha Karavitis, mkaravit@harpercollege.edu, 847.925.6078.

Questions about the event? Please email training@harpercollege.edu

For more information on accommodations and services available to students, staff and visitors with disabilities, please visit our Accessibility page.